Recently, researchers from BP and ORCA Computing have collaborated to explore using Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to train a hybrid quantum/classical generator. This generator utilized a photonic quantum processor and a GPU to analyse a dataset of alkane molecules, enabling the creation of conformations with a specified energy. The researchers said that this method aims to generate low-energy conformations of small and medium size hydrocarbon molecules, potentially offering a potential solution to the computational hurdles faced in molecular exploration.

The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has announced an investment of 70 million DKK (~US$10.21 million) in Atom Computing, one of the world’s leading quantum technology businesses. On the basis of this investment, the California-based company has chosen Denmark as the location of its European headquarters.

Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, recently announced over CAD 11 million in Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) funding to three innovative B.C.-based organizations.

Yesterday, NXP Semiconductors together with two quantum start-ups, Electron and ParityQC, revealed the first full-stack, ion-trap-based quantum computer demonstrator made entirely in Germany, based on the collaboration results of the QSea project under the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative,. It is reported that the machine, which boasts 10 qubits, combines eleQtron’s MAGIC quantum chip, ParityQC architecture and NXP’s chip design and technology.

Today, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced the country's first national quantum strategy at the Asia Technology Summit (ATxSG) in Singapore, which aims to build the country into a leading quantum technology center. It is reported that the National Research Foundation of Singapore will provide SGD 295 million in funding for this five-year national strategy through the 'RIE 2025' Plan.

The Canadian national nonprofit organization IQC Canada Inc. recently announced that it has received CAD 18.4 million in funding from the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadian Strategic Science Fund (SSF). It is reported that the company is committed to collaborating with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) in Canada to strengthen Canadian quantum development and maintain the country's global leadership in quantum technology.

Yesterday, British quantum computing company Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) announced that Dr. Ilana Wisby would step down from her role as CEO. Gerald Mullaly will serve as the interim CEO while the company's board is searching for a replacement candidate.