This Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up highlights a busy week where governments and companies ramped up efforts in quantum security, navigation, and computing power. Key stories include new post-quantum tools at RSAC and significant funding for national quantum programs. The developments show the field rapidly moving toward practical applications.
This quantum computing weekly round-up captures explosive progress across funding, hardware, security, and international developments. Key highlights include U.S. Department of Energy’s $37 million push for quantum algorithms, IQM’s system delivery to Aalto University, and Quantinuum’s new Singapore R&D center with Helios plans. Security hardened with PQShield’s compact post-quantum libraries and IBM’s messaging protections, signaling the field’s shift toward practical, scalable applications amid a global race.
The Quantum Application Lab (QAL) recently secured a substantial € 1.2M grant from the municipality of Amsterdam. Dubbed the “Subsidie Economische Structuur en Arbeidsmarktversterking” or SESA, this grant represents a crucial step for QAL.