October 24, 2025, was a lucky day for quantum computing advancements in Ireland. Announcing a €36.9M in funding for 6 projects, the Irish Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment set aside monies under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund, or DTIF.
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.
Equal1 Laboratories (Equal1), the silicon quantum computing company, announced btov Industrial Technologies has joined Atlantic Bridge and other Equal1 investors in a multimillion Euro funding round. The funding, which will accelerate the introduction of the world’s most compact and cost-effective quantum computers, brings the initial capital invested in Equal1 to over €10 million.
