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News Recent news items published within the last 6 months on quantum computing developments are listed below. Click on the hyperlinked item to go to the press release or news article for more details. For older news items published in 2025 click here, for 2024 click here, for 2023 click here, for 2022 click here, for 2021 click here, for 2020 click here, for 2019 click here, for 2018 click here, and for items published in 2015-2017, click here. February 12, 2026Europe Launches Euro-Q-Exa Quantum Computer at LRZ to Strengthen Digital SovereigntyEurope has officially launched Euro-Q-Exa, Germany’s first EuroHPC-hosted quantum computer, at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Munich. Built by IQM Quantum Computers, the 54-qubit system is a cornerstone of the EU’s “digital sovereignty” push, offering locally owned hardware for sensitive research in climate modeling and medicine. With a roadmap to exceed 150 qubits by late 2026, Euro-Q-Exa is designed to work in tight lockstep with the SuperMUC-NG supercomputer to solve problems too complex for classical machines alone. Read more in our full article here. February 11, 2026Chiral Raises €10M ($12M USD) to Scale Robotic Nanomaterial Integration for Post-Silicon ComputingChiral Nano AG (Switzerland) has secured €10 million ($12M USD) in seed funding to scale the world’s first robotic platform for the wafer-scale integration of nanomaterials. Led by Crane Venture Partners, the capital will be used to move their AI-powered assembly system—capable of placing materials like carbon nanotubes and graphene with sub-micron accuracy—into industrial cleanrooms. This technology aims to break the “Moore’s Law” bottleneck by making post-silicon materials manufacturable at scale. Read more in our full article here. February 11, 2026NIST Allocates Over $3 Million to SBIR Phase II Projects Advancing Quantum and AINIST has awarded $3.19 million to eight small businesses under its SBIR Phase II program to prototype next-gen technologies in Quantum, AI, and Semiconductors. A standout awardee, Icarus Quantum, received $400,000 to commercialize a “noise-free” single-photon source that could jump-start quantum networking by increasing entanglement success rates from 1% to over 70%. These 24-month projects are designed to turn lab breakthroughs into market-ready products for defense, healthcare, and infrastructure. Read more in our full article here. February 11, 2026Classiq Releases Version 1.0 to Formalize Quantum Software EngineeringClassiq has reached a major milestone with the release of Classiq 1.0, a “production-ready” version of its platform designed to turn quantum programming into a disciplined engineering field. Moving beyond experimental code, Classiq 1.0 introduces “correct-by-construction” enforcement, expanded support for the Qmod modeling language, and a hardware-aware compiler that adapts models to specific backends automatically. This release aims to bridge the gap between classical domain expertise and quantum hardware, ensuring that software remains durable even as the hardware landscape shifts. Read more in our full article here. February 11, 2026QuiX Quantum and Artilux Collaborate to Advance Energy-Efficient Photonic Quantum ComputingQuiX Quantum (Netherlands) and Artilux (Taiwan) have signed an MoU to develop energy-efficient photonic quantum computing. By integrating Artilux’s germanium silicon (GeSi) photonic detectors into QuiX’s hardware, the partnership aims to slash the cooling requirements for quantum systems. This move is designed to make quantum processors more “data-center friendly,” reducing the need for massive cryogenic setups and lowering the total cost of ownership for commercial-scale deployment. Read more in our full article here. February 10, 2026Orange Business and Cisco Collaborate on Crypto-Agile PQC NetworkingOrange Business and Cisco have joined forces to launch Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) secured network solutions, marking a major step in European quantum readiness. Using Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers, Orange is now offering PQC-secured WAN services, with managed Cisco SD-WAN capabilities expected by Q3 2026. This collaboration targets the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” threat by making network control and data planes quantum-safe through simple software updates. Read more in our full article here. February 10, 2026Infleqtion and NASA JPL to Launch World’s First Space-Based Quantum Gravity SensorInfleqtion and NASA JPL are joining forces for the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) mission, the world’s first attempt to put a standalone quantum gravity sensor in space. With $20 million in funding, the mission will use atom interferometry to map Earth’s mass changes—like melting ice and shifting groundwater—with sensitivity 10 times higher than classical tools. This “space-grade” milestone comes just as Infleqtion heads to a crucial shareholder vote on February 12, 2026, for its