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Qolab Secures $54.2M Series B Led by UC Investments to Accelerate Superconducting Quantum Platform Development
GlobeNewswire USA Overview Santa Barbara-based quantum computing hardware startup Qolab announced a $54.2 million Series B funding round on July 2, 2026, led by UC Investments with participation from existing semiconductor investors. The... -
IQM Quantum Computers Debuts on Nasdaq with $1.9 Billion Valuation, Becomes First European Quantum Firm Listed on Major U.S. Exchange
Business Wire USA Overview Finnish superconducting quantum computing company IQM Quantum Computers completed its business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. and commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ti... -
RIKEN’s 144-Qubit Superconducting Quantum Computer “Ei-II” Commences Operation with 99.9% Fidelity Amid Japan-Taiwan Compound Semiconductor Collaboration
digitimes Taiwan Overview Japan's RIKEN institute and academic institutions in Taiwan are strengthening collaboration on next-generation compound semiconductors. Concurrently, RIKEN's 144-qubit superconducting quantum computer, "Ei-II," ... -
Quantum Computing in Pharma R&D: Strategic Trends and Recommendations for Leaders Targeting Late 2020s Operational Impact
Sakara Digital USA Overview Between 2025 and 2026, quantum computing's role in pharmaceutical R&D transitioned from theoretical discussions to concrete experiments and strategic partnerships, with realistic expectations for operation... -
Horizon Quantum IPO Sees Boost from US Executive Order, Plans Ireland Research Center with IonQ Quantum Computer
The Motley Fool USA Overview Horizon Quantum (HQ), a quantum software development company, recently completed its initial public offering (IPO), experiencing a stock surge following the U.S. Executive Order on quantum computing. The comp... -
Quantum Computing VC Investment Hits Record $3.9 Billion in 2025, Led by BlackRock, Nvidia, and Temasek
Crypto Briefing USA Overview Global venture capital investment in quantum computing reached an unprecedented $3.9 billion across approximately 125 deals in 2025, driven by significant capital infusions from major investors including Blac... -
Duke Quantum Center & IonQ Demonstrate First Fully Distributed 3-Node GHZ State Using Photonic-Linked Atomic Qubits
Quantum Computing Report USA Overview The Duke Quantum Center and IonQ have achieved the world's first fully distributed three-node Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) state, connecting individual atomic qubits via photonic links. This bre... -
Fujitsu to Deploy 1,024-Qubit Superconducting Quantum Computer in FY2026, Targeting Practical Quantum Computing by 2030
Fujitsu Global Japan Overview Fujitsu announced plans to install and launch a 1,024-qubit class superconducting quantum computer at its Technology Park during fiscal year 2026, marking a significant step towards its goal of achieving pra... -
U.S. Accelerates Quantum Tech & PQC Adoption: $2B CHIPS Act Grants to IBM, GlobalFoundries; Federal Systems Mandated PQC Migration by 2030
Wiley Rein USA Overview The U.S. government has launched a comprehensive strategy to accelerate quantum technology leadership and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration, driven by two Executive Orders signed on June 22, 2026. This inc... -
Quantum Computing Nears Real-World Viability as Technology Maturation Accelerates
Fast Company USA Overview Quantum computing is rapidly progressing towards real-world viability, moving beyond pure research into stages with tangible applications. Ongoing advancements in hardware stability and algorithmic efficiency ar...
