Quantum Computing Thematic Hub
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
The Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc Bangalore is developing India's first indigenous quantum computers using superconducting and photonic qubit technologies. The hub aims to build 50-1000 physical qubit systems by 2031, establishing India as a global player in quantum computing.
Research Focus
Key Objectives
- •Develop superconducting qubit processors with >99% gate fidelity
- •Build photonic quantum computing platforms
- •Create quantum software stack and algorithms
- •Establish quantum computing cloud infrastructure
- •Train 500+ quantum computing professionals
Key Research Areas
Superconducting Qubits
Development of cryogenic superconducting circuits for quantum computation
Photonic Quantum Computing
Room-temperature quantum processors using photon-based qubits
Quantum Software
Algorithms, compilers, and development tools for quantum applications
Key Achievements
Infrastructure & Facilities
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quantum-computingFaster-Than-Light Photons May Not Break the Rules of Cause and Effect
Scientists are increasingly investigating the implications of superluminal photon propagation arising from the Drummond-Hathrell effective action in quantum electrodynamics. Madhukar Deb, Jay Desai, and Diptimoy Ghosh, all from the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Pune, have revisited the question of causality in curved spacetime using novel diagnostics. Their research establishes conditions under which this seemingly superluminal behaviour does not lead to the formation of closed causal curves, addressing a conceptually nontrivial problem in theoretical physics. By analysing both the global causal structure and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator, the authors demonstrate causal consistency within the regime of validity of the Drummond-Hathrell effective theory for scenarios including circular photon orbits and two-black-hole geometries. The study centres on understanding whether the observed superluminality, where photons appear to travel faster than light, genuinely disrupts the established order of events. The investigation employs two independent methods to assess causal consistency. First, the team analysed the global causal structure of the effective optical metric governing photon propagation, establishing conditions under which it remains stably causal and prevents the formation of closed timelike curves. This analysis was performed for both a circular photon orbit within the Schwarzschild geometry and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole spacetime. Secondly, researchers examined microcausality from a quantum field-theoretic perspective, treating gravity as a fixed, Lorentz-breaking field and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator within the geometric-optics regime of the effective field theory. For the representative examples of a circular orbit in Schwarzschild spacetime and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole geometry, the findings indicate
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quantum-computingIndia Reveals National Plan for Quantum-Safe Security
Insider Brief India is building a foundation to address the national security risks posed by quantum computing through the implementation of a Quantum Safe Ecosystem. As quantum computing rapidly advances, the Task Force, formed under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has outlined critical steps for India to safeguard its digital infrastructure and maintain economic resilience. […]
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quantum-computingQuantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu - The Economic Times
Quantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu The Economic Times AP Quantum Valley: 1st Step In History! Gulte Breaking ground on India’s quantum future ibm.com
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quantum-computingQuantum computing Indias ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu - Mint
Quantum computing Indias ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu Mint
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quantum-computingBreaking ground on India’s quantum future - ibm.com
Quantum ResearchBlogBreaking ground on India’s quantum futureConstruction begins on India’s Quantum Valley Tech Park as the nation grows its quantum education initiatives and prepares for its first IBM quantum computer.Date7 Feb 2026AuthorsAnupama RayRobert DavisTopicsCommunityNetworkShare this blogBlog summary: India has begun construction on the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, the future home of the country’s first IBM quantum computer. The ground breaking arrives as a nationwide push to grow India’s quantum workforce is accelerating. For example, one free online quantum computing course co-created by IBM has already surpassed 168,000 enrollments for 2026. While construction is under way, tech park members will have access to IBM quantum computers over the cloud thanks to a collaboration between IBM and India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). India takes a bold step toward scaling its quantum workforce this week as the Government of Andhra Pradesh, a State in southern India, begins construction on Quantum Valley Tech Park in the capital city of Amaravati. Quantum Valley Tech Park will soon host India’s first IBM quantum computer, and tech park members already enjoy access to IBM’s cloud-based quantum computers thanks to a partnership between IBM and India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), first announced last spring. These initiatives are bringing renewed national focus to India’s ongoing efforts in quantum education and workforce development. According to a report published by the Government of India’s apex policy think tank NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in December, India will need to train approximately 100,000 quantum developers to secure its place as a quantum computing leader in the 2030s, a decade that will be shaped by the emergence of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The message is clear: India’s long-term competitiveness in quantum computing will hinge on the strength of its talent pipeline. “With Quantum
