Quantum Technology News Roundup — 31 August 2026
Atom Computing Names Kevin Messerle as New CFO
Boulder, Colorado: Atom Computing has appointed Kevin Messerle as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 20 years of financial leadership experience to the quantum computing company as it enters a major growth phase.
Messerle previously served as CFO of York Space Systems, where he helped scale financial operations, prepare the company for its New York Stock Exchange debut, and support the acquisition and integration of six companies. His earlier experience includes leadership roles at Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Summit Partners.
Atom Computing CEO and founder Dr. Ben Bloom said Messerle’s expertise will help strengthen the company’s financial foundation, support strategic investments, and capitalize on opportunities in the expanding quantum computing market.
The appointment comes as Atom advances its neutral-atom quantum computing technology and scales operations. The company has developed systems exceeding 1,200 qubits and is pursuing fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computing.
Source: Atom Computing
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QTREX Unveils High-Density Quantum Interconnect Architecture
QTREX Quantum Ltd. will showcase a new ultra-high-density interconnect architecture at IEEE Quantum Week 2026, taking place September 13–18 in Toronto, Canada. The architecture is designed to support 17,280 coaxial lines per cryogenic stage in full-scale commercial dilution-refrigerator systems. A physical demonstrator will reproduce the architecture’s density across multiple temperature stages, highlighting its potential to support increasingly complex quantum processors.
Using additively manufactured electronics (AME), QTREX integrates conductors, dielectrics, shielding and mechanical routing into monolithic structures. This approach is intended to replace conventional assemblies of discrete coaxial cables, connectors and thermal-anchoring components, potentially improving scalability and thermal management.
Following the event, QTREX plans structured configuration programs allowing customers to tailor systems according to processor requirements, cryostat designs, channel mixes, thermal budgets and performance needs. The company says its ongoing engagements with quantum companies, laboratories, universities and defense organizations are helping shape these configurations.
Source: QTREX Quantum Ltd
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Diffraqtion Secures $10M to Advance Quantum Camera Technology
Diffraqtion, an MIT and University of Maryland spinout developing quantum camera platforms for defense and space sensing, has raised more than $10 million after strategic investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures, the venture arm of Sumitomo Corporation.
The company capped its pre-seed round following strong investor interest, with participation from SBI US Gateway Fund with Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, TekVentures, and existing investors.
Diffraqtion has demonstrated its technology in on-sky tests, advanced its DARPA Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR program, and received NASA support for orbital debris tracking and adaptive sensing. Its cameras aim to resolve details beyond conventional diffraction limits by extracting information from the shape of incoming light rather than brightness.
The new funding will support development of its first fielded camera, with planned flight heritage through a hosted spacecraft payload. The technology could support space domain awareness, reconnaissance, drones, autonomy, and precision inspection.
Source: PR Newswire — Diffraqtion
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Pasqal and KACST Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Quantum Technology Ecosystem
Pasqal and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), through its National Center for Quantum Technologies, have signed a strategic research collaboration to advance quantum technologies and strengthen the Kingdom’s readiness for the post-quantum era. The partnership will initially focus on developing, testing and validating quantum-safe cryptographic solutions using Pasqal’s neutral-atom quantum computing technology and cloud services alongside KACST’s national research infrastructure.
The multi-year program aims to support the development of commercial quantum-safe security solutions for government, financial services and critical infrastructure. The agreement builds on Pasqal’s expanding presence in Saudi Arabia, including its collaboration with Aramco on the Kingdom’s first quantum computer and a commercial Quantum Computing-as-a-Service platform.
The partnership also supports Saudi Arabia’s ambitions under Vision 2030 to develop advanced technology capabilities, international research collaborations and a strong national quantum ecosystem.
Source: Pasqal
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Pasqal Announces New Board Following Nasdaq Listing
Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, has announced the nine-member Board of Directors of Pasqal Holding SA following its business combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II. The company’s ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker PSQL on August 28, 2026.