merger to list on the NYSE (symbol: INFQ). Read more in our full article here. February 10, 2026Nu Quantum Opens Trapped-Ion Networking Laboratory in CambridgeNu Quantum has opened Europe’s first industrial trapped-ion networking laboratory in Cambridge, UK. This facility serves as the headquarters for their Entanglement Fabric roadmap, doubling the company’s research space following their record-breaking $60 million Series A. The lab’s primary mission is to validate Qubit-Photon Interface (QPI) technology, which uses ultra-precise microcavities to link separate quantum processors together into a single, modular supercomputer. Read more in our full article here. February 10, 2026QuEra 2026 Survey: 62% of Organizations Face Classical Limits as Production Deployment StallsQuEra Computing has published its 2026 Quantum Readiness Survey, uncovering a “quantum execution gap”: while 62% of organizations are hitting the wall with classical computing, only 13% have actually moved quantum projects into production. The report highlights a “preparedness paradox,” where overall readiness confidence has dropped as businesses realize the true complexity of integrating quantum into legacy systems. Despite a massive talent shortage, the expectation for long-term utility remains high, particularly in molecular simulation and chemistry. Read more in our full article here. February 10, 2026Infleqtion Finalizes $6.2M ARPA-E Contract for Quantum Grid OptimizationInfleqtion has finalized a $6.2 million ARPA-E contract to launch the ENCODE project, a first-of-its-kind initiative using quantum computing to optimize the U.S. power grid. By deploying its 1,600-qubit neutral-atom arrays alongside the Superstaq software layer, Infleqtion aims to solve grid-dispatch problems that are currently overwhelming classical solvers like Gurobi. This green-tech milestone arrives as the company prepares to list on the NYSE (symbol: INFQ) on February 17, following its merger with Churchill Capital Corp X. Read more in our full article here. February 7, 2026Paul Scherrer Institute and ETH Zurich Demonstrate Fault-Tolerant Lattice Surgery on Superconducting QubitsThe Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and ETH Zurich have successfully demonstrated fault-tolerant lattice surgery on a 17-qubit superconducting processor. In a study published in Nature Physics, the team used a rotated distance-three surface code to perform a “split” operation—a crucial maneuver for entangling logical qubits without breaking error-correction protocols. This experiment proves that lattice surgery can manage the physical constraints of fixed-layout chips, clearing a major hurdle for scaling up superconducting quantum computers. Read more in our full article here. February 5, 2026QUICHE Project: UK–Germany Consortium to Integrate Quantum Workflows into ORCA SoftwareThe QUICHE Project (Quantum Integrated Chemistry) has been launched as a bilateral UK–Germany partnership to integrate quantum computing workflows directly into the ORCA chemistry software suite. By combining the expertise of Quantum Motion (silicon qubits), Riverlane (error correction), and FACCTs (ORCA developers), the project will allow over 100,000 scientists to run quantum-informed simulations for battery and solar cell materials. This “end-to-end” pipeline aims to automate the translation of complex chemical data into optimized quantum circuits. Read more in our full article here. February 5, 2026Quantum Motion Establishes European Subsidiary in San SebastianQuantum Motion has officially expanded its European footprint with a new subsidiary in San Sebastian, Spain. Located within the newly inaugurated nanoGUNE Quantum Tower, the site will serve as a hub for developing silicon-spin quantum processors. By utilizing standard 300 mm CMOS manufacturing, Quantum Motion aims to integrate quantum dots with “cryoelectronics”—classical control circuits that live inside the refrigerator—to eliminate the wiring bottlenecks that plague other quantum modalities. Read more in our full article here. February 5, 2026Infleqtion Advances to Phase 3 of Wellcome Leap Q4Bio Challenge for Precision OncologyInfleqtion has advanced to the final stage of the Wellcome Leap Q4Bio Challenge, securing $2 million to validate a quantum-enabled biomarker discovery platform for oncology. Partnering with UChicago and MIT, the project uses a hybrid quantum routine called HRQAOA to sift through complex head-and-neck cancer data—DNA, RNA, and pathology images—to predict how patients will respond to treatment. This clinical validation coincides with Infleqtion’s upcoming public listing on the NYSE (symbol: INFQ) via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X, expected to close on February 13, 2026. Read more in our full article here. February 5, 2026QuantX Labs and Adelaide University Finalize Resilient Optical Clock ResearchQuantX Labs, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide and the Defence Trailblazer initiative, has finalized a major research project to move optical atomic clocks from the lab to