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quantum-computingSilicon Quantum Computing launches “Quantum Twins,” a world-first quantum simulator - Indian Chemical News
Silicon Quantum Computing launches “Quantum Twins,” a world-first quantum simulator Indian Chemical News
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quantum-computingQuantum Kernel Methods Show Competitive Radar Classification with 133-Qubit IBM Processor
Researchers are increasingly exploring quantum machine learning for complex signal processing tasks, and this study investigates the practical application of quantum kernel methods to radar micro-Doppler classification. Vikas Agnihotri, Jasleen Kaur from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, and Sarvagya Kaushik from the Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad, et al., demonstrate a Quantum Support Vector Machine (QSVM) capable of classifying aerial targets from radar signatures, even with the limitations of current noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) hardware. By combining classical feature extraction with quantum kernel encoding and evaluating performance on both simulators and IBM quantum processors, this work offers a crucial assessment of the feasibility and challenges of deploying quantum algorithms for real-world radar applications, potentially paving the way for more efficient and accurate target recognition systems. The research team extracted classical features and reduced their dimensionality using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to facilitate efficient quantum encoding. Reduced feature vectors were then embedded into a quantum kernel-induced feature space via a fully entangled ZZFeatureMap before classification using a kernel-based QSVM. This reduction in dimensionality is crucial for efficient quantum processing and encoding of complex radar signals. The study systematically investigated the impact of noise, decoherence, and measurement shot count on quantum kernel estimation, identifying improved stability and fidelity on the newer Heron r2 architecture. By mapping micro-Doppler patterns into an expanded quantum state space, the classifier can more easily separate subtle differences in target dynamics. This work provides a comprehensive comparison between simulator-based and hardware-based QSVM implementations, highlighting both the feasibility and current limitations of deploying quantum kernel methods for practical radar signal class
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quantum-computingPicoseconds on Demand: Tiqker Optical Atomic Clock Cruises the Quantum Corridor
Right on Time: Bringing Picosecond Precision to Live Networks I’m excited to finally get to share that Infleqtion, together with Quantum Corridor, completed a successful live demonstration of a high-performance quantum timing solution for critical networked infrastructure. We ran the test across 22 kilometers of live urban fiber, between Chicago’s ORD10 Data Center and the Digital Crossroad Data Center in Hammond, Indiana and back. Tiqker, Infleqtion’s 3U rack-mounted optical atomic clock, empowered with the White Rabbit time transfer protocol, held picosecond-level synchronization. The system outperformed traditional rack references and GPS-derived time on the short-to-medium timescales that matter for modern network data systems. Figure 1: Tiqker installation in Hammond, Indiana This matters because the future depends on timing that actually matches how fast hardware performs. What we showed is that deterministic, picosecond-class timing can be delivered over existing fiber in real conditions, aligning timing precision with the physical timescales of contemporary optical network hardware. We ran the test in the real world – these aren’t lab numbers. Figure 2: Tiqker units, White Rabbit switches and time distribution installed at Digital Crossroads. Where Timing Is Everything The potential applications for Tiqker optical atomic clocks are wide-ranging. In data centers and distributed computing, picosecond timing enables precise packet alignment, cutting time buffers and improving throughput. Emerging telecommunications systems using time-sensitive networking require deterministic time, while financial customers gain more accurate timestamps for trading, audit, and model training data. Defense, national security and critical infrastructure
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quantum-computingInfleqtion and Quantum Corridor Demonstrate GPS-Free Quantum Timing Solution for Critical Network Infrastructure
