D-Wave Quantum said it signed a letter of intent for $100 million in proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act to accelerate the development and scaling of the company’s annealing and gate-model quantum systems. Under the proposed agreement signed May 21, D-Wave would issue $100 million in common stock to the Commerce Department upon finalization of the award. The company said the LOI reflects strong federal support for its quantum computing technologies and their broader economic potential. “With today’s CHIPS Research and Development investments in quantum computing, the Trump administration is leading the world into a new era of American innovation,” Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said in a statement. “These strategic quantum technology investments will build on our domestic industry, creating thousands of high-paying American jobs while advancing American quantum capabilities.” D-Wave said the funding would accelerate delivery of advanced superconducting quantum computers, including a 100,000-qubit annealing system and a 10,000-qubit gate-model system, at its planned research and development facility in Boca Raton, Fla., as well as existing research and development centers in Connecticut and Canada. Annealing systems are designed to solve complex optimization problems, while gate-model systems use quantum logic operations to run applications more similar to traditional computers. D-Wave said its commercial annealing quantum systems are already in use, and planned advancements will enable performance gains in solving computational problems in optimization, materials simulation, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.?D-Wave’s next-generation gate-model platform is being developed for advanced applications in AI, quantum chemistry, optimization and materials simulation. “We believe that the U.S. government’s strategic investment in D-Wave would advance the country’s global leadership position in quantum computing,” Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, said in a statement. “The award would accelerate D-Wave’s ability to scale quantum innovation domestically, expedite key fabrication processes, and deliver real-world quantum
May 21, 2026 · via meritalk.com
U.S. Government To Invest $2 Billion In Nine Quantum Computing Companies
The U.S. government plans to provide more than $2 billion in funding to nine quantum companies to accelerate development of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. In return, the government would receive minority equity stakes in the companies. The proposed investment would establish two...
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Commerce commits to funding incentives with 9 companies to spur quantum development The letters of intent provide over $2 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to spur research and development in fault-tolerant quantum computing. The Commerce Department signed letters of intent with nine quantum computing and quantum foundry companies to provide funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support innovation in quantum computing. Announced on Thursday, $2.013 billion in CHIPS funding will go to IBM, GlobalFoundries, Atom Computing, Diraq, D-Wave, Infleqtion, PsiQuantum, Quantinuum and Rigetti to spur different components of the burgeoning quantum computing ecosystem. IBM and GlobalFoundries will receive $1 billion and $375 million, respectively, to build quantum tech-specific foundries. IBM will focus on manufacturing quantum-grade superconducting wafers, while GlobalFoundries will be tasked with scaling components of leading quantum computing architectures and modalities, such as superconducting circuits, photonics, trapped ions and more. The remaining seven companies will use Commerce’s funding to improve their proprietary quantum computing technologies and modalities. Infleqtion, for example, manufactures quantum computers powered by neutral atom systems, and will receive $100 million to further scale its work. Of the seven companies funded to continue innovation in their individual quantum computing spaces, Diraq, which specializes in quantum computing via silicon spin qubits, received $38 million. The other six each received $100 million. “With today’s CHIPS Research and Development investments in quantum computing, the Trump administration is leading the world into a new era of American innovation,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a press release. “These strategic quantum technology investments will build on our domestic industry, creating thousands of high-paying American jobs while advancing American quantum capabilities.” Commerce’s announcement follows the Trump administration’s behind-the-scenes work on at least one executive action that will spur agency migration to post-quantum cryptographic standards ahead of the
May 21, 2026 · via nextgov.com
SCHUMER APPLAUDS $375 MILLION FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS Schumer Previously Delivered Whopping $1.5B Award From His CHIPS & Science Law For GlobalFoundries To Expand Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility In Malta, Bringing GlobalFoundries’ Total Investment In Capital Region To $16B New Quantum Biz Will Position America At Forefront Of Technological Innovation And Expand Domestic Manufacturing Capacity For Quantum Industry Schumer: GlobalFoundries And IBM Are Powering America’s Leadership In Quantum In Capital Region U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today applauded GlobalFoundries receiving a letter of intent from the Commerce Department to award up to $375 million in federal funding from Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law to launch Quantum Technology Solutions, a new quantum business within GlobalFoundries that will position America at the forefront of technology innovation. Schumer said this funding, made possible by his CHIPS & Science