The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission on U.S. Quantum Leadership has published its culminative report on how to best advance U.S. quantum innovation to address immediate security issues and ensure technological and commercial competitiveness. The report details how the United States can better support research, expand key partnerships with allies, and move toward commercial applications. The Commission’s overarching recommendation is that Congress should double funding for quantum research and development at the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institute for Technology and Standards, Department of Defense, and other executive departments and agencies through reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative and using this as the coordinating vehicle to accelerate R&D.

Scientists at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. (HRI-US) have made a significant breakthrough in the fields of quantum materials and quantum communications by developing a novel method for growing atomically thin "nanoribbons" – one atom thick and tens of atoms-wide ribbon-shaped materials – enabling unbreakable secure communication of sensitive information.

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the United States’ capacity to invest in quantum information science and research and development (R&D) through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As quantum science, engineering, and technology advances, the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 would reinvigorate R&D projects at DOE by authorizing more than $2.5 billion in funding over the next five years—well above the $625 million for DOE-related programs laid out in the now-expiredNational Quantum Initiative Act of 2018. The DOE Quantum Leadership Act would also provide DOE the authority to expand its current quantum R&D initiatives.

BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company"), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Coxwave, the operator of the AI product analysis platform Align AI, to develop advanced AI chatbot solutions for quantum physics education and research. This collaboration is with a US$117,000 grant through the Korean Government's "AI Voucher" program, administered by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency ("NIPA"). The program supports partnerships between domestic AI companies and international clients, fostering global innovation in AI-driven solutions.

IQMQuantum Computers, Riverlane, and Zurich Instruments have announced the launchof the SurgeonQ project, a strategic collaboration to create the first quantumcomputing platform capable of running multiple real-time quantum errorcorrection operations. The project represents progress towards commerciallyviable quantum computing systems.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced that its Qubits 2025 quantum computing user conference will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 31 and April 1. Themed “Quantum Realized,” Qubits 2025 will feature presentations from D-Wave executives, customers, and industry thought leaders that showcase how D-Wave’s quantum technology is already delivering tangible value today.

Unisys, a leading global technology solutions provider, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), launching a partnership aimed at driving industry-specific applications for quantum technology, developing top-tier quantum talent, and strengthening the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana quantum ecosystem.

Rackspace Technology, a leading provider of hybrid, multicloud, and AI technology solutions, today announced, working with Munster Technological University (MTU) to unveil QCloud, Ireland's first quantum cloud computing hub on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance collaborative research and remove barriers to accessing cutting-edge quantum computing technologies.

A recent study led by quantum researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory proved popular among the science community interested in building a more reliable quantum network.

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a new thermometer using atoms boosted to such high energy levels that they are a thousand times larger than normal. By monitoring how these giant “Rydberg” atoms interact with heat in their environment, researchers can measure temperature with remarkable accuracy. The thermometer’s sensitivity could improve temperature measurements in fields ranging from quantum research to industrial manufacturing.