Australia’s quantum workforce, despite a small population, produces 10% of global quantum talent. Strategic investments and academic excellence drive this success. By 2045, quantum jobs could reach 19,400, adding $6 billion to the economy. Collaboration and funding fuel growth in hubs like Sydney. Partnering with Australian talent offers a strategic edge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IonQ strengthens its collaboration with imec to develop photonic integrated circuits and chip-scale ion trap technology, enhancing the scalability and performance of its quantum computing systems.
U.S. Office of Naval Research has added $460,000 to the Virginia Tech coffers which have received nearly $4M in U.S. Government grants for quantum information sciences. The $460K is slated to develop controlling techniques for quantum systems through atoms, molecules, and circuits. VT is also engaged in other studies in quantum technologies to include computing, communication, and quantum simulation. Silicon-based spin qubits, superconducting circuits, and single-molecule magnets are more specific examples being researched at VT.