Law, will help expand America’s domestic manufacturing capacity for large-scale quantum computers. “GlobalFoundries is powering the nation’s leadership in quantum technology right here in the Capital Region. Quantum technology will define the next century of innovation, and GlobalFoundries and IBM are helping the Capital Region to become the command center of those efforts. GlobalFoundries’ investment will enable them to build the foundation for America’s domestic supply of chips that we need to lead in quantum technology,” said Senator Schumer. “None of this would have been possible without my CHIPS & Science Law and the billions of dollars of federal investment in CHIPS R&D it included. Together, we are writing the next chapter of American leadership in innovation with New York as a global hub for R&D and manufacturing.” GlobalFoundries is also a key partner of a second CHIPS R&D letter of intent announced today of up to $100 million to Quantinuum, which
May 21, 2026 · via schumer.senate.gov
QuiX Quantum has introduced PACU (Photonic Assembly Control Unit), a rack-mountable control system designed to provide a scaled, standardized control layer across its line of photonic hardware. Deployed as a 3U, 19-inch air-cooled chassis, the specialized instrumentation resolves a primary architectural bottleneck in measurement-based photonic quantum computing: regulating large physical arrays of tunable optical components within enterprise server settings. By moving beyond bespoke, handcrafted laboratory setups toward repeatable infrastructure, the development underpins the QuiX Quantum long-term technical roadmap to construct modular, data-center-compatible universal quantum computers. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation The operational chassis is engineered to host integrated silicon nitride (Si3N4) photonic chips containing up to 1,000 low-speed phase shifters and up to 32 high-speed phase shifters. PACU features dedicated internal circuitry capable of driving and updating every individual tunable element simultaneously with a response latency of under 2 milliseconds. External multi-hop synchronization loops are handled via 32 specialized high-speed optical connectors designed to interface with external high-speed control planes—a critical requirement for steering measurement configurations within cluster-state architectures. To improve mechanical reliability and mean time to repair (MTTR) inside high-performance computing (HPC) environments, the unit replaces traditional flat ribbon cabling with rugged board-to-board interconnect interposers, enabling resilient electrical contacts and supporting hot-swappable module replacement workflows. Local condition monitoring telemetry routes aggregate temperature and performance variables directly to the core logic engine to provide automated overhead protection. Strategic Positioning & Ecosystem Integration The launch transitions QuiX Quantum from a component manufacturer toward a full-stack, fabless system vendor capable of isolating abstract algorithm applications from baseline physical tuning friction. The hardware deployment is structured to operate seamlessly within classical HPC supercomputing platforms, utilizing onboard Ethernet and USB protocols to function as a co-processor subroutine layer. Founded in Enschede, the Netherlands, in 2019, the firm utilizes its presence in the
May 21, 2026 · via quantumcomputingreport.com
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Quantinuum and bp Collaborate Towards Solving Fundamental Wave Physics Challenges with Quantum Computing BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, today announced the launch of a new quantum project in collaboration with bp, the global integrated energy company, aimed at modernizing how the energy sector maps the Earth's subsurface to locate oil and gas resources. Few tasks in today's oil and gas sector demand as much raw computational power as seismic imaging. Building on a successful pilot that demonstrated feasibility, bp and Quantinuum are now scaling their approach to simulate more complex subsurface properties. "This has the potential to be a very important industrial use case for quantum computing," said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum. "By enabling higher-fidelity data at a lower computational cost than classical computing, we can potentially provide a more efficient path for energy exploration." On classical computers, computational requirements, such as memory, scale with spatial resolution, so doubling the resolution of a seismic image can require up to double the computational resources. By contrast, in an ideal scenario, a quantum computer could theoretically achieve the same resolution gains with the addition of a single qubit,[i] potentially compressing simulation timelines while also reducing energy consumption. Hybrid quantum-classical approaches have the potential to further optimize performance, with quantum processors tackling the most demanding calculations while classical systems manage data logic, allowing results to remain grounded in real-world physics. If successful, this project could demonstrate that quantum computing can help solve real-world bottlenecks in global infrastructure and resource management. About Quantinuum Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has