The Board will be chaired on a non-executive basis by Alain Aspect, Pasqal co-founder and 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate. Michel Combes will serve as Lead Independent Director. Other directors include Nicolas Berdou, Michael Blitzer, CEO Wasiq Bokhari, Barbara Dalibard, Andrew Gundlach, Jean Raby and co-founder Georges-Olivier Reymond.
A majority of the Board is independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules. Dedicated committees will oversee audit, compensation, and nominations and corporate governance. Pasqal says the Board combines scientific expertise, operational leadership and capital-markets experience to support the company’s growth as a public quantum-computing business.
Source: Pasqal
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Pasqal Completes Business Combination, Prepares for Nasdaq Debut
Pasqal Holding SA and Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II have completed their previously announced business combination, marking a major milestone for the neutral-atom quantum computing company. Approved by Bleichroeder shareholders on August 25, 2026, the transaction creates Pasqal Holding SA, which will continue operating under the Pasqal name. Its ordinary shares and warrants are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on August 28 under the tickers PSQL and PSQLW.
The transaction provides Pasqal with approximately $360 million in cash at closing, giving the company additional resources to expand quantum processing unit (QPU) manufacturing and deployment, advance its roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, broaden cloud and software access, integrate with high-performance computing infrastructure, and scale global commercial operations.
Co-founded by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Alain Aspect, Pasqal currently has seven deployed QPUs and three more in production, supporting more than 25 commercial and research applications worldwide.
Source: Pasqal
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Xanadu Raises CAD $195 Million to Build Advanced Photonics Facility
Xanadu Quantum Technologies has secured CAD $195 million in federal government funding to establish Inception, a 158,000-square-foot advanced photonics research, development and manufacturing facility in Toronto. Announced on August 28, 2026, the project represents the largest Canadian government investment in quantum manufacturing to date. Inception is designed to accelerate the production of photonic components needed for fault-tolerant quantum computing and future quantum data centres. The facility will include advanced cleanrooms, 24/7 testing and measurement capabilities, and heterogeneous integration technology for combining multiple photonic components onto scalable chips. It will also house Xanadu’s Systems Integration and Operation Centre for assembling and validating quantum modules before deployment. The company says the investment will strengthen Canada’s position in global quantum technology and help move photonic quantum computing from laboratory research toward commercial-scale infrastructure. Xanadu develops photonic quantum hardware and software, including its open-source PennyLane platform.
Source: Xanadu Quantum Technologies
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Canada Invests CAD $195 Million in Xanadu to Strengthen Quantum Manufacturing
Canada has committed CAD $195 million to Xanadu through the Strategic Response Fund to advance Project OPTIMISM, marking the country’s largest investment in quantum manufacturing to date. Announced on August 28, 2026, the funding represents the full federal portion of a potential CAD $390 million support package announced earlier this year.
The investment will help Xanadu develop advanced manufacturing capabilities for fault-tolerant, utility-scale photonic quantum computers, including photonic chip integration, photonic integrated-circuit packaging, wafer-level semiconductor testing, measurement, and quantum-module assembly. These capabilities are intended to create a vertically integrated supply chain from chips to complete quantum systems and support future quantum data centres.
The infrastructure could also benefit telecommunications, AI hardware, and sensing, strengthening Canada’s broader semiconductor ecosystem. The project is expected to create high-value jobs, develop Canadian expertise, and reinforce the country’s position in global quantum technology.
Source: Xanadu
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Canada-Japan Quantum Partnership Targets Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Mitsubishi Chemical are advancing their collaboration to apply quantum computing to semiconductor manufacturing, with support from innovation programs in Canada and Japan. The partnership focuses on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, a critical process used to produce advanced chips for AI, mobile devices and high-performance computing.
The companies previously demonstrated that quantum algorithms can simulate important optical properties of EUV photoresist materials. In the next phase, they plan to integrate quantum-derived parameters into Mitsubishi Chemical’s multi-scale models to better predict and reduce radiation-induced blurring, a major challenge in semiconductor fabrication.
