Open for Business: Heriot-Watt University Unveils New £2.5M Quantum-Enabled Optical Ground Station
Heriot-Watt University has unveiled HOGS, a £2.5 million Optical Ground Station that secures satellite links using quantum key distribution. The facility also monitors space debris and integrates with a live fibre network for rapid prototyping. UK companies can now test next-generation optical communications without hefty infrastructure costs.
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May Day! Quantum Computing Sees New Partnerships, AI Advances, and Policy Support
The quantum sector surged forward on May 1, 2025, with fresh collaborations, government support, and AI integration. Xanadu, IonQ, and D-Wave revealed advances, while RPI and policymakers emphasized long-term network and research goals.
QuEra Selected for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage A
QuEra has been selected for Stage A of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. The program evaluates the potential for practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing within a decade. QuEra will showcase its neutral-atom quantum architecture and present its research roadmap for rigorous technical validation.
Rigetti Wins $5.48M Air Force Award to Advance ABAA Quantum Chip Process
Rigetti Computing has been awarded a $5.48 million grant by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The project focuses on advancing Rigetti’s Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing (ABAA) process to address superconducting qubit defects. A consortium including Iowa State University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will collaborate on the research. The goal is to scale quantum computing technology through better chip fabrication techniques.
Congress Pushes Major Quantum Computing Bills to Secure U.S. Leadership
Quantum computing is rapidly evolving, and the U.S. Congress is responding with major new bills. Five legislative initiatives aim to boost research, secure communications, and expand manufacturing. With bipartisan support and billions in funding proposed, these bills could reshape America’s tech future.
Understanding the Role of Ancillary Qubits in Quantum Computing
Ancillary qubits work behind the scenes in quantum computing. They detect errors, enable complex gates, and support entanglement. Without them, reliable quantum operations would be impossible.
JPMorgan’s Bold Quantum Computing Initiative Takes Shape
JPMorgan Chase advances practical quantum computing by producing verifiable random numbers, strengthening financial encryption and transaction security. Collaboration with Quantinuum showcases scalable quantum solutions and positions JPMorgan at the forefront of quantum technology adoption in finance.
DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative: A Leap Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative aims to determine if a fault-tolerant quantum computer can be built by 2033. Fifteen companies have begun Stage A, while three more finalize contract details. By analyzing diverse hardware approaches, DARPA seeks to accelerate quantum technology for national security and industry.
Photonic Inc. Selected for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage A
Photonic Inc. was selected for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage A. Their entanglement-first architecture aims to build cost-effective, large-scale quantum computers within a decade.
Through the Quantum Computing Lens: The FCC Council on National Security
The FCC’s new National Security Council is changing how the United States addresses telecom risks. Chairman Brendan Carr introduced the council on March 13, 2025, amid rising concerns over foreign infiltration. Quantum computing remains at the forefront, as it could weaken current encryption methods. Here we look through the lens of quantum computing at this new Council.
