Academia

University of Missouri Establishes First IBM Quantum Innovation Center in Missouri

The University of Missouri (Mizzou) has joined the IBM Quantum Network by establishing the state’s first IBM Quantum Innovation Center. This center provides researchers and institutions with access to advanced quantum computing through IBM’s cloud-based platform, positioning Mizzou among over 250 international members. The initiative supports innovative research and prepares students for careers in quantum computing.

December 5, 2024

Chungbuk National University Acquires First Quantum Computer from IQM Quantum Computers

Chungbuk National University (CBNU) has announced the purchase of its first quantum computer from IQM Quantum Computers to enhance quantum research and education programming. The installation of the 5-qubit full-stack quantum computer, named “IQM Spark,” is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. It will be IQM’s first quantum computer in South Korea and second in the Asia-Pacific region.

December 3, 2024

European Research Council Funds Innovative Quantum Simulator Project Across Three Universities

The University of Tübingen, JGU Mainz, and Stockholm University have secured nearly EUR 10 million from the European Research Council to develop advanced ion crystal-based quantum simulators. This project aims to explore complex quantum systems, providing insights into physics, chemistry, and biology, while pushing the boundaries of quantum research.

November 14, 2024

Max Planck–New York Center Renewed for Five Years, Cornell University Joins as Partner

The Max Planck–New York Center on Non-Equilibrium Quantum Phenomena has been renewed for five years, expanding its research scope with the addition of Cornell University as a partner.

September 29, 2024

Alfred University Awarded Grant to Research Quantum Computing Applications in Power Systems

Alfred University, with RIT, will explore quantum computing applications in power systems through a $50,000 grant awarded by ISO-New England.

September 28, 2024

Xanadu, HBKU Collaborate on Quantum Machine Learning PhD Fellowship

Xanadu, a Canadian quantum computing company founded in 2016, is collaborating with Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2). The partnership, established in November 2023, aims to prepare a quantum-ready workforce in Qatar.

February 4, 2024

Academia

University of Missouri Establishes First IBM Quantum Innovation Center in Missouri

Chungbuk National University Acquires First Quantum Computer from IQM Quantum Computers

European Research Council Funds Innovative Quantum Simulator Project Across Three Universities

Max Planck–New York Center Renewed for Five Years, Cornell University Joins as Partner

Alfred University Awarded Grant to Research Quantum Computing Applications in Power Systems

Xanadu, HBKU Collaborate on Quantum Machine Learning PhD Fellowship

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