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Welcome to the November edition of QURECA’s monthly newsletter! As we embrace the brisk winds and vibrant foliage of autumn, let’s explore the evolving landscape of quantum technologies together. This month, we invite you to savour the richness of innovation like a warm cup of mulled cider, as we uncover how quantum advancements are reshaping our world. Join us on this journey through cutting-edge updates and transformative insights, where each discovery intertwines more profoundly than the last. Stay curious, stay inspired, and let’s continue to unravel the quantum mysteries together! <\/span><\/p>\n

Weekly News highlights <\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a recap on our weekly LinkedIn news updates from November in case you missed any! <\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. CBO propose quantum budget revamp<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Friday, 1st November) The Congressional Budget Office has reviewed the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, proposing $1.8 billion over five years to boost U.S. quantum research and development. This funding aims to enhance the capabilities of agencies like the DOE, NSF, NIST, and NASA in quantum information science by supporting research centres, workforce training, and technology testbeds. The bill, if passed, intends to secure the U.S.’s leadership in the global quantum field without imposing new mandates. Read more: <\/span>hr6213.pdf<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Luna launch brings quantum advantage closer to end-users<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Monday, 4th November) Aqarios launched Luna, a quantum computing platform aimed at democratising access to quantum computing applications for businesses. The platform simplifies quantum application development and is integrated with various tools and services, including over 40 ready-to-use optimisation scenarios and 30 specialised algorithms, to enhance usability for companies of all technical levels. Luna also integrates with Amazon Braket and Q-CTRL\u2019s Black Opal software, providing access to numerous backends and error suppression software. Read more and gain access here: <\/span>https:\/\/aqarios.com\/aqarios-luna-quantum-platform-launch\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

IonQ set to acquire Qubitekk<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Wednesday, 6th November) IonQ announced it will acquire Qubitekk, including its team, technology, projects and patented portfolio, with an aim to close the deal within the next 6 months. This move will integrate Qubitekk’s quantum network security technologies and boost IonQ’s market presence, furthering development in quantum communications. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/ionq.com\/news\/ionq-to-acquire-qubitekk-furthering-leadership-in-quantum-networking<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Ericsson announce major Canadian quantum investment <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Thursday, 7th November) Ericsson and the Canadian government are expanding their collaboration with a CAD $634.8 million investment to develop next-gen quantum communication and AI-powered network management technologies. The new proposal includes facility expansion plans for Ericsson\u2019s Quantum Research Hub in Montreal, creating hundreds of jobs and bolstering partnership with its more than 20 Canadian post-secondary institutions. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.ericsson.com\/en\/press-releases\/6\/2024\/ericsson-and-government-of-canada-enhance-canadas-position<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Nu Quantum and White Rabbit advance quantum networking devices <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Thursday, 7th November) Nu Quantum has joined CERN-born White Rabbit as the consortium\u2019s first quantum industry partner and plans to integrate WR\u2019s sub-nanosecond-accurate synchronisation technology with its Quantum Networking Unit in order to support data centre-scale quantum networks through reconfigurable entanglement links. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.nu-quantum.com\/news\/nu-quantum-announces-collaboration-with-cern-to-adopt-white-rabbit-timing-technology-to-enable-data-centre-scale-quantum-computing-networks<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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IonQ and imec in new PICs partnership<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Thursday, 7th November) IonQ is collaborating with imec to develop next-generation photonic integrated circuits for quantum computing with aims to reduce costs, increase qubit counts, and boost reliability through advanced chip-scale technologies. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/investors.ionq.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/IonQ-to-Increase-Performance-and-Scale-of-Quantum-Computers-with-Photonic-Integrated-Circuits-in-Collaboration-with-imec\/default.aspx<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

World\u2019s first general purpose cloud-accessible optical quantum computer <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Monday, 11th November) RIKEN, NTT, and Fixstars Amplify Inc. announced the launch of the world’s first general-purpose optical quantum computer featuring high-speed processing of several terahertz (THz). The new measurement-induced analogue design relates more to a simulator with adjustable input parameters and efficient computation through time-multiplexed entanglement. What does this mean? The research team have designed a way to encode information in multiple physical parameters as well as use non-destructive measurement techniques to enable efficient multi-step circuit operations. While cloud access is currently limited to eligible users-only through the joint research agreement, future wider access is hoped to bolster Japan\u2019s quantum ecosystem and international competitiveness. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/thequantuminsider.com\/2024\/11\/11\/riken-ntt-and-amplify-inc-introduce-general-purpose-quantum-computer\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

New Quantinuum partnership boost Qatar\u2019s quantum efforts <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Tuesday, 12th November) Quantinuum have partnered with the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing, Qatar\u2019s first dedicate quantum research centre, based within Hamad Bin Khalifa University\u2019s College of Science and Engineering, to permit cloud access to their advanced trapped ion quantum computers for research in quantum chemistry, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.hbku.edu.qa\/en\/news\/quantum-computing-partnership-with-quantinuum<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

