Controversial Microsoft-backed quantum computing research is withdrawn
A Microsoft-backed scientific research team has been forced to retract claims made in a controversial quantum computing paper published in…
25 Jan 2021
Riverlane raises $20m to build quantum computer operating system
Cambridge University spin-out Riverlane has secured $20m in funding to build an operating system for quantum computers. Riverlane is targeting companies making quantum computer hardware to use its Deltaflow operating…
23 Nov 2020
Abu Dhabi sets up TII applied research arm of Advanced Technology Research Council
Abu Dhabi has set up the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated applied research arm of its top science and technology research agency Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). The institute…
06 Oct 2020
UK taps quantum technology for future EV battery might
A £5.4m project to commercialise quantum technology for batteries and so cement the UK as a key player in the flourishing electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing industry has been launched.…
05 Oct 2020
Nu Quantum nets £2.1m seed funding to advance quantum photonics
Nu Quantum has today announced that it has raised £2.1m in seed funding to aid its efforts to build commercial quantum photonics hardware. The funding round was led by Amadeus…
16 Sep 2020
IBM quantum computing roadmap aims for 1,121-qubit machine in 2023
IBM has revealed an ambitious quantum computing roadmap, which includes building a 1,121-qubit machine in 2023. The tech giant already has 27 and 65 qubit computers – one of the…
17 Jul 2020
Cambridge Quantum Computing joins IBM Q Network
Independent quantum computing company Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC) has become the first hub to join the IBM Q Network. The partnership will mean that CQC's clients can access IBM's quantum…