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- 1Pasqal Leads Q-PLANET Project for Neutral-Atom Quantum Chips▼Pasqal Coordinates Q-PLANET to Develop Chips for Neutral-Atom Quantum Tech
French quantum computing firm Pasqal is coordinating the Q-PLANET project, an initiative to develop the specialized chips required for neutral-atom quantum technology. The effort, reported by HPCwire, focuses on building the semiconductor hardware needed to scale quantum processors based on arrays of neutral atoms. The project highlights growing European investment in the underlying hardware supply chain for quantum computing.
- 2Pasqal Moves €50 Million Q-PLANET Quantum Chip Pilot Line into Execution▼Pasqal Transitions €50 Million Q-PLANET Pilot Line into Execution Phase for European Neutral-Atom Chips
French quantum computing company Pasqal has moved its €50 million Q-PLANET pilot line into the execution phase, advancing plans to manufacture neutral-atom quantum chips in Europe. The initiative is aimed at building a European supply chain for neutral-atom quantum processors, reducing reliance on non-European technology. Details on partners and timelines beyond the announcement were not provided.
- 3KIST Links South Korean Quantum Startups to Midwest US▼KIST Connects South Korean Quantum Startups to Midwest Ecosystem Across Wisconsin and Chicago
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology is connecting South Korean quantum startups with the Midwest technology ecosystem, with activities spanning Wisconsin and Chicago. The effort aims to give Korean quantum companies access to US research partners, investors and markets in the region, strengthening cross-border cooperation in the rapidly growing quantum computing sector.
- 4SEALSQ Leads $10 Million Investment in WISeSat.Space●SEALSQ Leads $10 Million PIPE Investment in WISeSat.Space
Semiconductor company SEALSQ has led a $10 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) round in WISeSat.Space, the satellite arm focused on secure space communications infrastructure. The funding positions SEALSQ as a lead backer in the satellite venture, which operates within the WISeKey ecosystem. The deal links chip security capabilities with satellite connectivity, drawing attention from space technology and quantum-security observers tracking investment in secure orbital infrastructure.
- 5India's Startup Policy Forum Launches DeepVerse with Quantum Focus▼India’s Startup Policy Forum Launches DeepVerse, Lists Quantum as a Priority
India's Startup Policy Forum has launched DeepVerse, a new initiative that names quantum technology as a priority area. The move signals an effort to shape policy support for deep-tech startups in India, with quantum computing among the sectors earmarked for attention alongside other emerging technologies.
- 6Thales highlighted across drones, AI and quantum tech●# Thales # drones # IA # quantique # défense # technologies # aéronautique # innovation # Thales # drones # AI # quantum
French technology group Thales is being discussed in connection with drones, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, defence and aerospace innovation. The conversation, in French and English, links the company to a broader push in these technology areas, pointing to coverage in the French business press about its industrial and services activities.
- 7Pasqal to Lead €50 Million Q-PLANET Quantum Project▼Pasqal Leads €50 Million Q-PLANET Project for Neutral-Atom Quantum Technology
French quantum computing company Pasqal is leading Q-PLANET, a €50 million project focused on advancing neutral-atom quantum technology. The initiative aims to strengthen European capabilities in quantum computing, a field seen as critical for future computing power and strategic technological independence. Pasqal, a pioneer in neutral-atom systems, is one of Europe's most prominent quantum hardware firms.
- 8KIST Links Four Korean Quantum Startups With US Partners▼KIST Connects Four Korean Quantum Startups With U.S. Partners
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology has connected four South Korean quantum technology startups with partners in the United States. The move is aimed at helping the companies expand internationally and build collaborations in the fast-growing quantum sector, though details on the startups and partners involved have not been widely reported.
- 9New X-ray technique reveals how quantum materials react to laser pulses▼Scientists develop new X-ray technique to watch quantum materials respond to laser pulses
Researchers have developed a new X-ray technique that allows them to observe, in real time, how quantum materials respond when hit by laser pulses. The method offers a direct window into ultrafast changes in these materials, which could advance research into next-generation electronics and quantum technologies. Details of the advance were announced by the research team behind the technique.
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Physicist Jun Ye, a researcher at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, has been awarded the Wolf Prize in Physics, one of the most prestigious international honors in science. The prize recognizes his contributions to precision measurement and atomic physics, and the award is being noted across the scientific community.
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Quantum technology firm Infleqtion, Honeywell and the University of California, Santa Barbara have jointly developed a chip-scale optical cavity, a component used to stabilise lasers in quantum and photonic systems. Shrinking such cavities onto a chip could make quantum devices smaller, cheaper and easier to deploy at scale, and the collaboration draws on Infleqtion's quantum expertise, Honeywell's hardware capabilities and UCSB's photonics research.
