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Rigetti Wins $5.48M Air Force Award to Advance ABAA Quantum Chip Process

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.

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April 29, 2025

Helium: The Quantum Computing Coolant Facing Supply Risks

Helium’s limited availability is pivotal to quantum computing, where ultra-low temperatures are essential to stabilize qubits. Supply disruptions and geopolitical factors have made this rare resource increasingly expensive and uncertain. As quantum technologies expand, so does the demand—and risk—around helium’s tenuous supply.

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March 25, 2025
VTT IQM 50 Qubit Computer

Finland Debuts Europe’s First 50-Qubit Quantum Computer

VTT and IQM have introduced Europe’s first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer, marking a breakthrough for Finland’s quantum research. The system is now available through the VTT QX service for researchers and businesses. With government backing and advanced superconducting technology, the project enhances Finland’s position in the global quantum race.

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March 4, 2025

Nord Quantique Secures Long-Term Semiconductor Supply Chain with New Partnerships

Nord Quantique has formed strategic partnerships with C2MI and NY CREATES, ensuring access to specialized semiconductor facilities within the Northeast Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor. These collaborations will support the fabrication of superconducting and CMOS-based quantum chips, providing the reliability and scalability needed to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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October 23, 2024
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