The initiative aims to develop an industry-oriented, fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC)-ready software pipeline capable of identifying improved materials and accelerating semiconductor material discovery. Support comes from Canada’s NRC IRAP and Japan’s Strategic Innovation Promotion Program, involving AIST and G-QuAT. The project highlights growing Canada-Japan cooperation in quantum technology and advanced semiconductor research.
Source: Xanadu
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Yaqumo Wins NEDO Project, Partners with SCREEN on Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing
Yaqumo Inc. has been selected for a NEDO R&D project focused on developing components and materials needed for large-scale quantum computers. The Japanese quantum technology startup will collaborate with SCREEN Holdings to advance high-performance optical core devices and modular technologies for neutral-atom quantum computers. The project targets key challenges including limited component specifications, dependence on overseas suppliers, fragmented supply chains, and insufficient modularization.
Research will focus on high-speed spatial light modulator (SLM) modules, multi-wavelength objective lenses, environmentally robust optical components, and standardized optical modules. The partners will also explore photonic integrated circuits to make quantum optical systems more compact.
Yaqumo aims to integrate these technologies into its own quantum computers and establish scalable domestic manufacturing and supply capabilities. The initiative is intended to strengthen Japan’s position in the global quantum-computing supply chain and accelerate the commercialization of practical, large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Source: Yaqumo Inc
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S-Transistors Raises €2.6 Million to Scale Superconducting Quantum Computing
Finnish startup S-Transistors, originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.6 million in pre-seed funding to develop superconducting transistor technology aimed at overcoming major scaling challenges in quantum computing. Led by Lifeline Ventures, the funding will support product prototypes, a cryogenic laboratory, a manufacturing pilot line, and team expansion.
S-Transistors’ technology combines transistor functionality with the extremely low power dissipation of superconductors, enabling high-speed electronics designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures. Its goal is to reduce the bulky wiring and power-intensive room-temperature electronics currently used to control superconducting quantum processors.
The company’s first product is a superconducting-transistor-based multiplexer, designed for cryogenic signal routing and expected to reach early customers within its first year. Longer term, S-Transistors envisions a “quantum motherboard” capable of orchestrating large-scale quantum processors at millikelvin temperatures.
Source: VTT Info
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Italian Court Upholds Halt to IBM’s €61.2M Campania Quantum Contract
Italy’s Council of State has upheld the cancellation of a €61.2 million contract awarded to IBM Italia to supply Campania’s first quantum computer. The ruling confirms an earlier decision that found the regional government improperly extended the bidding deadline just hours before submissions were due.
The planned quantum computer was intended for the University of Salerno in Fisciano and would serve as a key component of the region’s broader Quantum Valley initiative, supported by European Regional Development Fund financing.
The court rejected the government’s later claim that an electronic procurement-system malfunction justified the extension, noting that this explanation was not included in the original procurement records. It also rejected arguments challenging the validity of competitor Tea Tek’s original bid.
The procurement process will now return to the stage before the deadline extension. Tea Tek’s original proposal can be evaluated, but the company is not automatically guaranteed the contract. Campania may also decide not to proceed.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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New Mexico Boosts Quantum Computing Projects with DARPA Matching Funds
New Mexico is expanding its support for quantum computing by adding DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) Stage C to its Targeted Federal Match grant program. The initiative will provide matching funds to eligible companies that commit to conducting their QBI Stage C projects within the state.
The move strengthens New Mexico’s growing position in the U.S. quantum technology ecosystem. The state has invested more than $450 million in quantum infrastructure and workforce development, leveraging its universities, private-sector companies, and national laboratories.
New Mexico has also designated the Army Research Office and NSA Laboratory for Physical Sciences’ QuantumEAGLe initiative as eligible for matching funds. QuantumEAGLe focuses on strengthening the quantum ecosystem through supply chains, algorithms, quantum error correction, and foundational research.
