Quantum investors must begin backing applications that turn emerging machines into useful business tools, according to a new report from Novo Holdings.
Novo Holdings is the holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Novo Holdings said quantum error correction, compilers, runtimes and general developer tools could become essential but still struggle to capture lasting value.
Application Companies Face an Early Opening Novo Holdings places domain-specific algorithms and vertical application platforms in a more favorable position.
A quantum application provider would therefore not need to persuade customers to create an entirely new quantum budget.
Sep 11, 2026 · via thequantuminsider.com
The June appointment makes him a senior mathematician at IBM Research.
“Subhash’s arrival reflects the seriousness of our commitment to foundational research,” Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Director of IBM Research, said in an IBM Research article.
Researchers know of no efficient algorithm that always finds the shortest one, Khot said, and most do not believe such an algorithm exists.
A quantum computer uses quantum bits, or qubits, which manipulate information through effects unavailable to ordinary bits.
For some problems, quantum machines may eventually provide another path.
Sep 11, 2026 · via ibm.com
A new cryptography paper has cut the estimated cost of one key step in a future attack on Bitcoin’s encryption by roughly 50% compared with Google Quantum AI’s March benchmark.
So does a 50% cut in two months move Q-Day closer?
The agents proposed changes that could reduce the computational cost, while human researchers tested and verified those suggestions before they were included.
ECDSA.fail’s open community and AI agents more than halved Google’s benchmark score in about two months.”
The paper does not move Q-Day closer by itself because no quantum computer ran the attack.
Sep 11, 2026 · via 247wallst.com
The company’s technology sprang from the laboratories of Harvard and MIT scientists and is already one of the country’s most advanced quantum computers.
Quantum computers are able to solve problems that would take a supercomputer septillions of years to untangle, and Google’s quantum chip Willow, for example, has already done so.
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is designed to replace standard encryption and keep data safe from post-quantum cyberattacks.
Quantum computers use qubits, which can be both a one and a zero at the same time.
The technology is developing faster than many developers expected, pushing the timeline for quantum security up significantly.
Sep 10, 2026 · via scrippsnews.com
Rigetti Computing RGTI secured a definitive $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act Research and Development Office to accelerate research and development aimed at scaling superconducting quantum computing.
The funding marks a significant government-backed validation of Rigetti's technology and will support efforts to overcome critical engineering hurdles that have long constrained the development of utility-scale quantum computers.
As part of the agreement, the Department will receive a minority, non-controlling equity stake in the company.
Sep 10, 2026 · via qz.com
It will be anchored by Switzerland's first IBM Quantum System Two, to be installed at CSCS.
IBM Quantum System Two is IBM's flagship quantum computing system and the cornerstone of an emerging computational paradigm known as quantum-centric supercomputing.
It has already demonstrated accurate computations on quantum circuits containing 7,500 gates, an important milestone on the IBM Quantum Roadmap.
Organizations that join the hub through ETH Zurich will have access to IBM's fleet of quantum computers over the cloud and, upon deployment, to Switzerland's own dedicated IBM Quantum System Two.
Beyond bringing state-of-the-art quantum hardware to the Swiss research community, the new hub will also give members access to the IBM Quantum Network and IBM Quantum Platform learning offerings.
Sep 10, 2026 · via ibm.com
Quantum computers are expected to drive breakthroughs in fields ranging from drug discovery and energy systems to cryptography, artificial intelligence and logistics.
Yet before this potential can be realised, quantum computers must become far more reliable than they are today.
Alternative storage for better protection In the search for more resilient and fault-tolerant quantum computing, researchers are exploring new ways to safeguard fragile quantum information.
Quantum operations a thousand times faster Quantum operations based on bosonic quantum codes are notoriously difficult to create and control.
To process this information, quantum operations are required.
Sep 10, 2026 · via newswise.com
ESPOO, Finland, September 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) today announced its upgrade path for a logical-qubit-capable quantum computer.
This phased delivery reflects IQM's development roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, delivering error-corrected systems with high-precision logical qubits.