the field. By leveraging research from the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), the team has matured the TEMPO platform—a ruggedized, portable quantum clock designed to provide precision timing in “GNSS-denied” environments (where GPS is jammed or unavailable). Read more in our full article here. February 5, 2026Who’s News: Leadership Updates at IQM, IonQ, Q.ANT, Haiqu, and MoreThe quantum industry is seeing a major wave of executive movement as companies pivot from R&D to global commercialization. From IQM’s shift to a single-CEO model under Dr. Jan Goetz to IonQ’s strategic hiring of Domenico Di Mola and Dr. Tom Harty to lead networking and hardware, the “Who’s News” of early 2026 reflects a sector hardening its leadership for the long haul. Read more in our full roundup here. February 4, 2026Quantum Machines to Establish R&D Hub at Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics ParkQuantum Machines (QM) has officially partnered with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) to establish a flagship R&D hub in Chicago. Initially operating from the IQMP On-Ramp facility, QM will deploy its OPX1000 control platform to pioneer “hardware-control co-design.” This initiative is a cornerstone of Illinois’ $500 million quantum infrastructure push, aiming to reduce error-correction latency and scale silicon-based processors in collaboration with Diraq. Read more in our full article here. February 4, 2026SQC Launches Quantum Twins Simulator and Reports 15,000-Qubit Register FabricationSilicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has launched Quantum Twins™, an analogue quantum simulator that uses a massive 15,000-qubit register to replicate complex molecular and material interactions. Published in Nature, the study details a 100 × 150 lattice of atom-based quantum dots patterned with 0.13-nm precision. Beyond the simulator, SQC reported a staggering manufacturing throughput of 250,000 qubit registers in eight hours, signaling a pivot toward industrial-scale semiconductor production. Read more in our full article here. February 4, 2026QT Sense Secures €4M ($4.7M USD) for Nanodiamond-Based Cellular Sensing PlatformQT Sense, based in Groningen, has raised €4 million to scale Quantum Nuova, a sensing platform that uses fluorescent nanodiamonds to look inside living cells. By leveraging quantum magnetometry, the system can monitor metabolic shifts and oxidative stress in real-time at single-cell resolution—a huge leap over traditional methods that require killing the tissue first. With backing from Cottonwood Technology Fund and QDNL Participations, QT Sense is now moving this tech into a commercial discovery tool for drug development and oncology research. Read more in our full article here. February 4, 2026Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) Demonstrates Scaling Advantage with 11-Qubit ProcessorSilicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has achieved a major breakthrough in the silicon modality, demonstrating an 11-qubit atom processor where performance actually improves as the system scales. Published in Nature, the research showcases single-qubit gate fidelities of up to 99.99% using phosphorus atoms precision-placed via STM lithography. This “scale-up fidelity” milestone, combined with SQC’s recent delivery of a rack-mounted system to the Australian Defence sector, positions the company as a leader in the race toward industrial-grade silicon quantum computing. Read more in our full article here. February 4, 2026Welinq Releases Commercial Entangled Photon Pair Source Following First SaleWelinq has commercially launched its rack-mounted Entangled Photon Pair Source, marking its second major hardware milestone following the QDrive quantum memory. The first unit has already been delivered to a leading European institution. Designed for data center integration, the system generates dual-wavelength pairs—one for telecom fiber transmission and its entangled partner for coupling with atomic qubits—enabling the high-fidelity interconnection of remote quantum processors. Read more in our full article here. February 3, 2026Infleqtion and UW–Madison Demonstrate 99.93% Qubit Readout Fidelity via Quadrupole TransitionInfleqtion and the University of Wisconsin–Madison have achieved a record-breaking 99.93% readout fidelity for neutral-atom qubits. By utilizing a “forbidden” electric-quadrupole (E2) transition in cesium atoms, the team successfully performed non-destructive imaging while keeping atoms cooled to 5.3 μK, resulting in a 99.54% atom retention rate. This breakthrough, published in Physical Review Letters, provides a path to the fast, mid-circuit measurements required for quantum error correction. Read more in our full article here. February 3, 2026South Carolina Establishes University-Led Applied Quantum Projects in Transition to Execution PhaseSouth Carolina has moved into the “execution phase” of its quantum strategy, decentralizing state-level coordination into university-led research hubs. Backed by a $15 million state