The funding aims to attract companies, accelerate innovation, and support the development of utility-scale and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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California Invests $9.7 Million in Southern Quantum Workforce and Industry Network
California has awarded $9.7 million to strengthen Southern California’s emerging quantum technology ecosystem, focusing on workforce development, shared testing infrastructure, regional coordination and venture support. UCLA will receive approximately $7.6 million to lead the SoCal Quantum Alliance for Development through its Cohere, Entangle, Excite project, while California State University San Marcos will receive about $2.1 million for quantum education and training through Initialize.
The initiative connects Los Angeles, Orange County and the Southern Border region and has secured an additional $30 million in co-investment, potentially bringing total resources close to $40 million. The quantum funding is part of California’s broader $48.5 million investment across 18 projects, expected to support approximately 20,000 jobs statewide. The program aims to address shortages of specialized quantum engineers, technicians, software developers and other skilled professionals while improving access to research and commercialization resources.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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Three Law Firms Dominate Quantum Technology’s Legal Work
Quantum computing’s transition from research to commercial deployment is creating a growing legal ecosystem covering financing, acquisitions, intellectual property, public listings, litigation and government-backed infrastructure. According to legal intelligence firm Pirical, Paul, Weiss, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, and Cooley accounted for about 65% of 119 publicly recorded lawyer involvements across nine leading quantum hardware companies.
Paul, Weiss led with 29 involvements, primarily advising IonQ, while Osler recorded 26, all linked to Xanadu. Cooley ranked third with 22 involving Infleqtion, IonQ and Rigetti. Mergers and acquisitions were the largest category, with 43 lawyer involvements.
Legal activity is increasingly extending beyond venture financing and patents to SPAC transactions, securities litigation, international joint ventures and major government-supported quantum infrastructure projects. Pirical also identified 374 quantum-experienced partners across 163 firms, indicating a broader pool of expertise.
The findings suggest that as quantum companies scale, specialized legal relationships could become increasingly strategic.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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India to Launch Dedicated Quantum & AI University Campus in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved an 8.5-acre Quantum and AI University campus in Amaravati, to be established by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The project carries a proposed investment of ₹730.7 crore, funded through a Government of India grant, with programmes expected to begin in September 2026.
The university will focus on quantum computing, quantum communication and security, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, chip design, VLSI, high-performance computing and other deep-tech fields. Facilities are planned for quantum research, photonics, cryogenic systems, cleanrooms, semiconductor technologies and startup incubation.
The initiative aims to train approximately 8,250 learners over five years, including degree students and professionals through skilling and certification programmes. Collaborations are proposed with IIT Tirupati, IIIT Sri City, Andhra University and JNTU institutions.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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QuEra Uses AI to Automate Quantum Computer Laser Control
QuEra Computing has demonstrated that an AI agent, Anthropic’s Claude, can automate a critical subsystem of a quantum computer: maintaining precise laser control for atomic qubits. Using the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), Claude independently developed, tested and validated control software capable of recovering laser systems from faults without human intervention. In 700 timed trials covering seven fault types, the system successfully recovered the laser in 695 cases, with most recoveries taking under six seconds—far faster than the five to ten minutes typically required by an expert. The AI also reduced residual noise fivefold and successfully transferred its learned approach to a second laser wavelength in an overnight run. QuEra says the technology could reduce dependence on scarce on-site specialists, lower deployment and maintenance costs, and improve reliability for customer-operated quantum computers. The company plans to extend AI automation to additional quantum-computing subsystems.
Source: QuEra Computing
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NSF Invests $37.5 Million in Center for Reliable, Self-Correcting Quantum Computers
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $37.5 million grant to a multidisciplinary research center, NSF PRACTIQAL, focused on developing practical, reliable and self-correcting quantum computers. Led by Yale researchers, the five-year initiative is one of eight NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes addressing major challenges in quantum technology.
