QANplatform, the game-changing Layer 1 blockchain platform, is proud to announce its partnership with IBM as an official IBM Business Partner. We are introducing QAN Q-Cluster, a tamper-proof and self-auditing system that utilizes AI for log anomaly detection and incorporates quantum-resistant blockchain technology for provable durability and persistence. This collaboration highlights our commitment to providing secure and innovative solutions that address real-world business challenges powered by IBM technology.

Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atoms quantum computing, has announced a call for ideas for its “Blaise Pasqal Quantum Challenge” Hackathon. Pasqal invites students, startups, developers, researchers, and industry partners from around the world to develop quantum AI solutions that address the most pressing sustainability challenges. In April 2025, winners will be recognized during an award ceremony, with the first-place winner receiving €15,000.

QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced that all three research projects in which QuEra is involved have advanced to the second of three phases of the Wellcome Leap’s Quantum for Bio Challenge. The projects taking three of the coveted eight spots in the prestigious program further demonstrate QuEra’s importance in developing quantum computing applications in complex scientific fields, including healthcare and biology.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (“QeM” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement by issuing a total of 7,500,000 units (the “Units”) at $0.10 per Unit, for a total gross proceed of $750,000 to several strategic investors who add significant value to the Corporation’s cybersecurity initiatives.

Fortanix Inc., a leader in data-first cybersecurity and pioneer of Confidential Computing, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Fortanix’s Public Sector distributor, making the company’s solutions available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V and National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint.

SEALSQ Corp (“SEALSQ” or the “Company”), a leader in semiconductor, PKI, and post-quantum technology solutions, today announced that is at the forefront of the transition to the robotization era with its groundbreaking post-quantum chips. Designed to defend against the rising threat of quantum cyberattacks, these advanced chips are set to revolutionize security for critical infrastructure sectors globally.

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.

Lightsynq Technologies Inc., a startup developing quantum interconnect technology solutions for commercial use, today announced it has raised approximately $18 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Cerberus Ventures, the venture investing platform of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), with participation from Murata Electronics North America Inc., IAG Capital Partners, Safar Partners, QVT, Element Six and In-Q-Tel (IQT).

Quantum Brilliance (QB), a global leader in diamond-based quantum technology, today announced the first purchase of a room temperature quantum accelerator in the European market by Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF (Fraunhofer IAF) following the company’s participation in a public tender.

Algorithmiq today announced a venture to accelerate error mitigation techniques for near-term quantum devices. Algorithmiq’s innovative quantum software solutions, paired with NVIDIA-accelerated supercomputing, are aimed at dramatically speeding up the timeline for achieving practical quantum advantage. This offers the potential to overcome current limitations in quantum computing, paving the way for more stable, cost-efficient, and robust quantum systems.