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BTQ’s QPerfect and University of Strasbourg Partner on Digital Twin for France’s First Public Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing Platform

BTQ Technologies announced its subsidiary, QPerfect, is collaborating with the University of Strasbourg to support aQCess, France’s first public neutral-atom quantum computing platform. QPerfect will deliver a hardware-accurate digital twin of the processor using its MIMIQ simulation platform. The aQCess system targets more than 400 ytterbium-based qubits with Rydberg interactions and is designed for open access by researchers and industry. The partnership places advanced software tools in direct contact with scaling European quantum hardware.

July 22, 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 Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending June 20, 2026

The quantum sector accelerated from research to real deployments and policy mandates in mid-June 2026. The UK and Japan sealed a $24 billion partnership while the US and France advanced legislation and sovereign quantum infrastructure. Hardware from IQM reached Oak Ridge National Laboratory and photonic systems arrived in Japan, with PsiQuantum starting construction on a utility-scale system in Australia. Researchers achieved passive error correction at the break-even point and companies launched scalable post-quantum security platforms. Enterprises such as Rolls-Royce and Cleveland Clinic are integrating quantum tools into industrial and medical workflows, signaling a shift to procurement.

June 19, 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

Pasqal and Riverlane Collaborate on Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Pasqal partners with Riverlane to merge neutral atom quantum systems with a specialized quantum error correction stack. Their collaboration aims to overcome reliability barriers by detecting and correcting errors in real time. Together, the two teams foresee industry-wide benefits for fields such as energy storage, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence.

December 14, 2024

Atos Receives Offer from French State to Acquire Quantum Computing Activities, More

Atos has received a non-binding offer from the French State to acquire its Advanced Computing activities for an enterprise value of €500 million, potentially increasing to €625 million with earn-outs. The offer includes an exclusivity period until May 31, 2025, and impacts the company’s financial restructuring process. An initial payment of €150 million is expected upon signing the Share Purchase Agreement.

November 28, 2024

Alice & Bob Releases Dynamiqs to Enhance Quantum Simulation Performance

Alice & Bob has launched Dynamiqs, a powerful quantum simulation library. It uses NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate complex simulations by up to 60 times. This open-source tool supports advancements in quantum research and development.

November 19, 2024

PASQAL and Mila Forge Quantum Collaboration for Advanced Computing and AI Advancements

In an exciting development, PASQAL has joined forces with Mila, a renowned research institute at the University of Montreal. The institute, founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, is dedicated to AI. This collaboration marks an exploratory initiative, aiming to elevate generative modeling through quantum computing benchmarking and integration with tensor networks.

January 15, 2024

Grenoble-Based Tiempo Secure Key in €10M French Project for Quantum-Resistant Security Chip

Tiempo Secure has been chosen to participate in the µPQRS (Post Quantum, Secure, Resilient, and Sovereign Security Microprocessor) project, backed by the French State. This project is a response to the growing cybersecurity challenges in Europe, aligning with the Cyber Resilience Act of the European Union, which aims to enhance security standards in digital products. Tiempo Secure’s expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in developing solutions to address the critical issue of strategic sovereignty.

December 22, 2023

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