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        French quantum hardware startup Alice &amp; Bob has partnered with Google to offer its &quot;cat qubit&quot; chip, Boson 4, on Google's cloud platform.
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        Boson 4, the world's first publicly available cat qubit chip, aims to provide a robust quantum computing process by limiting bit-flip errors. Organizations can now utilize this technology via Google Cloud Marketplace to conduct quantum computing research and experiments.&nbsp;
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        Alice &amp; Bob intends to enhance the chip's phase-flip performance and enable multi-qubit operations in the future. It is also working on other multi-qubit chips for quantum error detection and correction.
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 <p>Alice &amp; Bob, a French quantum hardware startup, is collaborating with Google to make its "cat qubit" chip, Boson 4, accessible on Google's cloud platform. This chip is the first cat qubit chip available to the public and aims to offer a more efficient quantum computing process by reducing bit-flip errors. This advancement is now accessible for organizations via the Google Cloud Marketplace for use in quantum computing research and experiments.</p>
 <p>The company plans to improve the chip's phase-flip function and introduce the ability to perform multi-qubit operations. Alice &amp; Bob is also developing other multi-qubit chips specifically designed for quantum error detection and correction.</p>
 
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Alice & Bob announces Boson 4 cat qubit chip's availability on Google Cloud

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 <p>An alliance has been formed between Helsinki's quantum hardware firm IQM Quantum Computers and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Their objective is to present an assimilated hybrid quantum and high-performance computing (HPC) model at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) High Performance 2024.</p>
 <p>By working together, the partners intend to showcase a unified hybrid system that capitalizes on the combined capabilities of quantum and HPC for enhanced computational capacity.</p>
 <p>As part of its future strategy, IQM will assist HPC centres in preparing for quantum technology and will supply hardware for implementation.</p>
 
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IQM and HPE collaborate to present quantum-HPC integrated solutions

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 <p>UK quantum hardware company Infleqtion, in conjunction with aerospace companies BAE Systems and QinetiQ, have completed the first trial of quantum-based navigation systems in commercial flights. This technology is said to be immune to spoofing and jamming.</p>
 
 <p>These trials were sponsored by the UK Government and utilised QinetiQ’s modified aircraft, RJ100 Airborne Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was fitted with Infleqtion’s optical atomic clock, “Tiqker,” and an ultra-cold-atom-based quantum system. These components formed part of a Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS).</p>
 
 <p>Quantum technology aims to improve existing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. Right now, these systems depend heavily on the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and global positioning system (GPS), which can be disrupted easily and pose various economic, defense, and strategic risks.</p>
 
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Infleqtion successfully tests spoof- and jam-proof quantum navigation tech in commercial flight

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 <p>Novo Holdings, a significant shareholder in Novo Nordisk, is committed to investing DKK 1.4 billion (USD 200 million) in the development of quantum technology in Denmark.</p>
 <p>The funds will be used to build a dynamic seed and venture capital investment ecosystem for creating and nurturing quantum technology companies, chiefly in the Nordics area.</p>
 <p>Novo Holdings, managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation as its controlling shareholder, aligns this new initiative with the foundation's aim of enhancing human health and societal sustainability. The Danish Government and other contributors will support this Denmark-based quantum technology hub, situating Denmark as a key actor in quantum technology investments.</p>

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Novo Holdings to invest USD 200 million in quantum technology

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 <p>Riverlane, a firm specializing in quantum error-correction, has received GBP 2.1 million (USD 2.6 million) from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition Grant program. The grant is backed by the Horizon Europe guarantee and the Department for Science, Innovation &amp; Technology (DSIT), and Riverlane is the only UK company among the 27 awardees.</p>
 <p>The funding will be used to develop a real-time quantum error decoder prototype, a key factor in achieving quantum advantage. The prototype will be created using Riverlane's patented decoding technology and will also incorporate a quantum control system from Dutch company Qblox.</p>
 
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Riverlane secures GBP 2.1 million EIC grant to develop quantum error decoder

