Delft, The Netherlands: Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) researchers at TU Delft, QuTech, University of Innsbruck, INRIA and CNRS recently announced the creation of the first operating system designed for quantum networks: QNodeOS. The research, published in Nature, marks a major step forward in transforming quantum networking from a theoretical concept to a practical technology that could revolutionize the future of the internet.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers, one of the global leaders in superconducting quantum computers, have completed and launched Europe’s first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer, now open to researchers and companies through VTT QX quantum computing service.

The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) has today signed contracts with three international technology companies to develop mobile quantum computers. With an investment of over 35 million euros, this project marks a milestone in quantum research and lays the foundation for new fields of application for quantum computers. The aim is to enable mobile use in security and defence scenarios as well as in civilian applications.

Philip Kurian, a theoretical physicist and founding director of the Quantum Biology Laboratory (QBL) at Howard University in Washington, D.C., has used the laws of quantum mechanics, which Schrödinger postulated, and the QBL’s discovery of cytoskeletal filaments exhibiting quantum optical features, to set a drastically revised upper bound on the computational capacity of carbon-based life in the entire history of Earth. Published in Science Advances, Kurian’s latest work conjectures a relationship between this information-processing limit and that of all matter in the observable universe.

Fraunhofer IAO, Fraunhofer IPA and the IAT of the University of Stuttgart are pooling their research expertise to set up the cross-institute Fraunhofer Lab “flaQship”. The lab focuses on applied quantum computing in Stuttgart and Heilbronn.

Fujitsu Limited today announced the world’s first demonstration of a complete universal quantum gate set for diamond spin qubits with an error probability below 0.1%, achieving a fidelity among the highest reported over all quantum hardware technologies. This collaboration with QuTech, a leading quantum technology research institute of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), marks an important step for the diamond spin method towards carrying out quantum error correction and realizing practical quantum computing. The findings were published in Physical Review Applied on March 21, 2025.

Quantum researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have demonstrated the potential for quantum computing to significantly improve how we solve complex problems involving large datasets, highlighting the potential of using quantum in areas such as real-time traffic management, agricultural monitoring, healthcare, and energy optimisation.

Quantum technology is revolutionizing the global landscape, with countries striving to harness its transformative potential. Encompassing areas like quantum computing, communication, and sensing, this cutting-edge field has captivated governments, industries, and academia. The Asia-Pacific region stands out for its growing influence and rapid advancements in quantum R&D.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the engineering company Arquimea have received one of the 17 grants awarded by the Spanish government under the "Cátedras Chip" (Chip Chairs) programme to advance the application of photonics and integrated electronics in quantum technology research, promoting their adoption by industry. These fields are essential for ensuring the security and technological development of future industries.