ORCA Computing and Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), an internationally renowned research and development supercomputing center, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA, to accelerate the development of hybrid quantum-classical approaches. Recognizing the necessity of hybrid computing to unlock the full potential of quantum computing, by utilizing real-world, hands-on use cases, this collaboration represents a milestone in revolutionizing various fields such as biology, chemistry, and key industry applications.

Purdue University has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) in the collaborative effort to advance the science and engineering of quantum information, build the future quantum workforce, and drive the nation’s quantum economy.

Novo Holdings announced today that it is allocating EUR 188 million (DKK 1.4 bn) for investing in quantum technologies and thereby significantly boosting the startup ecosystem in quantum technologies in the Nordics.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with our long-term customer, Rigetti Computing, as a preferred choice for cryogenics in the Novera QPU Partner Program. The program aims to develop an ecosystem of partners helping end-users build and develop their quantum computing capabilities with state-of-the-art, on-premises quantum computing technology.

Telefónica, IDEMIA and Quside announce a groundbreaking partnership to deploy a quantum-safe solution for IoT devices. This groundbreaking partnership will set new standards for security and resilience in IoT ecosystems, protecting both device infrastructure and data from potential quantum attacks.

A coalition led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, which is based at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, has been awarded a $1 million US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Development Award to deepen partnerships and strengthen workforce and economic development plans for Chicagoland’s growing quantum ecosystem.

QunaSys Inc., a leading innovator in quantum computing technology, is appointing Erik H. Stangerup as the new Head of European Business and CEO of QunaSys Denmark ApS. Elena Yndurain, who led the launch of the European business, will remain as the company’s Executive Advisor.

Quantonation Ventures announces the first closing of its second early-stage fund dedicated to Quantum Technologies, Quantonation II, at €70 million of the €200 million target. Quantonation is at the center of the emerging Quantum Tech industry, and is already investing globally in new companies from this second fund.

The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) announces the first call for proposals for the Program in Quantum Technologies QuTIa (Quantum Technologies Initiative). The deadline for submission of pre-proposal is June 3, 2024.

NanoPattern Technologies has raised $1.5 million in a seed round to scale its photopatternable quantum dot ink, which enables the commercialization of next-generation displays.