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 <p>Quantum Machines (QM), a quantum hardware and software company has entered a partnership with Hamamatsu, a photonics technology firm. Quantum computation, communication, and sensing capacities are set for improvement through this collaboration, though the specifics of the deal and its financial aspects have not been revealed.</p>
 <p>Their collaboration will incorporate QM’s camera interface, Observe, into Hamamatsu's ORCA-Quest camera which will allow for accelerated readouts of cold atoms and trapped-ion qubits. The QUA language enables real-time image processing and smooth integration resulting in a system that is commonly used within the quantum computing community. It also has support for camera link and CoaXpress interfaces in OPX+, creating compatibility with Hamamatsu’s camera, therefore improving research scalability.</p>
 
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Quantum Machines partners with Hamamatsu to enhance quantum computation and sensing capabilities

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<p>PsiQuantum, a quantum hardware company based in California, has received AUD 940 million (USD 620 million) from the Australian Commonwealth and Queensland Governments, with an equal contribution from each. The Australian Government also awarded AUD 18.4 million (USD 12.0 million) to the University of Sydney (UoS).</p>
<p>The funding for PsiQuantum, which is a combination of equity, grants, and loans, will be used to develop the first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in Australia. The computer will be situated near Brisbane Airport and is anticipated to be operational by the end of 2027.</p>
<p>The funds given to the UoS will be used to set up a new national quantum center named Quantum Australia. Its goal is to unify industry participants, academic experts, and research institutions to bolster Australia's quantum ecosystem.</p>
<p>The Australian government's financing is a part of its “Future Made in Australia” initiative.</p>
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Australia invests nearly AUD 1 billion in PsiQuantum and University of Sydney

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 <p>French quantum hardware company Pasqal is teaming up with quantum networking firm Welinq to create specific quantum interconnects for neutral-atom quantum computing. The terms or financial aspects of this partnership have not been made public.</p>
 <p>The collaboration will utilize Welinq's quantum interconnect technology to link various Quantum Processing Units (QPUs), a move that will assist Pasqal in addressing the problem of qubit scaling in fault-tolerant quantum computing.&nbsp;</p>
 <p>The partnership will lay the groundwork for large scale quantum networks and boost computational capacity by increasing the number of qubits. It will also facilitate secure quantum information exchange thanks to interconnected multi-QPU systems.</p>
 
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Pasqal and Welinq partner to enhance quantum computing industry standards

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 <p>US quantum computing firm Quantinuum announced a significant achievement with its 20-qubit quantum processor H1-1, becoming the first in the sector to attain a 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity. This level of accuracy in quantum computations, also known as "three 9's", is considered a milestone in commercial quantum computers. In addition, Quantinuum stated it exceeded a quantum volume (QV) of 1 million - this marks the highest QV achieved to date.</p>
 <p>In March 2024, the company showcased its quantum charge-coupled device (QCCD) architecture. This innovative technology tackled a longstanding challenge in quantum computing related to wiring.</p>
 
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 Achieving 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity indicates the computer’s greatly advanced error correction capabilities, which can increase the reliability of quantum computations. This progress marks a pivotal moment for the quantum computing industry as it gets closer to the breakeven point of logical qubits outperforming physical qubits, thereby enabling efficient real-life computational solutions.</p>

Quantinuum achieves 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity; surpasses 1 million QV

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 <p>The quantum computing company, Xanadu, based in Canada has formed a partnership with South Carolina Quantum (SC Quantum), a non-profit state quantum association. The aim is to create quantum educational resources and promote a quantum-centric workforce in South Carolina.</p>
 <p>This partnership will use Xanadu's open-source software framework, PennyLane, for the development of advanced quantum algorithms as it aims to boost quantum education and research within the US. The technology is also expected to offer practical learning experiences for SC Quantum's expanding university network, thus nurturing a culture of research, innovation, and potential entrepreneurial opportunities.</p>
 
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All Updates

Alice & Bob announces Boson 4 cat qubit chip's availability on Google Cloud

IQM and HPE collaborate to present quantum-HPC integrated solutions

Infleqtion successfully tests spoof- and jam-proof quantum navigation tech in commercial flight

Novo Holdings to invest USD 200 million in quantum technology

Riverlane secures GBP 2.1 million EIC grant to develop quantum error decoder

Quantum Machines partners with Hamamatsu to enhance quantum computation and sensing capabilities

Australia invests nearly AUD 1 billion in PsiQuantum and University of Sydney

Pasqal and Welinq partner to enhance quantum computing industry standards

Quantinuum achieves 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity; surpasses 1 million QV

Xanadu and South Carolina Quantum partner to expand quantum education and research

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