Live test between Chicago and Northwest Indiana shows up to 40X improvement over GPS for keeping digital systems synchronized Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum sensing and quantum computing powered by neutral-atom technology, today announced a successful live demonstration with Quantum Corridor showing how critical digital infrastructure can stay precisely synchronized without relying on GPS. Quantum Corridor is a quantum-safe, ultra-fast, and highly secure fiber-optic network in the Midwest enabling next-generation communication. The demonstration was conducted across 21.8 kilometers of live urban fiber between Chicago’s ORD10 Data Center (350 Cermak) and the Digital Crossroad Data Center (100 Digital Crossroad Drive) in Hammond, IN. The announcement follows Infleqtion’s plans to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX). Modern digital systems, from data centers and financial trading platforms to AI networks and defense systems, depend on precise timing to function properly. Today, most rely on GPS satellites to stay synchronized. But GPS signals can be jammed, spoofed, or disrupted, creating a single point of failure for critical infrastructure. As these systems grow more complex and handle more data, they need timing that is more precise, more stable, and more secure than GPS alone can provide. “As digital infrastructure scales, relying on a single source of time is a growing risk,” said Pranav Gokhale, CTO, Infleqtion. “This demonstration shows that quantum grade timing can be delivered over existing fiber, giving operators a more precise and resilient alternative to GPS for keeping critical systems in sync.” What Was Demonstrated The demonstration leveraged Infleqtion’s Tiqker, a rugged, rack mounted quantum optical atomic clock designed for deployment in operational environments. Operating on Quantum Corridor’s in situ dark fiber, the system maintained picosecond level synchronization while continuing to perform th
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quantum-computingQuantum Machines Becomes Sixth Tenant at Illinois Quantum Park
Insider Brief Quantum Machines, an Israeli quantum software company, plans to establish a lab at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on Chicago’s South Side, becoming the sixth tenant to commit to the state-backed research campus. The company develops control software that links quantum computers with classical systems and says its technology is used by more than half of companies building quantum computers worldwide. Illinois has committed $500 million to the park as part of a broader effort to attract quantum companies, research activity and investment and position the state as a leading U.S. quantum hub. Aerial view of the former U.S. Steel South Works site (IQMP) Quantum Machines, quantum software company from Israel, plans to expand into Chicago, adding another anchor tenant to Illinois’ push to build a nationally prominent quantum technology hub. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the company expects to establish a presence at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a 138-acre research campus under construction on the former U.S. Steel South Works site along Lake Michigan near the Indiana border. The company would become the sixth tenant to publicly commit to the park, which is positioned as the centerpiece of Illinois’ quantum strategy. Quantum Machines develops software that controls quantum computers and connects them with conventional computing systems. While quantum computers rely on the rules of quantum physics rather than classical electronics, they still require traditional hardware and software to operate, manage data and run hybrid workloads. Quantum Machines’ tools sit at that interface, coordinating how quantum processors execute instructions and exchange information with classical machines. The strength of the Illinois ecosystem is one of the reasons the company established a base in Chicago, company executives told Crain’s Chicago Business. “While QM has strong partnerships across the U.S. quantum ecosystem, the decision to
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quantum-computingAdiabatic Rapid Passage Achieves Low Multiphoton Emission for Quantum Key Distribution
Researchers are continually striving to improve the security and efficiency of quantum key distribution (QKD), a method for creating encryption keys using the laws of quantum mechanics. Parvendra Kumar from the Optics and Photonics Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, alongside colleagues, investigates single-photon generation using a negatively charged quantum dot within a microcavity, exploring both resonant excitation and adiabatic rapid passage (ARP) techniques. This work is significant because it demonstrates that ARP excitation substantially reduces unwanted multiphoton emissions and enhances photon indistinguishability, ultimately leading to a modest but consistent improvement in secure key rates for BB84 and twin-field QKD protocols when compared to conventional Poisson-distributed sources. The findings suggest quantum dot sources offer advantages over existing technologies at shorter distances, paving the way for more practical and secure quantum communication networks. ARP excitation boosts single-photon source performance Scientists have demonstrated a significant advancement in quantum key distribution (QKD) by optimising single-photon generation from a negatively charged quantum dot embedded within an elliptical pillar microcavity. This research addresses a critical need for bright single-photon sources exhibiting minimal multiphoton emission, a key requirement for secure quantum communication protocols. The team investigated two excitation methods, resonant excitation and adiabatic rapid passage (ARP) , to drive the quantum dot, revealing that ARP excitation substantially reduces the probability of emitting multiple photons and simultaneously enhances photon indistinguishability. This improvement is crucial for bolstering the security and efficiency of QKD systems. Experiments focused on meticulously characterising the single-photon emission properties under both excitation schemes. Researchers employed a negatively charged quantum dot, levera
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quantum-computingHierarchical Quantum Decoders Achieve Optimality with Tunable Speed and Accuracy Tradeoffs
