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.

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.

BTQ Technologies Corp. , a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce to announce the publication of the research paper "Proof-of-Work Consensus by Quantum Sampling" in the prestigious journal Quantum Science and Technology, published by IOP Publishing. This peer-reviewed, open-access article marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable and quantum-secure blockchain technology.

WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, today announced that its subsidiary SEALCOIN AG, a leader in blockchain and IoT innovation, launches the presale of SEALCOIN, the first-ever Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Token. The announcement was made during the Web3 Hub Davos 2025, where Carlos Moreira, Founder of SEALCOIN AG and CEO of WISeKey SA, delivered a keynote speech.

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the release of a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) Open API framework, empowering organizations to prepare for future quantum security threats. The framework, developed in partnership with six innovators across the QRNG field, addresses the need for multi-vendor interoperability across the industry and enables organizations to invest in and build QRNG-based systems that are resilient regardless of the underlying technology or company.

BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company"), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Future Quantum Convergence Forum ("FQCF"), the Quantum Industrial Standard Association ("QuINSA"), and the Future Quantum Convergence Institute ("QCI"). This collaboration represents a significant step toward fostering global innovation and cooperation in quantum technologies.

Synergy Quantum, a global leader in military-grade quantum secure communication technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a state-of-the-art Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India. This strategic collaboration marks a pivotal step in strengthening India's national cryptographic resilience and advancing Post-Quantum Encryption (PQE) capabilities.

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 the launch of SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, a state-of-the-art research and innovation hub dedicated to supporting organizations in transitioning to quantum-safe encryption. This initiative underscores SEALSQ’s commitment to equipping industries with cutting-edge solutions to address the cybersecurity challenges posed by emerging quantum technologies.

BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company"), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Hackett and Zach Belateche—the co-founders of Radical Semiconductor—as advisors to the company. Additionally, Anne Reinders has been appointed as Head of Cryptography.

Scope Technologies Corp. ("Scope Technologies" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its engagement of Percepture, a leading full-service digital marketing and public relations agency. This partnership is a strategic step to expand the market reach of QSE (Quantum Security Entropy) and drive client acquisition amid the accelerating developments in quantum security.