May 21, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Penn scientists may have found a way to power future AI with exotic light-matter particles instead of electrons. Eighty years after the debut of ENIAC, the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are exploring a radically different future for computing. Instead of depending entirely on electrons, scientists are now looking to light itself to help power the next generation of artificial intelligence systems. ENIAC, developed by Penn researchers J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly, launched the era of electronic computing by using electrons to perform complex calculations. Modern computers still rely on the same basic approach today. But as AI systems become larger and more demanding, traditional electronics are beginning to run into serious physical and energy limitations. Why AI Is Pushing Electronics to Their Limits Electrons carry electrical charge, which creates problems as computer chips become more advanced. Moving electrons through materials generates heat and resistance, wasting energy and making systems harder to cool. Those challenges are growing as AI hardware must process and transfer enormous amounts of data. To address these issues, Penn physicists led by Bo Zhen in the School of Arts & Sciences are investigating whether photons, the particles that make up light, can take over some of the work now handled by electrons. “Because they are charge-neutral and have zero rest mass, photons can carry information quickly over long distances with minimal loss, dominating communications technology,” explains Li He, co-first author of a paper published in Physical Review Letters and a former postdoctoral researcher in the Zhen Lab. “But that neutrality means they barely interact with their environment, making them bad at the sort of signal-switching logic that computers depend on.” Light can move information extremely efficiently, but it normally lacks the strong interactions needed for computing operations such as
May 21, 2026 · via scitechdaily.com
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As IBM Shows Quantum Computing Prowess, What’s Taiwan’s Edge? Source：Meng-hsuan Yang IBM owns 91 quantum computers and serves over 300 clients, making it the world's largest quantum computing ecosystem. CEO Krishna has guaranteed that "quantum advantage" — the moment quantum computers surpass traditional computers in both accuracy and cost — will be achieved by the end of this year. Which two Taiwanese components did the CTO single out as having an opportunity? Views As IBM Shows Quantum Computing Prowess, What’s Taiwan’s Edge? By Meng-hsuan Yangweb only The most eye-catching exhibit at IBM Think 2026 in early May was not an AI server, but three gold-colored cylindrical structures with a distinctly steampunk aesthetic. The machines were IBM’s latest quantum computing system, Quantum System Two. Quantum computing is beginning to move into commercial use. At the conference, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna announced that IBM, Japan’s RIKEN, and the Cleveland Clinic had successfully used quantum computing and supercomputers to simulate a protein complex containing as many as 12,635 atoms. Just a year and a half ago, the number of atoms that could be simulated was only 10. IBM said this is currently the largest biologically meaningful molecular simulation performed using quantum computing, raising the possibility of significantly shortening future drug development timelines. Krishna also predicted that the industry would reach a “quantum advantage” milestone by the end of this year — the point at which quantum computers can perform certain calculations more accurately or efficiently than conventional computers. More than 300 customers worldwide are already using IBM’s quantum computing services. Boeing uses the technology to simulate corrosion in aerospace materials, HSBC applies it to bond trading optimization, and Moderna uses it for mRNA modeling. Jay Gambetta, head of IBM Research. (Photo: Meng-hsuan Yang) Jay Gambetta, head of IBM Research, said IBM currently operates
May 21, 2026 · via english.cw.com.tw
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New quantum sensor could count individual photons and hunt dark matter Scientists just detected one of the tiniest energy signals ever measured â a breakthrough that could transform quantum computing and dark matter searches. - Date: - May 20, 2026 - Source: - Aalto University - Summary: - Researchers have built an ultra-sensitive sensor capable of detecting unimaginably small amounts of energy â below one zeptojoule. The breakthrough relies on fragile superconducting materials that react to even the slightest temperature change. This level of precision could improve quantum computers, enable photon counting, and even help scientists detect elusive dark matter particles from space. - Share: Researchers in Finland have achieved a major advance in ultra-sensitive measurement technology by detecting an amount of energy smaller than one zeptojoule, less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule. The breakthrough could improve quantum computing technology, support the search for dark matter, and eventually make it possible to count individual photons. Quantum mechanics operates on incredibly tiny scales, and scientists are constantly developing more precise tools to measure and control phenomena such as photons, the particles that carry light. Greater precision can open the door to more powerful quantum devices and new ways of studying some of the universe's biggest mysteries. A zeptojoule is an almost unimaginably small quantity of energy. It is roughly equivalent to the amount of work needed to move a red blood cell upward by one nanometer in Earth's gravity. The research team was led by Academy Professor Mikko Möttönen at Aalto University in collaboration with quantum computing company IQM and the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT). Their findings were published in the journal Nature Electronics. Ultra-Sensitive Quantum Energy Detector To reach this level of sensitivity, the researchers used a calorimeter, a device designed to measure extremely
May 21, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com
Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small that ordinary background noise can drown them out. Some sensors are already in daily use, while others are moving from research labs into flight tests, hospitals and field instruments. For example, a human brain produces magnetic signals in the femtotesla-to-picotesla range – billions of times weaker than a refrigerator magnet – far weaker than the magnetic noise in an ordinary room. That is why brain scanners that measure these signals need ultrasensitive detectors and strong magnetic shielding. In some hospitals, these detectors use quantum technology to help map brain activity before epilepsy surgery, without touching the brain. Quantum sensors are showing up in other fields as well, including in navigation when GPS signals are jammed or spoofed, mapping gravity to reveal what’s underground, and boosting astronomers’ ability to measure gravitational waves. I am a photonics and quantum technologies researcher. My lab applies physics to develop a range of devices, including quantum sensors. What is a quantum sensor? A sensor turns a physical effect – temperature, pressure, light, acceleration or magnetic field – into a number. Most sensors do this with engineered parts: springs, coils or computer chips. But these can drift, or become less accurate, as they age or warm up. A quantum sensor uses a tiny quantum system as the “active ingredient” that interacts with the world to measure a physical quantity. The most common choices for quantum systems are atoms, electron spins, and superconducting circuits. An atom has a fixed set of energy levels, like rungs on a ladder. Light or microwaves can move it between those levels only at exact frequencies. A magnetic field,
May 21, 2026 · via theconversation.com
Academy honours Australia's eminent scientists - 4 mins read Today 26 Fellows and two Corresponding Members join the Australian Academy of Science’s Fellowship of 647 distinguished Australian scientists working across fields from fundamental physics to biomedical research. President of the Academy Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC said this year's cohort demonstrated both the depth of Australian science and the path from discovery to impact. “This cohort includes scientists whose work is rewriting the textbooks and has changed the world,” Professor Jagadish said. “Professor Andrew Dzurak led the team that built the world's first silicon quantum bits and is now scaling them toward manufacturable quantum computers. “Professor Sherene Loi's research has changed how breast cancer is diagnosed in hospitals worldwide. “Emeritus Professor John Long has identified 90 previously unknown prehistoric taxa, reshaping our understanding of vertebrate evolution. “Their work, and that of all 26 new Fellows, shows what Australia is capable of when its scientists are supported from fundamental discovery through to global application.” Diverse research fields represented Another of this year’s elected Fellows is Professor Yun Liu (Australian National University), an applied materials chemist whose pioneering research in defect and crystal chemistry has revolutionised materials design for future technologies, driving progress in electronics, energy and environmental applications. Professor Liu’s research relies on world-class facilities, including neutron and synchrotron sources, high-resolution electron microscopes and atomic force microscopes. “These tools allow us to probe matter at the atomic scale and solve complex problems in ways that were unimaginable decades ago,” she said. “Every material you study is different, which means every day brings new challenges, and you are constantly acquiring new knowledge and skills. “There is a sense of exploration, discovery and excitement that never fades.” Palaeontologist Professor John Long (Flinders University) is also among this year’s new Fellows. His research has helped
May 21, 2026 · via science.org.au
Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s). At the turn of the century, AI was showing signs of incredible progress and quantum computers were not far behind. More than 25 years ago, the main concept behind Bitcoin and other P2P digital currencies had already taken shape as well, but mostly within the cypherpunk communities led by Nick Szabo and other crypto pioneers. While it is still unclear when exactly quantum computers will become advanced enough to pose a threat to current cryptographic systems, it is a sure bet that they will soon compromise existing security protocols. And Bitcoin would be no exception to that, however, the larger banking and digital commerce ecosystems will be impacted as well. But a more careful examination of current software development trends indicates that concerns around the quantum computing threat is exaggerated. There are already dedicated teams such as those assembled by Adam Back‘s Blockstream (and other initiatives) already working on addressing the potential security threat from the rise of quantum computers. When the time is right, the technical experts should move forward with the necessary software upgrades to ensure the digital security of assets and online platforms in general. At present, the real threat to Bitcoin could come from large BTC holders dumping or being forced to liquidate their holdings due to regulatory issues or their business models collapsing. The rise of digital asset treasury companies or DATs like Michael Saylor‘s Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) actually pose a major threat to bitcoin price stability as one very large holder could impact markets in a major way. It
May 21, 2026 · via crowdfundinsider.com
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PsiQuantum has scrapped its plan to build a $1 billion super computer at Brisbane Airport and shifted the ambitious government-backed project to a new site after two years of little progress.
The company said the new location, in the Moreton Bay region, would better support the technical and delivery requirements of the project, which has attracted nearly $1 billion in federal and Queensland government funding.
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