"Owning an upgradeable quantum computer let´s CSC and the LUMI AI Factory integrate the system into their own AI and HPC infrastructure.
www.csc.fi LUMI AI Factory: The LUMI AI Factory is a leading-edge service infrastructure and expert support centre designed to accelerate AI innovation across Europe.
The LUMI AI Factory delivers a seamless, open AI solution that integrates world-class supercomputing, high-value data, and top-tier AI expertise.
Sep 10, 2026 · via sg.finance.yahoo.com
In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions.
IBM will operate the IBM Quantum System Two, which will be powered by an IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the company's most advanced processor.
ETH Zurich will provide expertise, resources and technologies for Swiss industries, startups and academia, including access to the quantum computer.
About IBM IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise.
About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery.
Sep 10, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
German spin-qubit hardware developer NVision Quantum Technologies has been selected by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) under its Quantum Grand Challenge initiative (Decision No.
31/2026) to advance project QOSMOS (Quantum Computers based on Spin Qubits in Organic Molecules).
The PIQC platform pairs organic molecular spin-qubit processing units with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to resolve the physical scaling limitations of nearest-neighbor quantum architectures.
Under the four-month QOSMOS project, NVision will establish benchmarking metrics, define hardware-software integration milestones, and map out initial target workloads centered on quantum simulations for chemistry and pharmaceutical research.
Review the official news announcement on NVision Quantum Technologies here, inspect the EuroHPC JU Decision Document on EuroHPC JU PDF here, and examine our previous analysis of the EuroHPC JU Quantum Grand Challenge Winners and EIB Capital Pipeline here.
Sep 10, 2026 · via quantumcomputingreport.com
Insider Brief IQM plans to deliver an upgradeable quantum computer capable of supporting logical qubits to Finland’s LUMI AI Factory by 2029.
The deployment to the LUMI AI Factory, led by CSC – IT Center for Science, will support R&D efforts toward fault-tolerant quantum computing and advancements in hybrid computing.
“Owning an upgradeable quantum computer let’s CSC and the LUMI AI Factory integrate the system into their own AI and HPC infrastructure.
“The greatest potential lies in combining the complementary strengths of AI, high-performance computing, and quantum computing.
The LUMI AI Factory allows European researchers to develop innovative hybrid approaches in a world-class computing environment,” said Kimmo Koski, CEO of CSC – IT Center for Science.
Sep 10, 2026 · via thequantuminsider.com
The Agentic Automation in Finance Summit 2026 will take place on 15 September 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together 150+ senior leaders and 25+ speakers from banks, fintechs, insurance firms, and financial institutions across the Nordics and Europe.
The summit explores the next phase of AI in financial services moving beyond experimentation to autonomous, decision-making systems.
It offers a curated platform for executives to examine real-world applications of Agentic AI across operations, risk, compliance, and customer engagement.
Through expert-led sessions and peer discussions, the event will showcase practical use cases and strategies for scaling AI responsibly in regulated environments, while addressing the organisational and technological shifts required for integration.
Designed as a focused and collaborative forum, it fosters meaningful dialogue among decision-makers shaping the future of AI-driven finance.
Sep 9, 2026 · via hpcwire.com
They found a fix by exploiting the unique carrier dynamics inside everyday silicon carbide transistors.
How a single transistor mimics a neuron To make the chip run cold, the HKU team focused on a silicon carbide MOSFET.
What still needs to be tested While the team demonstrated working transistor physics at 10 millikelvin, the chip is not yet connected to live qubits inside a working quantum computer.
Generating While the team demonstrated working transistor physics at 10 millikelvin, the chip is not yet connected to live qubits inside a working quantum computer.
“Cryogenic neuromorphic circuits using gate-controlled negative differential resistance in silicon carbide.”
Sep 9, 2026 · via futura-sciences.com
That is precisely the layer Israeli company Quantum Machines chose to focus on: not building the quantum processor itself, but building the system that makes it work.
To address this challenge, Quantum Machines built its Quantum Orchestration Platform, a combination of hardware and software designed to manage the entire process in real time.
With support from the Israel Innovation Authority, Quantum Machines opened the Israeli Quantum Computing Center, or IQCC, at Tel Aviv University.
