As December arrives, we close both the year and a significant chapter for the global quantum community. This month marks the conclusion of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, a milestone that has highlighted the growing impact of quantum technologies across research, industry, and society. In this final newsletter of the year, we share key updates, collaborations, and moments that reflect how the quantum ecosystem continues to mature and move forward.
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New Course on Quantum Security
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Our most wanted new online course, Quantum Security: Preparing for the Post-Quantum World, is now available. This programme is the only course specifically designed to prepare professionals for the quantum-safe transition, equipping cybersecurity professionals, decision-makers (CIOs and CISOs), engineers, researchers, and quantum enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to navigate the impact of quantum technologies on data security.
The course provides an in-depth exploration of quantum communication, quantum and post-quantum cryptography, quantum networks, and quantum risk assessment, combining expert-led content with practical exercises and real-world case discussions. Participants will gain the tools required to identify quantum vulnerabilities and develop concrete strategies to transition towards quantum-safe solutions.
To mark the launch, we are offering a 20% discount on enrolment!
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QTindu: Last Chance to Access Free Courses
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After three years of work, the QTIndu project is coming to an end. This journey has focused on raising quantum awareness and education for industry, bringing practical quantum knowledge closer to professionals and organisations across Europe.
As the project concludes, some QTIndu courses from our catalogue will remain free only until the first quarter of 2026. If you have not registered yet, this is your chance to take advantage of these resources before access conditions change.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore quantum technologies with QTIndu.
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Recognising Global Impact:
Araceli Venegas-Gomez in the Quantum 100
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We are proud to share that Araceli Venegas-Gomez, CEO and founder of QURECA, has been selected as one of the Quantum 100, a global initiative launched as part of UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The Quantum 100 recognises individuals from around the world whose work is advancing quantum science, technology, and community across academia, industry, education, government, and beyond.
This recognition highlights Araceli’s contribution to building bridges between quantum research, industry, and education, and reflects QURECA’s ongoing commitment to fostering a strong, inclusive, and globally connected quantum ecosystem.
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QURECA at the Nobel Prize in
Physics 2025 Roundtable
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On 15 December, QURECA participated in the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 Roundtable, a webcast produced by Nature Portfolio that brought together leading voices from research, industry, and science communication to reflect on the evolving understanding of quantum science.
The discussion explored the impact of recent Nobel Prize–winning breakthroughs, from macroscopic quantum systems to quantum entanglement, and examined how these advances are shaping technology, society, and public perception. Araceli Venegas-Gomez, founder and CEO of QURECA, contributed to the panel by highlighting the importance of education, workforce development, and clear communication in bridging the gap between rapid technological progress and broader societal understanding of quantum technologies.
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COMPUTAEX Strengthens Its Quantum
Strategy with the Support of QURECA
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This December, COMPUTAEX, the Extremadura Foundation for Computing and Advanced Technologies, has formalised a collaboration agreement with QURECA to strengthen its strategy in quantum technologies and support the development of the regional quantum ecosystem.
Through this partnership, QURECA will provide strategic and technical advisory services, supporting decision-making, capacity building, specialised training, and the identification of high-impact quantum use cases across research and industry. The collaboration also includes joint participation in R&D&I initiatives and scientific outreach activities.
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COMPUTAEX manages the Extremadura Supercomputing Center, a nationally recognised infrastructure and a key player in Spain’s quantum ecosystem, actively involved in initiatives such as Quantum Spain and QCO4HPC.
This agreement marks an important step towards reinforcing quantum innovation and collaboration at the regional and national levels.
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Get ready for some quantum fun with Qubit Race, QURECA’s new board game that turns core quantum concepts into an exciting tabletop challenge for learners and enthusiasts alike. Designed to make ideas like qubits, superposition, and quantum logic intuitive through play, Qubit Race invites players to learn by doing while competing to outsmart their opponents. The game is in its final development phase and will be launching soon—stay tuned for our next update with the official release details. Reach us at [email protected] to learn more and bring quantum learning to your doorstep!
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Events in December 2025:
What a way to end the year!
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December was a milestone month for quantum education, and QURECA was proud to be at the heart of it. We participated in the Quantum Education Summit, the first global event bringing together the international quantum education community, held at CosmoCaixa Barcelona.
QURECA has been involved in the Summit since its inception as an organiser and also participated as a sponsor. During the event, we shared our work throughout the year and contributed to key discussions on building the future quantum workforce, alongside representatives from industry, academia, and education.
The Summit marked a unique moment of connection, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the global quantum ecosystem, and an inspiring way to close the year as we look ahead to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025.
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QURECA at the International
Quantum Business Conference (IQBC)
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QURECA participated in the International Quantum Business Conference (IQBC), a high-level international forum jointly established by Fujitsu, the Galicia regional government and CESGA to accelerate the industrial adoption of quantum technologies.
Aligned with the vision of Bringing Science to Society and included in the official International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) Global Events calendar, IQBC brings together global leaders, researchers and industry stakeholders to explore how quantum technologies can scale, bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, and connect with domains such as high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
The conference provided a valuable platform for dialogue on real-world quantum applications and collaboration across the full technology stack, reinforcing the importance of coordinated, global ecosystem-building efforts.
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#QUandALUS: 1st Congress of Quantum
Technologies of Andalusia!
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At QURECA, we participated in the 1st Andalusian Congress on Quantum Technologies, which confirmed that quantum technologies are already a reality and that Andalusia has strong potential to build a competitive quantum ecosystem.
The congress addressed Europe’s strategic vision, real-world industrial applications of quantum computing, talent development, and public–private collaboration through initiatives such as the QUORUM Network.
It concluded with the presentation of the Andalusian Quantum Technologies Green Paper, produced by QURECA, laying the foundations for a coordinated regional quantum strategy.
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Quantum Computing Meets Logistics in Hamburg
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This month, QURECA participated in the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative in Hamburg, discussing the future potential of quantum computing for the logistics sector with industry professionals.
Garth Haley (QURECA) introduced key quantum concepts and use cases, and participants visited the DLR QCI Innovation Centre. The event also marked the launch of the “Quantum for Logistics” series with Hamburg Quantum Innovation Capital (hqic), highlighting strong industry interest in quantum technologies.
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