New IQM roadmap highlights 2030 FTQC<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Wednesday, 13th November) IQM announced their new 12-year roadmap with a focus on fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.meetiqm.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/iqm-quantum-computers-unveils-development-roadmap-focused-on-fault-tolerant-quantum-computing-by-2030<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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MIT to accelerate key readout technologies for U.S. DAF<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Thursday, 14th November) Atlantic Quantum, alongside MIT’s Coherent Quantum Electronics group, received a USD $1.8 million Phase II STTR grant from AFWERX to develop utility-scale superconducting quantum computers for the U.S. @Department of Air Force. The grant will allow validation of key quantum-limited amplifier and readout technologies. It also leverages new streamlined SBIR\/STTR processes initiated by the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX aimed at reducing broadening the pool of potential applicants and reducing bureaucratic overhead through ongoing improvements in contract execution. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.atlantic-quantum.com\/news\/atlantic-quantum-afrl-20092023-2rsdz<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

First Mechanical Qubit<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Thursday, 14th November) ETH Zurich has developed the first mechanical qubit with a 200-microsecond coherence time, double that of superconducting qubits. This novel mechanical qubit, combining a mechanical oscillator with a superconducting qubit, offers simpler usage and a longer lifespan than traditional virtual qubits. This advancement could overcome major obstacles in quantum computing and sensing applications. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.adr2464<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

IQM and Volkswagen show quantum-enhanced battery simulations<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Friday, 15th November) Findings from a recent Volkswagen and IQM study reveals a promising hybrid quantum-classical approach to enhance electric car battery simulation using Auxiliary-field Quantum Monte Carlo methods, offering improvements with fewer computational resources required. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.meetiqm.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/volkswagen-and-iqm-quantum-computers-release-study-on-battery-simulation<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

ORNL and IQM Resonance push worldwide end-user access<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Monday, 18th November) Oak Ridge National Laboratory adds IQM Resonance to its quantum computing programme, offering its more than 400 users worldwide cloud access to IQM\u2019s QPUs – Crystal, a square-lattice connected, and Star, a unique star topology with a central resonator \u2013 to promote end-user applications. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.meetiqm.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/oak-ridge-national-laboratory-adds-iqm-resonance-quantum-cloud-service-to-its-quantum-computing-user-program<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Australia announces new defence tech funding<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Monday, 18th November) The Australia Federal Government have announced AUD $60 million in defence grants for quantum and counter disinformation tech. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator\u2019s Emerging and Disruptive Technologies programme have granted funds to 21 projects to boost defence capabilities through next gen-tech. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.aumanufacturing.com.au\/60m-in-defence-quantum-technology-grants-announced<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Unforgeable quantum tokens demonstrated over fiber network<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Monday, 18th November) In a world first, Quantinuum and Mitsui have successfully tested unforgeable quantum tokens over a 10km fiber network using off-the-shelf hardware provided by NEC, marking a significant step in quantum-enhanced financial security. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.quantinuum.com\/press-releases\/quantinuum-together-with-mitsui-advance-unforgeable-quantum-tokens-over-fibre-network-in-first-ever-trial<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

QC startup hits the ground running<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Tuesday, 19th November) Lightsynq, a startup developing multi-device optical interconnects to help scale quantum computing by linking small-scale devices into a full-scale system, have recently secured USD $18 million in Series A funding. They recently demonstrated the world\u2019s first quantum memory-enhanced link using diamond colour centres technology and plan to work closely with leading QC companies to implement their prototypes for effective scaling. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/quantumzeitgeist.com\/lightsynq-unveils-quantum-interconnects-to-scale-up-quantum-computing\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Turkey\u2019s First Quantum Computer<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Wednesday, 20th November) Turkey\u2019s first quantum computer is set to launch at TOBB University of Economics and Technology. This system will bolster fields like AI, defence, and data security through enhanced computational power. The event underscores Turkey\u2019s ambition to lead in quantum technology, featuring key figures including Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. The new quantum computer is expected to significantly enhance the nation’s global IT competitiveness. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.turkiyetoday.com\/business\/turkiyes-quantum-leap-first-computer-to-go-live-81724\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

AI-powered Quantum Decoder<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Wednesday, 20th November) Google DeepMind’s AlphaQubit, an advanced AI-powered quantum decoder, has demonstrated unprecedented accuracy in error detection in quantum computers, making 6% fewer errors than tensor networks methods in the largest Sycamore experiments. Published in <\/span>Nature<\/em>, this collaboration between Google DeepMind and Quantum AI significantly advances the reliability and scalability of quantum computing by effectively identifying and correcting quantum errors. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/siliconangle.com\/2024\/11\/20\/google-deepminds-alphaqubit-tackles-quantum-error-detection-unprecedented-accuracy\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Rigetti Completes Latest Funding Round<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Tuesday, 26th November) Rigetti Computing completed a USD $100 million equity offering to fuel its superconducting quantum computing efforts. This capital will support working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate activities, aiming to improve qubit gate fidelity and scalability. Read more: <\/span>https:\/\/quantumzeitgeist.com\/rigetti-completes-100-million-equity-offering-for-quantum-computing\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Now you\u2019re all caught up with our weekly news updates, let\u2019s look at some other interesting news from around the world of quantum technologies that we haven\u2019t yet covered! <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Other big news! <\/span><\/h2>\n

Japan launches quantum competition to address societal challenges<\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(Friday, 1st November) Japan\u2019s NEDO has announced a competition challenging participants to apply quantum computing to solve societal issues such as natural disasters and aging. With a recruitment period open until December 13, the contest seeks innovative thinkers across disciplines, offering 200 million yen in prize money. Winners for each of the three selected societal problems will receive at least 20 million yen. The contest starts in March 2025, with final judgments in August 2026. For more details, visit <\/span>https:\/\/qc-challenge.nedo.go.jp\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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