According to Quantum Machines, it was the first center in the world to bring different types of quantum computers together at a single site while tightly integrating them with NVIDIA DGX Quantum, developed jointly by NVIDIA and Quantum Machines.
Quantum Machines does not know which qubit technology will ultimately win the race, and it does not need to.
Sep 9, 2026 · via ynetnews.com
Today's quantum processors are noisy, which can make quantum chemistry calculations unreliable and inaccurate.
"The work shows a strong proof of concept for applying quantum computing to quantum chemistry on current hardware, demonstrating improved accuracy as higher levels of precision were required."
The results demonstrate the potential of approaches such as QESEM to help achieve the high levels of precision required for quantum chemistry applications."
Qedma recently demonstrated quantum advantage together with IBM, accurately resolving the dynamics of quantum materials unseen in classical simulation.
HQC2 specializes in the development of Quantum Chemistry algorithms and software designed to exploit the capabilities of NISQ and emerging early fault tolerant quantum computers.
Sep 9, 2026 · via ca.finance.yahoo.com
Insider Brief Fujitsu and Yaqumo have begun testing Fujitsu’s quantum architecture and software on Yaqumo’s neutral-atom quantum computers to support their practical use.
Furthermore, by adapting Open Quantum Toolchain for OPerators and USers to neutral atom quantum computers, users will be able to operate multiple types of quantum computers through a unified interface, thereby promoting the widespread adoption of quantum computers.
Notes Neutral-atom quantum computer: A type of quantum computer that optically traps neutral atoms cooled to extremely low temperatures with lasers and manipulates them with laser light.
STAR architecture: Short for “Space-Time efficient Analog Rotation quantum computing architecture,” it is a quantum computing architecture that enables highly efficient phase-rotation gates.
FTQC (Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer) is a quantum computer equipped with functions to correct errors that occur during quantum computation.
Sep 9, 2026 · via thequantuminsider.com
Fujitsu has developed a prototype diamond-spin quantum computer that incorporates tin-vacancy (SnV) centres into photonic integrated circuits The prototype can operate at -271.6°C, higher than the typical operating temperature of a superconducting quantum computer, and Fujitsu has demonstrated in a test environment that it can be used via the Fujitsu Hybrid Quantum Computing Platform without additional specialist knowledge. This development marks a significant milestone toward a modular architecture, one of the most promising approaches for scaling quantum computers, thanks to its high fidelity and efficient optical connectivity. The prototype builds on joint research started in 2020 by Fujitsu, Delft University of Technology, and QuTech, a quantum technology research institute part of TU Delft. Fujitsu will develop a prototype of a multi-module diamond-spin quantum computer by 2027. Fujitsu will also begin developing technologies to integrate the diamond-spin with a superconducting approach, accelerating progress toward large-scale quantum computers. This initiative is part of Fujitsu’s quantum roadmap, which outlines the company’s aim to realise practical quantum computing by 2030. Vivek Mahajan, corporate executive officer, corporate vice president, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited, said, “The diamond-spin approach we have applied in this prototype not only offers exceptional scalability in its own right, but also has the potential to be integrated with superconducting quantum computers to further extend their capabilities, enabling more complex and large-scale computations. “Under our roadmap to achieve a 250 logical qubit system by fiscal 2030 and a 1,000 logical qubit system by fiscal 2035, Fujitsu will continue advancing practical quantum computing across a broad range of areas, from software to hardware, while leveraging the key advantages of the diamond-spin approach, including high fidelity and optical connectivity.” Dr Kees Eijkel, general director, QuTech, Delft University of Technology, said, “We are delighted to announce this prototype diamond spin quantum computer
Sep 8, 2026 · via engineerlive.com
Fujitsu has developed the world’s first working prototype of a diamond-spin quantum computer incorporating tin-vacancy (SnV) centers into photonic integrated circuits. Operating at -271.6°C, this prototype surpasses the typical temperature of superconducting quantum computers by a fraction of a degree, potentially easing cooling demands. The development, stemming from joint research with Delft University of Technology and QuTech, marks a step toward scalable quantum computing through modular architecture. Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer at Fujitsu, said the technology also has the potential to be integrated with superconducting quantum computers. Tin-Vacancy Centers Integrated with Photonic Circuits Enable Scalability Fujitsu’s prototype incorporates nanometer-sized diamond crystals containing tin-vacancy centers with alumina optical waveguides; this fabrication technology allows for the extraction of single photons emitted from the SnV centers during qubit readout. This precise integration represents a departure from earlier designs, enabling efficient optical connectivity that supports scaling quantum processors. The company developed thinning technology to reduce diamond substrate thickness from several hundred micrometers to several hundred nanometers, a feat necessary for creating functional quantum computing chips. The prototype’s operation at -271.6°C is noteworthy because it exceeds the typical operating temperature of -273.13°C for superconducting quantum computers, suggesting potential reductions in cooling system complexity and cost. This higher operating temperature stems from the properties of the diamond-spin approach and its integration with the developed photonics-integrated circuits. Fujitsu also created a mechanism to convert quantum circuits into control sequences for physical operations specific to the diamond spin approach, allowing control through the existing Fujitsu Hybrid Quantum Computing Platform. Looking ahead, Fujitsu plans to develop a prototype multi-module diamond-spin quantum computer by 2027, signaling a commitment to a modular architecture for scalability. Kees Eijkel, General Director of QuTech at Delft University of Technology, described the prototype as acknowledging the ongoing challenges in demonstrating the scalability expected of
Sep 8, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
Abstract Dynamic random access memory is critical to classical computing but notably absent in current superconducting quantum processors. Integrating high-coherence memory units would enable resource-efficient control of logical qubits and allow the separate optimization of logic and storage subsystems. Here we realize an eight-bit cascaded random access quantum memory. We use a single transmon to classically address seven memory modes while isolating them from processor nonlinearities by introducing a buffer layer between the processor and a multimode storage cavity. We demonstrate arbitrary random access with an average infidelity of less than 1.5% per mode and characterize the many-body interactions that dominate the error budget. This architecture enables a significant reduction in control lines per logical qubit and supports transversal operations within the memory module, establishing a scalable unit cell for fault-tolerant quantum architectures. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals Get Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription $32.99 / 30 days cancel any time Subscribe to this journal Receive 12 print issues and online access $259.00 per year only $21.58 per issue Buy this article - Purchase on SpringerLink - Instant access to the full article PDF. USD 39.95 Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Data availability All data used within this Article are available from the corresponding author upon request. Source data are provided with this paper. These data are also available via figshare at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.32736012 (ref. 49). Code availability Simulation codes are available via figshare at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.32736012 (ref. 49). All other codes used within this Article are available from the corresponding author upon request. References - Ofek, N. et al. Extending the lifetime of a quantum bit with error correction in superconducting circuits. Nature 536, 441 (2016). - Takeda,
Sep 8, 2026 · via nature.com
In a new roadmap published on Sept. 7, the Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol Cluster said it is targeting a fully quantum-resistant Ethereum layer 1 by December 2029. The goal covers all three major parts of Ethereum’s base layer: execution, consensus, and data. The Foundation is preparing for the possibility that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could appear as early as 2030. However, at this point, it seems to be more likely that such a breakthrough will occur further into the future. Ethereum developers do not want to wait until the threat becomes imminent. "Q-day cannot be scheduled, so we have assigned ourselves a self-imposed deadline," the Protocol Cluster said. The December 2029 target will remain effectively non-negotiable until at least January 2027 (when the Foundation plans to reassess developments). Why quantum computers matter A sufficiently advanced quantum computer could theoretically break some of the cryptographic schemes that blockchains currently rely on. The Foundation is now trying to replace vulnerable systems well before such machines become practical. Its roadmap includes post-quantum signature schemes and changes across Ethereum’s transaction, consensus and data-availability systems. Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade is currently targeted for December 2026. Under one version of the roadmap, full post-quantum readiness would arrive five hard forks later. Another path would bring Ethereum to the minimum viable quantum-resistant milestone at a slower 12-month cadence. The quantum-resistance roadmap comes as Ethereum developers begin determining the scope of Hegotá, the upgrade expected to follow Glamsterdam. The Foundation views Hegotá as an important prerequisite for reaching quantum-resistance.
Sep 8, 2026 · via u.today