Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, and Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing quantum computing education and research. This partnership aims to develop educational materials, train a quantum-ready workforce and enable groundbreaking research using Pasqal’s quantum technologies.

QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced the appointment of Ed Durkin as Chief Financial Officer. Ed brings extensive experience in leading dynamic technology companies through high-growth phases and achieving significant financial milestones and will play an integral role at QuEra as it continues driving growth and innovation in the quantum industry.

Quandela, European leader in photonic quantum computing, announces the launch of its Canadian subsidiary, Quandela Canada, in Montreal. This marks a key step in the company’s international expansion, which is accompanied by the deployment of the first European quantum computer on North American soil, at the Bellevue Data Centre operated by Exaion, a subsidiary of Groupe EDF.

IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing industry, and the University of Maryland (UMD), an international powerhouse in quantum research and applications, today announced an agreement to expand their partnership to provide state-of-the-art quantum computing access at the National Quantum Lab at Maryland (QLab).

D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leading provider of quantum computing systems, software, and services, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) as a corporate partner. The company, which serves a wide range of industries, helps customers derive value from today’s quantum technologies by solving complex computational problems spanning optimization, research and artificial intelligence.

BTQ Technologies Corp. , a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce its participation as a founding member of the newly launched Quantum Industrial Standard Association (QuINSA), a Korean-led international information standardization organization dedicated to advancing the quantum information technology industry. The launch ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), took place at the Yangjae El Tower in Seoul.

The award will be used to attract additional capital and strengthen the coalition, which has already launched efforts to secure quantum assets and explore quantum technology solutions for fraud detection, in manufacturing, and more.

ORCA Computing has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Mosley as Chief Research Officer (CRO). This strategic addition to the management team brings one of the world’s foremost photonics researchers into the fold, further solidifying ORCA’s leadership in the quantum computing space.

The harnessing of quantum technology will transform the economy and lead to high demand for quantum technicians who do not need an advanced degree for high-quality careers in emerging technology growth industry.