Quantum Coast Capital (QCC) is pleased to announce that Dmitry Green, PhD has joined the firm as Chief Science Officer and General Partner. With more than two decades of original research in quantum physics and extensive experience in financial strategy, Green brings an unmatched combination of expertise to QCC’s efforts to accelerate innovation and drive value in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

Quantum-focused VC firm QDNL Participations has today announced the first close of its new fund, which significantly expands its vision to back early-stage quantum technology startups, wherever they are based. The first close amounts to €25 million, with the firm targeting €60 million for the fund. QDNL Participations was established to accelerate the thriving Dutch quantum technology ecosystem with a €15 million fund. That fund has invested in nine of the Netherlands’ most high-potential quantum startups, including Qblox, QuantWare, QphoX and Q*Bird.

New research from QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, reveals growing confidence in quantum adoption, with global budgets for quantum applications projected to rise nearly 20% in 2025.

Accenture has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in QuSecure™ a leader in post-quantum cybersecurity. Together, Accenture and QuSecure offer comprehensive post-quantum crypto agility solutions to help government agencies and private sector businesses mitigate emerging quantum risks.

Twente will become the center of a global revolution in photonics with the development of New Origin, an advanced production facility for photonic chips. Thanks to a grant from the province of Overijssel and the involvement of regional development company Oost NL as a shareholder, the company is progressing from planning to the actual construction of the plant.

To kick off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025, three Colorado universities in collaboration with Elevate Quantum have announced that a new facility for fostering quantum technologies is coming to Colorado.

Quantum computing is set to revolutionize technology, but it also presents a significant security risk for financial institutions. Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised €3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming wave of quantum threats.

Amidst the global race to establish and deploy useful and powerful quantum computers, researchers at a newly incorporated, Waterloo-based non-profit are taking a different approach. The team at Open Quantum Design (OQD) believes the key to accelerating advancements in quantum computing - including developing top talent - is to democratize access and open up its intellectual property for anyone willing to collaborate; and its four partners agree. Quantum heavy-hitters Xanadu, the University of Waterloo, the Unitary Foundation, and Haiqu are the first to join OQD’s innovative platform to spearhead a new, unprecedented degree of open access to full-stack quantum computing technology.

SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that in cooperation with WISeSat AG (“WISeSat”), both subsidiaries of WISeKey International Holding Ltd, will launch six next-generation satellites in 2025. Each satellite will feature incremental advancements in post-quantum cryptography and secure communication technologies, further solidifying their leadership in satellite-based IoT solutions.

Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company"), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 8,163,266 shares of common stock in a private placement at a purchase price of $12.25 per share. The offering is expected to result in gross proceeds of $100 million, before deducting offering expenses. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 9, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.