This week’s quantum explosion features Quantinuum’s Helios with 99.9% fidelities and IQM’s Halocene for error-corrected scaling. Funding surges past $200M for Classiq, while tantalum qubits triple coherence. From space quantum clocks to PQC firmware, it’s the round-up redefining tech.
What a blockbuster week for quantum tech—massive government funding renewals, two companies going public (or nearly), record-breaking hardware launches, and earnings reports that show the industry is finally turning hype into revenue. Here’s the complete rundown of the 14 biggest stories your Qubit Report Staff compiled
NVIDIA unveiled ABCI-Q, a quantum-GPU supercomputer that supports hybrid workloads with diverse quantum processors. This system advances quantum research in healthcare, energy, and finance. Collaboration with AIST accelerates real-world quantum solutions.
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.
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.
IonQ has expanded its quantum networking patent portfolio to nearly 400 patents through acquisitions and strategic development. With contracts from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and ARLIS, IonQ demonstrates strong momentum in quantum communication. The EPB Quantum Network and the ID Quantique partnership highlight IonQ’s leadership in secure, large-scale quantum solutions.
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Cybersecurity Collaboratory are advancing IoT security through quantum preprocessing techniques. Their work, accepted at IEEE SaTC 2025, addresses growing cybersecurity challenges as quantum computing evolves. Undergraduate students play a key role in these developments, contributing to the future of quantum security.
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.
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.
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.
