Tag: Quantonation

Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending August 1, 2026

Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up for the week ending August 1, 2026 delivered hard proof that quantum signals can share live commercial fiber, silicon processors can run their own error correction, and real capital plus telco deals are turning roadmaps into working infrastructure. Northwestern pushed entangled photons 15 miles through Chicago traffic at 94 percent fidelity. ZuriQ raised $25.5 million for its 2D trapped-ion architecture while HRL showed an 18-qubit silicon chip controlling itself inside the cryostat. AT&T expanded its D-Wave footprint and post-quantum authentication reached origin servers. Readers who skip the links will feel the FOMO.

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August 2, 2026

ZuriQ Raises $25.5M Seed Round Led by Quantonation to Scale Native 2D Trapped-Ion Quantum Architecture

ZuriQ, the ETH Zürich spin-out developing native two-dimensional trapped-ion processors, has raised $25.5 million (€22.4 million) in a Quantonation-led seed round. The financing follows a 2025 pre-seed and includes Forward.one, Extantia, Firgun Ventures, and prior backers. A working 3×3 array of nine ions has already been demonstrated with Infineon-fabricated chips. Proceeds will expand the team and accelerate fabrication toward hundreds of qubits on a single chip.

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July 28, 2026

SBQuantum Announces New Investment, US Expansion & New CEO Following Deployment of Quantum Sensors in Space

SBQuantum has secured $4 million in seed funding to drive the commercialization of its quantum diamond magnetometers. The company also announced the appointment of Eric Giroux as CEO and the creation of a US entity, Zero Drift Technologies, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This strategic move strengthens its position in resilient navigation and threat detection for defense and public safety markets.

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April 16, 2026

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