Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the engineering company Arquimea have received one of the 17 grants awarded by the Spanish government under the "Cátedras Chip" (Chip Chairs) programme to advance the application of photonics and integrated electronics in quantum technology research, promoting their adoption by industry. These fields are essential for ensuring the security and technological development of future industries.

The University of Missouri has joined the IBM Quantum Network, and established the state’s first IBM Quantum Innovation Center to provide researchers and institutions with access to advanced quantum computing through IBM’s cloud-based platform.

Photonic hardware, which can perform machine-learning computations with light, offers a faster and more energy-efficient alternative. However, there are some types of neural network computations that a photonic device can’t perform, requiring the use of off-chip electronics or other techniques that hamper speed and efficiency. Building on a decade of research, scientists from MIT and elsewhere have developed a new photonic chip that overcomes these roadblocks. They demonstrated a fully integrated photonic processor that can perform all the key computations of a deep neural network optically on the chip.

Seven leading businesses have joined Digital Catapult’s latest quantum innovation accelerator to fast track the development of solutions and accelerate the practical application of deep tech. Aiming to help solve complex market challenges in major sectors of the UK economy including transport, defence and telecommunications, the programme convenes unique quantum capabilities and innovation consultancy to de-risk technology adoption.

Physics Professor Wolfgang Losert, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Kan Cao, Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor John Fourkas, and Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate Professor Cheng Gong were awarded $2 million by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research to build a test bed to study how neural networks process information and develop new approaches to quantum computing and sensing inspired by the living brain. As principal investigator of this multidisciplinary and cross-institutional project, Losert will collaborate with both UMD faculty members as well as other academic and industry partners to better understand and recreate the brain’s unique capacity for learning and adapting quickly—abilities that far surpass traditional computer systems.

Physicists from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have developed an innovative computing system using laser beams and everyday display technology, marking a significant leap forward in the quest for more powerful quantum computing solutions.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and University College London (UCL) have initiated a new strategic partnership to advance collaborative efforts in healthcare innovation. This follows after a letter of intent to foster closer collaboration with the Institute’s upcoming Postgraduate Medical School in the areas of research, education, innovation, and commercialisation.

SDT, a quantum standard technology company, has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Anyon Technologies, a leading quantum computing firm, by the end of this year. The collaboration aims to develop and produce a 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer system integrated with NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper Superchip.

Infineon Technologies AG, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, and Quantinuum, a global leader in integrated, full-stack quantum computing, today announced a strategic partnership to develop the future generation of ion traps. This partnership will drive the acceleration of quantum computing and enable progress in fields such as generative chemistry, material science, and artificial intelligence.

Anyon Technologies and NVIDIA at SC24 today announces the successful integration of its advanced quantum computing systems with the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform, marking a significant step forward in hybrid quantum-classical computing. By combining its cutting-edge quantum technologies and NVIDIA’s powerful GPU infrastructure, Anyon Technologies is poised to unlock unprecedented computational capabilities for enterprise applications.