South Korean quantum computing startup OQT announced on the 13th that it has secured a seed investment of approximately $2.25 million (KRW 3 billion) from Kakao Ventures and Bluepoint Partners.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (“QeM” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has increased the size of its previously announced best efforts brokered private placement due to increased institutional demand, led by A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC, on behalf of itself and a syndicate of agents (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Agents”), for total gross proceeds of C$10,000,000 (the “Offering”), consisting of 13,333,333 units of the Corporation (each “Unit” at a price of C$0.75 per Unit (the “Offering Price”)), pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption (the “LIFE Exemption”) under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (“NI 45-106”).

Supporting the development, adoption and commercialization of quantum technologies helps Quebec organizations to position themselves in this emerging field, while also strengthening Canada’s global leadership. That is why the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Minister of National Revenue, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a total of $8.1M in investments for Distriq ‒ Quantum Innovation Zone Sherbrooke; the Quebec Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform (PINQ2); the Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques (ACET); and Nord Quantique. The aim of these CED financial contributions is to support SMEs and NPOs in adopting, developing and commercializing quantum technologies and products based on these technologies.

SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced its commitment to providing post-quantum security (PQS) solutions to the financial sector, ensuring resilience against emerging quantum threats. In alignment with key recommendations from the Quantum-Safe Financial Forum (QSFF), SEALSQ is actively supporting financial institutions in transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography.

Hitachi, Ltd. ("Hitachi") today announced the establishment of the fourth fund of the corporate venture capital (hereinafter referred to as "CVC") fund "HV Fund" with a purpose to identify startups with the potential to create or disrupt large attractive markets, anticipate the next technological and social turning points, and generate future growth opportunities. The fourth fund will have a size of 400 million USD, which is the largest CVC fund managed by Hitachi to date. The fund will make strategic investments in startups with cutting-edge digital technologies such as data centers, distributed energy systems, future of work and industrial AI, as well as startups in new frontiers including bio, quantum, nuclear fusion, life science, space and adjacent technologies. With the establishment of the fourth fund, Hitachi's investment in CVC will reach 1 billion USD (AUM), a world-class investment scale which will further accelerate open innovation and contribute to the innovation ecosystem of startups globally.

BMO today announced it has joined the IBM Quantum Network, extending its technology leadership in North America to further drive real financial progress for its customers, clients, and the communities it serves.

SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced a strategic investment in ColibriTD to integrate its quantum-as-a-service platform into SEALSQ’s Quantum Roadmap. This partnership marks a significant step toward the acceleration of the second quantum revolution, offering industries unprecedented access to disruptive quantum computing technologies.

According to a recent announcement, the Australian Government has signed a new whole-of-government agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), building on the benefits of a previous arrangement established in 2019. As mentioned in the article, this new agreement is intended to enhance efficiency, security, and access to cloud and emerging technologies, including quantum computing, across all levels of government.

SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that it will host SEALSQ Quantum Day at NASDAQ on February 11, 2025, featuring a high-profile Roundtable Discussion following the NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony. The event will focus on the United States' strategic need for technological independence in semiconductors, post-quantum artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, which are critical for national security, economic growth, and technological leadership.

SoftBank Corp. ("SoftBank") and Quantinuum ("Quantinuum") announced they agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing. By combining their respective strengths, both companies will unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realize next-generation technologies.