Quantum computers are highly sensitive to noise and environmental disturbances, making error correction essential for large-scale applications. PRACTIQAL will tackle this challenge across the full technology stack, from physical qubits and control electronics to algorithms and software.
A key focus is quantum error correction (QEC) and specially designed “erasure qubits,” which can indicate when and where errors occur. UC San Diego computer scientist Yufei Ding, a project co-principal investigator, will lead research into QEC theory, scalable fault-tolerant architectures, high-performance decoders and open-source software tools.
The project aims to bridge hardware and software development and establish a pathway toward industrial-scale, error-corrected quantum computers.
Source: UC San Diego Today
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New X-Ray Breakthrough Reveals Quantum Electron Correlations
Researchers from the University of California San Diego, TU Wien and the University of Salamanca have demonstrated a new way to generate exceptionally high-energy X-rays by overcoming the traditional energy cutoff in laser-driven X-ray production. Using intense ultraviolet laser pulses and helium atoms, the team showed that two quantum-correlated electrons can return to the same ion simultaneously and release their combined energy as a single, higher-energy X-ray photon. This previously unobserved process provides a distinctive X-ray signature of electron correlation and entanglement. The discovery could open new possibilities for studying quantum dynamics with ultrafast precision and developing all-optical quantum sensors. The findings are particularly relevant to quantum computing, where entanglement is fundamental, and to advanced nanomaterials whose properties depend on electron interactions. The study was published in Nature Photonics on August 7, 2026.
Source: University of California San Diego
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Bridgewater State University Secures $380K to Advance Quantum Technology Education
Bridgewater State University (BSU) has received approximately $380,000 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) to expand undergraduate education and research in quantum technologies. The funding will bring three advanced systems to campus: a two-qubit optical quantum computer, an NV-defect diamond quantum sensor and two-qubit system, and equipment for quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum random number generation (QRNG).
The investment will provide students with practical experience across quantum computing, sensing, communications and cybersecurity, strengthening workforce preparation in Massachusetts’ growing quantum ecosystem. QKD equipment will also enhance BSU’s cybersecurity capabilities by enabling students to explore quantum-secure communications and emerging threats to conventional cryptography.
The initiative builds on more than two decades of quantum research and education at BSU, including its undergraduate Photonics and Optical Engineering program. The new equipment is expected to support interdisciplinary research, teaching and partnerships with Massachusetts’ quantum technology industry.
Source: The Quantum Insider
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NASA Advances World’s First Space-Based Quantum Gravity Mission
NASA has awarded quantum technology company Infleqtion $20 million to continue developing the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf), bringing NASA’s total investment in the project to $40 million. Led by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the mission aims to demonstrate the world’s first space-based quantum gravity sensor.
QGGPf will use ultracold rubidium atoms and advanced laser, vacuum and control systems to measure subtle variations in Earth’s gravitational field from low Earth orbit. These measurements could eventually improve understanding of changes in groundwater, ice, natural resources and other components of Earth’s environment.
Infleqtion will develop and integrate the sensor’s atomic-physics package and test engineering hardware under microgravity conditions. NASA and Infleqtion expect hardware development to continue through 2027, followed by a flight demonstration. The mission is currently expected to launch aboard a low-Earth-orbit spacecraft in 2030, marking a significant step toward operational quantum sensing in space.
Source: Infleqtion
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Q-CTRL Demonstrates GPS-Free Quantum Gravimetric Navigation at Sea
Q-CTRL has announced a world-first maritime field demonstration of GPS-free quantum gravimetric navigation, successfully guiding a vessel using a quantum gravimeter and Earth’s natural gravity field. Conducted in the Coral Sea off Australia’s east coast, the trial achieved one-nautical-mile positioning accuracy over the mission duration, reportedly outperforming navigation-grade GNSS backup systems by more than 10 times. The technology, part of Q-CTRL’s Ironstone Opal platform, detects subtle variations in Earth’s gravitational field and matches them against gravity maps to provide continuous positioning without relying on external radio signals. This makes the system resistant to GPS jamming and spoofing and potentially valuable for maritime, defense and other contested environments. Q-CTRL’s software-ruggedized quantum sensors also operated autonomously in heavy-sea conditions without specialized stabilization, temperature control or frequent recalibration. The demonstration builds on the company’s earlier quantum magnetic navigation work and highlights growing practical applications for quantum sensing.
