A new quantum AI consortium in Hamburg targets large-scale data processing, starting with massive image outputs from CERN’s particle accelerator. ParityQC, DESY, eleQtron, and DLR QCI each contribute specialized skills to develop hardware and algorithms. The HQML project aims for faster insights in fields ranging from physics to medical imaging and environmental science.
Classiq and Florence Quantum Labs collaborate to apply quantum computing to precision agriculture, focusing on sustainability and food security.
ORNL researchers teamed with EPB and UTC to transmit an entangled quantum signal. Their approach stabilizes photon polarization using reference lasers for nonstop uptime. EPB sees this as another path to secure networks on a commercial scale.
WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. shares a plan for digital quantum coprocessors using FPGAs. The approach adapts qubit operations into programmable logic. Homogeneous and heterogeneous structures support varied workloads with enhanced stability.
Researchers at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) demonstrated the nation’s first functioning 50-qubit prototype. The system uses single neutral rubidium atoms positioned by optical tweezers. The demonstration took place on December 19, aligning with Russia’s plan to expand quantum computing capacity.
Equal1 has announced a significant breakthrough in quantum computing, demonstrating world-leading performance for a silicon qubit array and developing the most complex quantum controller chip to date. This advancement leverages existing silicon infrastructure, paving the way for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The introduction of the multi-tile Quantum Controller Chip marks a new era of advanced control electronics operating at cryogenic temperatures.
emiQon has announced the release of the world’s first transistor capable of efficient operation in cryogenic conditions. This innovation reduces heat dissipation by a factor of 1,000, aiding the scalability of quantum computers to fault-tolerant levels. The transistors can be mass-produced using existing CMOS fabrication facilities, facilitating adoption without new infrastructure.
Lightsynq emerges with $18M in Series A funding to scale quantum interconnects. The technology links quantum processors, enhancing scalability for real-world applications. Partners include Cerberus Ventures, Element Six, and AWS.
Planqc will develop a 1,000-qubit quantum computer for LRZ, supported by BMBF funding. The system integrates neutral atom technology for faster, efficient computations. It will serve scientific and industrial research through seamless HPC integration.
University of Sydney researchers have designed a new quantum error correction framework that reduces qubit requirements, making way for more efficient quantum computing and compact memory systems.