appropriation, the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University have launched specialized labs to apply quantum sensing to the power grid, optimize industrial software, and secure “smart city” infrastructure. This transition shifts the focus from general advocacy to building a workforce and hardware testbed within the state. Read more in our full article here. February 3, 2026Cavendish Laboratory and FormationQ Launch Applied Quantum Program Using IonQ PlatformsThe Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge and FormationQ have launched the Quantum Technologies Accelerated Alignment Initiative, a two-year program to transition physics research into industrial tools. Funded by a £1.675 million gift from FormationQ, the initiative provides researchers with direct access to IonQ’s trapped-ion hardware. The program focuses on hardening quantum systems for real-world use, advancing quantum sensing, and building the workforce frameworks necessary for mass adoption. Read more in our full article here. February 3, 2026Diraq Secures $20M AUD ($14M USD) NRFC Investment for Silicon Quantum CommercializationDiraq has secured a $20 million AUD ($14 million USD) investment from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). This equity injection is designed to anchor Diraq’s advanced manufacturing in Australia while accelerating the commercialization of its silicon spin qubit technology. By leveraging standard 300mm CMOS processes, Diraq aims to deliver its first quantum computer by 2029, with a long-term goal of reaching utility-scale performance by 2033. Read more in our full article here. February 3, 2026Zapata Secures Global Patent for Quantum Intermediate Representation Interoperability FrameworkZapata Quantum (OTC: ZPTA) has secured global patent protection for its Quantum Intermediate Representation (QIR) framework, with grants now active in Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. Functioning as a “universal translator” for quantum code, the framework allows developers to run a single algorithm across any hardware backend—from superconducting to trapped-ion—without rewriting code. This milestone strengthens Zapata’s position as a key architect of the hybrid quantum-classical stack, following recent collaborations with the University of Maryland and participation in DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking program. Read more in our full article here. February 2, 2026EU Allocates €50M ($59M USD) to SUPREME Consortium for Superconducting Quantum IndustrializationThe European Union has launched the SUPREME consortium with a €50 million ($59 million USD) budget to industrialize superconducting quantum technology. Coordinated by VTT (Finland), the project aims to bridge the “lab-to-fab” gap by moving quantum devices to TRL-6 and MRL-6 levels. The cornerstone of the initiative is the demonstration of a 3D-integrated 200-qubit module, supported by a consortium of 23 partners including IQM, Infineon, Alice & Bob, and Fraunhofer. Read more in our full article here. February 2, 2026EPB Launches Quantum Computing Fellowship Supported by $4 Million NIST GrantEPB (Chattanooga, TN) has launched its Quantum Computing Fellowship, funded by a $4 million NIST grant, to train an initial cohort of eight fellows in developing quantum solutions for local utilities. In partnership with IonQ, the program utilizes the on-site IonQ Forte Enterprise system—a 36-algorithmic-qubit (#AQ 36) rack-mounted machine—to focus on real-world utility applications. Led by Paul Smith, the fellowship coincides with the 2026 commercial launch of “EPB Quantum Computing,” offering businesses access to both quantum networking and processing power. Read more in our full article here. February 2, 2026QuEra and Roadrunner Venture Studios Establish $4M Quantum Testbed in New MexicoQuEra Computing and Roadrunner Venture Studios have launched a $4 million partnership to build a neutral-atom quantum testbed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As part of a larger $300 million state-wide investment, the project will create two major facilities: a Photonics and Optics Testing Center (POTC) for laser validation and a Classical Compute User-Access Facility for hybrid workloads. This hub will allow the Roadrunner Quantum Coalition—including Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs—to iterate on quantum hardware without starting from scratch. Read more in our full article here. January 30, 2026Quobly Establishes Canadian Subsidiary to Accelerate Silicon Spin Qubit IndustrializationQuobly, the Grenoble-based silicon spin qubit pioneer, has officially expanded into North America with a new subsidiary in Sherbrooke, Quebec. By joining the DistriQ quantum hub and partnering with C2MI and the Institut Quantique, Quobly aims to leverage Canada’s advanced microelectronics ecosystem to solve the “materials-to-manufacturing” bottleneck. This expansion is a key pillar of their 2032 roadmap to deliver a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer using standard FD-SOI semiconductor processes. Read more in our full article here. January 29, 2026Spain Invests €9.75M ($11.6M USD) in Nu Quantum to Establish Distributed Quantum Networking HubNu Quantum has secured a €9.75 million ($10.6 million USD) investment from the Spanish government to establish a distributed quantum networking hub in Madrid. Part of a larger $60 million Series A, this funding will focus on industrializing the Quantum Networking Unit (QNU)—a rack-mounted system that links separate quantum computers to work as one. Led by founder and CEO Dr. