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SEALSQ and Quobly Sign $5M Commercial Agreement to Integrate Post-Quantum Security into Silicon Quantum Computing Platforms

SEALSQ Corp and Quobly announced a $5 million commercial agreement to integrate post-quantum security technologies into Quobly’s silicon quantum computing platforms. This deal marks the commercialization of their strategic collaboration and follows Quobly’s €115 million Series A funding. SEALSQ will supply Cryo CMOS ASICs, hardware Root-of-Trust solutions, and NIST-aligned post-quantum cryptography. The partnership aims to protect quantum systems against classical and quantum threats while supporting European sovereign quantum computing goals. Quobly plans to launch its Alloy Pioneer quantum computer in cloud environments by the end of 2026.

July 10, 2026

EuroHPC JU Launches Q-Neko Project to Strengthen EU–Japan Hybrid Quantum-HPC Collaboration

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has launched the Q-Neko project to strengthen collaboration with Japan in hybrid high-performance computing and quantum computing. Coordinated by CSC – IT Center for Science in Finland and funded with around €4 million from Horizon Europe, the 36-month project aims to develop software platforms, benchmarks, and standards for applications in CO₂ reduction, telecommunications, fluid dynamics, satellite image analysis, materials science, and quantum-enhanced artificial intelligence. By connecting leading EuroHPC systems with quantum hardware in Europe and Japan, including Japan’s ABCI-Q system, Q-Neko will foster expert exchanges, build a skilled workforce, and produce a technology roadmap for future EU-Japan strategic collaboration in hybrid HPC and QC technologies.

July 6, 2026

Bull and Alice & Bob Sign MoU to Integrate Cat-Qubit Quantum Computers into HPC Environments

Bull and Alice & Bob have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate cat-qubit quantum computers into high-performance computing environments. The agreement leverages Alice & Bob’s fault-tolerant cat qubit technology to enable hybrid quantum-classical workloads with reduced error correction overhead. Joint efforts will focus on low-latency interfaces, SLURM compatibility, and software orchestration to make these quantum resources accessible within Bull’s European HPC infrastructures. This collaboration accelerates commercial quantum-HPC solutions, supporting technological sovereignty and practical applications in materials simulation and optimization.

June 24, 2026

Quantum Machines Makes Second European Acquisition in Six Weeks as Quantum Closes In on Real-World Advantage

Quantum Machines (QM) has acquired Hungarian firm PCB Engineering, marking its second European acquisition in six weeks. The deal creates a new Budapest R&D hub and bolsters QM’s hybrid quantum-classical control solutions used by over half of the world’s quantum computing companies. With operations now spanning 22 countries, QM is accelerating innovation toward fault-tolerant quantum computers and real-world advantage.

June 17, 2026

Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending June 13, 2026

This week’s quantum computing developments delivered the first widely usable scorecard for logical qubit claims, multiple production hardware deployments across Europe, and the initial concrete steps toward Bitcoin quantum resistance. Distributed architectures showed new resilience, while cost and overhead barriers continued to fall. The pace of verifiable, shippable progress outstripped pure research announcements.

June 14, 2026

Horizon Quantum Selects Dublin for Second Quantum Computer Testbed with IonQ 256-Qubit Trapped-Ion System

Horizon Quantum is establishing its second quantum computer testbed in Dublin, Ireland, equipped with an IonQ 256-qubit trapped-ion system. This deployment at the company’s European headquarters aims to leverage Ireland’s quantum ecosystem and talent pool while advancing the company’s hardware-agnostic software capabilities through the Triple Alpha environment. The initiative follows a similar superconducting testbed in Singapore and aligns with Ireland’s Silicon Island National Semiconductor Strategy. Government support from figures like Minister Peter Burke and IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan highlights the strategic importance of this investment. CEO Dr. Joe Fitzsimons emphasized the step forward for both the company and Ireland’s quantum sector.

June 11, 2026

QuiX Quantum Joins QuantumBW and Photonics BW to Advance Photonic Quantum Computing Ecosystem in Baden-Württemberg and Europe

QuiX Quantum has joined QuantumBW and Photonics BW, key innovation networks in Baden-Württemberg, to accelerate photonic quantum computing development. The company opened an office in Stuttgart at ARENA2036 and maintains a presence in Ulm for the upcoming delivery of its first universal photonic quantum computer to DLR QCI. This integration combines Dutch integrated photonics expertise with German high-tech strengths, fostering a robust European corridor for scalable quantum technologies.

June 10, 2026

Quantum Machines Acquires QHarbor to Strengthen its Software Platform and Expand European Footprint

Quantum Machines has acquired QHarbor and is opening a new office in Delft, Netherlands. This expansion strengthens the company’s presence in one of Europe’s leading quantum hubs. The move will integrate QHarbor’s expertise into QM’s Orchestration Platform for hybrid quantum-classical computing.

May 5, 2026

Quantum Computing Digest — 2022

In 2022, quantum computing transitioned from speculative hype to pressing operational risks, forcing organizations to address immediate challenges in security, hardware, software, policy, fragile supply chains, and workforce shortages. Post-quantum cryptography advanced from theory to active planning and procurement, as delays now posed tangible security and compliance threats, while overhyped hybrid quantum-classical systems faced increased skepticism. Ultimately, the year highlighted that quantum adoption will hinge far more on mastering today’s engineering, infrastructure, and execution risks than on awaiting major theoretical breakthroughs.

February 10, 2026

Quantum Computing Digest — 2021

By 2021, quantum computing was no longer defined solely by experimental promise, but by growing demands for operational readiness. Across hardware, software, networking, and security, the ecosystem began organizing around scalable engineering and enterprise integration. Hybrid workflows, cloud delivery, and crypto-agile security planning progressed into early deployment. While fault-tolerant systems remained a longer-term goal, the year materially strengthened the infrastructure required to manage both opportunity and risk.

February 9, 2026

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