Researchers are tackling the crucial challenge of decoding quantum information, a key step towards building practical fault-tolerant computers. Nirupam Basak (Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata), Ankith Mohan (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Andrew Tanggara (National University of Singapore) et al. present a novel family of hierarchical decoders that offer a tunable balance between decoding speed and accuracy, crucially retaining guarantees of optimality. By applying techniques from optimisation theory , specifically the Lasserre Sum-of-Squares (SOS) hierarchy , they formulate the decoding problem as a sequence of Semidefinite Programs, allowing for a controlled trade-off between computational cost and solution quality. Demonstrating significant performance gains over existing methods on codes such as rotated surface and honeycomb codes, this work represents a substantial step forward in bridging the gap between the speed of heuristic decoders and the reliability of rigorous, optimal solutions. The research addresses a critical challenge in building reliable quantum computers: efficiently correcting errors that arise from environmental interactions. While identifying the optimal error correction is computationally difficult , an NP-hard problem , existing approximate decoders often rely on uncontrolled heuristics. This work introduces a novel approach using the Lasserre Sum-of-Squares (SOS) hierarchy from optimization theory to relax the decoding problem, creating a sequence of Semidefinite Programs (SDPs) where lower levels are faster but approximate, and higher levels are slower but more accurate. The team achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating that even the lower levels of this SOS hierarchy substantially outperform standard Linear Programming relaxations commonly used in quantum decoding. By formulating the decoding problem as a series of SDPs, the researchers created a framework that allows for a controlled trade-off b
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quantum-computingRigetti’s India Quantum Win Offsets Setbacks And Shapes Valuation Story - simplywall.st
United States/Semiconductors/NasdaqCM:RGTIRigetti’s India Quantum Win Offsets Setbacks And Shapes Valuation Story January 28, 2026Simply Wall StReviewed by Bailey PembertonShareCopy Link Rigetti Computing (NasdaqCM:RGTI) secured its first major international order for a 108 qubit quantum system from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. The order marks Rigetti’s entry into India’s high performance computing ecosystem and a new phase of commercial activity outside the U.S. At the same time, the company did not advance in a key DARPA quantum program and has delayed new system launches, highlighting competitive pressure. Rigetti Computing, a quantum computing hardware and services company listed on NasdaqCM:RGTI, now has a substantial foothold in India’s supercomputing efforts through this 108 qubit system order. For investors tracking quantum hardware vendors, this type of institutional sale can be an important signal of customer interest beyond research pilots or early access programs. The missed DARPA opportunity and system launch delays point to a tougher competitive field, which is worth watching if you are comparing Rigetti with other quantum players. The combination of cross border demand and product timing challenges creates a mixed but meaningful backdrop as the company works to position its technology in government and commercial markets. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Rigetti Computing by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Rigetti Computing. NasdaqCM:RGTI Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026 How Rigetti Computing stacks up against its biggest competitors AdvertisementQuick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$22.31, the share price sits below the US$38.85 analyst price target range midpoint. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St views the stock as undervalued, trading about 50.5% below its estimated fair value.
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quantum-computingPhoton-Added Cat and Kitten States Achieve Enhanced Phase-Space Sensitivity
Scientists are continually striving to push the boundaries of quantum precision, and a new study details a method for enhancing the sensitivity of quantum states used in advanced technologies. Arman and Prasanta K. Panigrahi, both from the Department of Physical Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, alongside et al., demonstrate how manipulating the phase-space of quantum states , specifically cat and kitten states , with non-Gaussian operations can significantly increase the area containing sub-Planck-scale structures. This research is significant because it reveals that by adding photons to these states, alongside techniques like squeezing and displacement, researchers can broaden the phase-space and improve the performance of quantum error correction and precision measurements, potentially leading to more robust and effective quantum devices. Photon-added states enhance quantum phase sensitivity Scientists have demonstrated a metrological advantage in phase-space sensitivity by employing photon-added cat and kitten states compared to their original, unenhanced counterparts. This breakthrough stems from the increased amplitude achieved through photon addition, effectively broadening the phase-space representation of these quantum states, although at the cost of increased energy expenditure. The research team constructed squeezed states and two superposed states, the squeezed Schrödinger cat state and a symmetrically squeezed state, utilising readily available non-classical resources such as weak squeezing and displacement. These states, along with their photon-added variants, were then rigorously compared with parity-matched cat and kitten states using quantum Fisher information and fidelity as key metrics. The study unveils that quantum Fisher information isocontours reveal specific regimes where kitten states exhibit both high fidelity and large amplitude, facilitating their preparation through a combination of Gaussian oper