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, the Madrid facility will also develop Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to create high-speed, low-loss “Entanglement Fabric™” for the European quantum ecosystem. Read more in our full article here. January 29, 2026Stanford Researchers Develop Cavity-Array Microscope for Parallel Atom-Array InterfacingStanford University researchers, led by physicists Jon Simon and Adam Shaw, have pioneered a cavity-array microscope that allows for the simultaneous, high-speed readout of hundreds of individual neutral-atom qubits. By integrating a microlens array (MLA) within a large 34 cm resonator, the team created over 40 strongly coupled optical modes—and tested a prototype with up to 500—to extract data from atoms in parallel. This hardware breakthrough eliminates the need for slow, sequential scanning or fragile nanophotonics, clearing a major hurdle for scaling networked quantum supercomputers. Read more in our full article here. January 29, 2026Numana Commissions Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed in Quebec CityNumana has officially commissioned the third site of its Kirq quantum communication testbed in Quebec City, completing a high-tech “loop” that connects with existing sites in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Hosted at COPL-ULaval and the National Optics Institute (INO), and supported by $6.5 million in government funding, the network allows researchers to test quantum and post-quantum protocols in real-world conditions. With infrastructure provided by Nokia Canada, the project aims to bridge the gap between terrestrial fiber and satellite quantum links. Read more in our full article here. January 29, 2026Qilimanjaro Launches EduQit: On-Site Modular Quantum Computing for Research and EducationQilimanjaro Quantum Tech has released EduQit, a modular “build-your-own” quantum computer designed to bring physical hardware directly into university labs. Moving beyond remote cloud access, EduQit allows students to interact with the entire stack—from dilution refrigerators and microwave electronics to QPUs based on Qilimanjaro’s proprietary fluxonium qubits. This “lab-in-a-box” approach is intended to bridge the gap between quantum theory and the gritty operational reality of superconducting systems. Read more in our full article here. January 28, 2026IonQ to Acquire Seed Innovations for AI-Driven Quantum Infrastructure ScalingIonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seed Innovations, a Colorado-based R&D firm specializing in machine learning (ML) and cloud architecture. Closing on January 30, 2026, the acquisition integrates Seed’s AI-driven software expertise into IonQ’s Quantum Infrastructure division. Under the leadership of Frank Backes, the team will focus on using deep ML to predict system abnormalities and automate the scaling of quantum workloads across major cloud providers. This move continues IonQ’s aggressive “Full-Stack” verticalization strategy. Read more in our full article here. January 28, 2026IonQ Completes Skyloom Acquisition to Enable Distributed Quantum EntanglementIonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has officially finalized its acquisition of Skyloom Global Corp., a specialist in space-based laser communications. By integrating Skyloom’s SDA-qualified optical terminals (like the V’ger and Scotty models), IonQ is building the hardware foundation for distributed quantum entanglement. This acquisition allows IonQ to connect remote trapped-ion processors into a single unified network, reducing latency for space-to-ground quantum data and positioning the company to deliver full-stack, quantum-secure infrastructure for defense and aerospace markets. Read more in our full article here. January 27, 2026Classiq and C12 Integrate Software Platform with Spin Qubit Digital TwinClassiq and C12 have integrated C12’s Callisto digital twin into the Classiq platform, allowing developers to design algorithms for carbon nanotube (CNT) spin qubits. Using Classiq’s Qmod language, researchers can now simulate up to 13 noisy qubits based on C12’s specific hardware parameters, including realistic models for phonon interaction and charge noise. This partnership makes CNT spin qubits a supported modality alongside superconducting and photonic backends, helping to bridge the gap between software design and C12’s unique cQED-based hardware. Read more in our full article here. January 27, 2026D-Wave Announces HQ Relocation, $20M System Sale, and Defense Per