Source: Q-CTRL
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Defence Tech Hub Expands Finland’s Dual-Use Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Defence Tech Hub, a leading dual-use deep-tech ecosystem in the Nordic region, is expanding in Espoo, Finland, bringing more than 100 companies, startups, research organisations and technology innovators together in a unified network. The hub is consolidating much of its activity in Otaniemi, one of Finland’s key innovation districts.
Its members work across strategic technologies including satellite and space systems, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, sensors, autonomous systems, drones, software and secure communications. Companies such as ICEYE, IQM, Kuva Space, Vaisala, Varjo, ReOrbit and Savox are part of the ecosystem.
The initiative also connects organisations including VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, NATO DIANA and Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE). Leaders say the expansion will accelerate collaboration, strengthen Finland’s technological sovereignty and improve Europe’s defence resilience by connecting research, startups, infrastructure and industry.
Source: Business Wire
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Quantum eMotion Submits Quantum Entropy Source for NIST Validation
Quantum eMotion Corp. (QeM) announced on August 26, 2026, that Lightship Security has completed an independent assessment of its eCore-Q PCIe Quantum Entropy Module and submitted the validation package to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the production Entropy Source Validation Test System. The submission seeks an independent entropy validation certificate demonstrating conformance with NIST SP 800-90B, a standard focused on the security and quality of random-number sources used in cryptography.
QeM’s technology generates quantum entropy through its proprietary quantum random number generation (QRNG) technology, which relies on inherently unpredictable quantum processes. The company said validation could strengthen the module’s suitability for regulated and security-sensitive applications.
The submission starts the CMVP review process, but QeM emphasized that certification is not yet guaranteed. If approved, the certificate could support future FIPS 140-3 cryptographic-module submissions incorporating the validated entropy source.
Source: Quantum eMotion Corp
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ColibriTD Raises €4M to Scale Quantum-Powered Simulation
French quantum software company ColibriTD has raised €4 million in a Seed funding round led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from SymbiaVC and Medin VC. The investment will fund R&D for its proprietary H-DES (Hybrid Differential Equation Solver), expand its quantum research and engineering team, strengthen hardware and industrial partnerships, and support international growth.
Founded in 2019, ColibriTD focuses on using quantum computing to solve partial differential equations (PDEs) that underpin complex multiphysics simulations. Its hardware-agnostic platform works with major quantum providers, including IBM, AWS Braket, IQM, IonQ and Quobly.
The company has completed seven co-construction projects across six sectors, including aerospace, defense, semiconductors, nuclear energy, automotive and quantitative finance. Its PDE technology is also available through IBM’s Qiskit Function Catalog, highlighting growing industry interest in quantum-powered simulation.
Source: ColibriTD
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Atsign Brings Quantum-Safe Cryptography to Its SDKs
Atsign has announced the integration of NIST-approved Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) across its core software development kits, offering organizations a simpler way to prepare for future quantum threats. The update is designed to protect sensitive data against “harvest now, decrypt later” (HNDL) attacks, in which adversaries collect encrypted information today with the intention of decrypting it once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available.
Atsign says its approach can provide quantum-safe protection without requiring major application rewrites. Developers can use the updated SDKs for new applications, retrofit existing systems, or protect legacy infrastructure through its NoPorts technology. The company emphasizes crypto agility, allowing organizations to strengthen security while minimizing complex cryptographic changes.
With quantum computers potentially threatening current asymmetric cryptography in the early 2030s, organizations are increasingly beginning migration planning. Atsign has also made its PQC development roadmap and code publicly accessible.
Source: Atsign