- 12Europe's Quantum Internet Builders Meet In Lisbon▼PQI Event Gathers Europe’s Quantum Internet Builders In Lisbon
The PQI event brought together Europe's quantum internet community in Lisbon, drawing researchers and companies working on quantum networking technology. Attendees discussed progress toward connecting quantum devices across long distances, a key step toward secure quantum communication networks on the continent.
- 13WISeSat.Space Closes $10 Million Investment for Quantum-Safe Satellites●WISeSat.Space Closes $10 Million PIPE Investment to Advance Post-Quantum Satellite Communications
WISeSat.Space has closed a $10 million private investment in public equity to advance its post-quantum satellite communications program. The funding will support the company's efforts to develop satellite systems designed to resist attacks from quantum computers, a growing concern for the security of space-based communications infrastructure. The company positions itself at the intersection of satellite technology and next-generation cryptography.
- 14Optalysys Claims Photonic Chips Can Move Data, Not Just Connect It●Optalysys Says Photonic Chips Can Move Data, Not Just Connect It
Optalysys, a UK computing company, says its photonic chip technology can actively move and process data rather than merely transferring it between components. The claim, reported by Quantum Zeitgeist, positions optical computing as a potential alternative to electronic interconnects in data-heavy workloads. It could matter for AI and high-performance computing, where moving data is often the bottleneck.
- 15Quantum Information Stored on a Chip for Over a Microsecond▼University of Illinois Researchers Store Quantum Information on a Chip for Over a Microsecond
Researchers at the University of Illinois report storing quantum information on a semiconductor chip for more than a microsecond, a duration they describe as significant for chip-based quantum systems. The result points to progress in keeping fragile quantum states stable long enough for practical quantum computing and communication technologies to be built on integrated chips.
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The United Arab Emirates and the United States are expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and space technology. The move signals both countries' intent to strengthen strategic technology ties, with the UAE positioning itself as a regional hub for advanced tech and the US seeking reliable partners for critical and emerging technologies.
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Open Source For You has published an overview of how quantum computing is being applied to data science and analytics. The piece outlines the technology's potential to process complex datasets and accelerate analytical tasks beyond classical computing limits.
- 18Scientists Probe Origins of Unconventional Magnetic Properties▼How can scientists disentangle the origins of unconventional magnetic properties?
A new research release asks how scientists can disentangle the origins of unconventional magnetic properties in materials. The work, published via a science news outlet, highlights ongoing efforts in condensed matter physics to understand magnetism that defies conventional explanations, a question central to developing future technologies such as advanced electronics and quantum materials.
- 19FAU Wins NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce●FAU Receives NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce
Florida Atlantic University has received a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a workforce trained in quantum cybersecurity. The funding will support programs preparing students for security challenges posed by quantum computing, an area of growing national importance as quantum computers threaten current encryption methods.
- 20VTT Names Jani Kivioja Head of Quantum Research▼VTT Appoints Jani Kivioja to Lead Quantum Technologies Research
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has appointed Jani Kivioja to lead its quantum technologies research. The move puts Kivioja in charge of one of Europe's active national quantum programmes, covering areas such as superconducting qubits and quantum computing development. News of the appointment was reported by quantum industry media, drawing attention from followers of Finland's growing quantum sector.
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A new partnership is bringing quantum science education to schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Announced via GovTech, the initiative aims to introduce students to quantum computing concepts as part of local curriculum efforts. Details on the partners involved, which schools will participate, and when the programs will launch have not yet been made available in the initial announcement.
- 22Netherlands Sets 2035 Goals in National Quantum Strategy●Netherlands’s Quantum Strategy Sets 2035 Goals, Links Industry Growth to Cybersecurity
The Netherlands has laid out a national quantum strategy with targets set for 2035, tying the growth of its quantum industry to strengthening national cybersecurity. The plan positions quantum technology as both an economic opportunity and a security priority, as quantum computers are expected to threaten existing encryption. The announcement places the Netherlands among European countries formalising long-term quantum roadmaps.
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An explainer on the fundamentals of quantum technology is drawing attention, outlining the basic principles behind quantum computing, communication and sensing. Interest in quantum research and its strategic and economic implications continues to grow among policymakers, researchers and technology firms worldwide.
- 24University of Arkansas partners with D-Wave on quantum computing●University of Arkansas, D-Wave to partner on quantum computing project
The University of Arkansas and quantum computing firm D-Wave have announced a partnership on a quantum computing project. The collaboration, reported by Talk Business & Politics, ties the state's flagship university to one of the leading commercial quantum hardware companies. Details on funding, research focus and timeline have not yet been made public.
- 25Two Laser Pulses Unlock Never-Before-Seen Electron States▼Two Laser Pulses Unlock Electron States Physicists Had Never Reached Before
Physicists report using two precisely timed laser pulses to drive electrons into quantum states previously unreachable in experiments, according to coverage on SciTechDaily. The technique opens a way to explore and potentially control exotic electronic behavior that standard methods could not access. The research is drawing attention for what it could mean for quantum materials and future technologies.