Classiq Technologies, a leader in quantum computing software, and Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT), a global pioneer in ion-trap quantum computing, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver seamless integration between Classiq’s enterprise-grade quantum algorithm design platform and AQT’s state-of-the-art ion-trap quantum computers.

Quantum computer manufacturing specialist SDT, announced that it has successfully raised KRW 20 billion (USD 14 million) in a pre-IPO funding round. This achievement marks a significant milestone as the company accelerates its plans to become Korea’s first publicly listed quantum technology firm by the second half of 2025.

Jij Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Yu Yamashiro) and ORCA Computing Limited (Headquarters: London, United Kingdom; CEO: Richard Murray) are pleased to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership in quantum computing technology, marking a pioneering collaboration between Japan and the UK.

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.

The New Mexico Quantum Moonshot, a groundbreaking initiative designed to catalyze the state’s leadership in quantum information technologies (QIT), has been invited to submit a full proposal to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Regional Innovation Engines program. As one of only four quantum-focused ecosystems in the country invited to this stage, this recognition highlights New Mexico’s potential to become a global powerhouse in quantum technology, with the aim of leveraging the state’s unique combination of national security, academic, and industry assets to create transformative economic growth and ensure national security.

The trial, presented live at the European Quantum Technology Conference, demonstrates the ability to provide connectivity services protected with QKD on an existing combined fibre optic network.

QNu Inc., a company focused on quantum-resistant cryptography, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner. QNu Inc. is interested in building research collaborations and leveraging the talent of the CQE community as it grows in the United States.

At the SuperComputing 2024 (SC24) conference in Atlanta (GA), from November 17–22, and the European Quantum Technologies Conference in Lisbon (Portugal), from November 18–20, the EuroQCS-France consortium announced plans to grant early remote access to a 6-qubit digital photonic quantum computer developed by Quandela. This initiative aims to support the European research community before the deployment of the Lucy system in France next year.

IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers, today announced that its quantum cloud service IQM Resonance will be available to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, for accelerating research.

As part of the global quantum mission, OQC’s CEO Gerald Mullally was recently appointed as an inaugural member of the first Quantum Australia Board. The board was founded to help shape the future of quantum research and technology in Australia.