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quantum-computingSEALSQ’s Quantum Highway: Building Trust in Silicon for Global Connectivity
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) is forging a new path toward global connectivity by building what it calls a “Quantum Highway,” a fully integrated platform where “trust begins, in silicon.” Announced January 27, 2026, this initiative moves beyond isolated quantum development by embedding cryptographic identity and post-quantum security directly into hardware – ensuring inherent system trustworthiness. Beginning as a pilot project linking Spain, France, and Switzerland, the Quantum Highway now spans developments and partnerships across Europe, the US, Asia, and the UAE. This globally scalable architecture interconnects secure semiconductors, ASICs, and quantum computing systems, anchored by a physically secure hardware root key, promising “end-to-end trust continuity across classical, post-quantum, and quantum environments.” Quantum Highway Architecture Enables Global Sovereign Interconnection SEALSQ Corp is establishing a novel, vertically integrated approach to quantum security, moving beyond isolated hardware, software, and connectivity layers to embed trust directly within silicon—a platform where, as the company states, “trust begins, in silicon.” This isn’t simply about building quantum solutions; it’s about architecting a foundational layer of cryptographic identity and sovereignty for a post-quantum world. The initial groundwork was laid with a pilot “Quantum Corridor” connecting Spain, France, and Switzerland, demonstrating secure cross-border collaboration under a unified trust framework. This proof-of-concept has now blossomed into the “Quantum Highway,” a globally scalable architecture with active developments extending to India, the United States, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. The Highway isn’t merely a network; it’s an interconnection of secure semiconductors, ASICs, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum computing systems, all unified on a single platform. Central to this design is a “hardware root key,” physically secured within the silicon it
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quantum-computingHow the Winter Storm Is Affecting Natural Gas Supply (Video)
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quantum-computingRigetti’s India Quantum Order Versus Volatile Stock And Valuation Upside - simplywall.st
United States/Semiconductors/NasdaqCM:RGTIRigetti’s India Quantum Order Versus Volatile Stock And Valuation Upside January 27, 2026Simply Wall StReviewed by Bailey PembertonShareCopy Link Rigetti Computing secured an order from India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing for a 108 qubit quantum system. The deal marks the company's entry into India's supercomputing market. The order comes after recent setbacks in U.S. government projects, including exclusion from DARPA's Stage B trial. For investors watching NasdaqCM:RGTI, this new C DAC order comes at a time when the stock has been volatile, with a 15.1% decline over the past week and a 2.8% decline over the past month. The shares currently trade at $21.75, with a very large 3 year return that reflects how sharply the name has moved over a relatively short public history. The India win gives Rigetti a fresh commercial foothold in a supercomputing market outside the U.S., alongside its existing government and research relationships. As the company works to improve error rates and reset timelines for new technology, investors may watch how effectively it converts this kind of systems order into a repeatable revenue base and broader international presence. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Rigetti Computing by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Rigetti Computing. NasdaqCM:RGTI Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026 How Rigetti Computing stacks up against its biggest competitors AdvertisementQuick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$21.75, the share price sits well below the US$38.85 analyst target range midpoint. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St flags the shares as undervalued, trading about 51.7% below its estimated fair value. ❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of roughly 2.8% decline points to weak short term momentum.
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quantum-computingResearchers Factor 551 Using Novel Feedback Quantum Control with 9 Qubits
Scientists are tackling the notoriously difficult problem of prime factorization with a novel quantum approach. Hari Krishnan KB, Vishal Varma, and T. S. Mahesh, all from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, demonstrate an experimental method utilising feedback quantum control to factor numbers , sidestepping the limitations of both circuit-based algorithms like Shor’s and traditional Hamiltonian optimisation techniques. Their research, detailed in a new paper, presents an all-measurement-based feedback loop that iteratively guides a quantum system towards the solution, crucially removing the need for extensive classical computation of drive parameters after the initial Hamiltonian is set. By successfully factoring the biprime 551 with a three-qubit NMR register and simulating larger factorisations, this work signifies a potentially scalable pathway towards more efficient quantum algorithms for number theory and cryptography. This breakthrough relies on a Lyapunov-inspired iterative algorithm called FALQON, which leverages measurements of the system’s instantaneous state to determine optimal drive parameters for each subsequent iteration. The team experimentally verified this method by successfully factoring the biprime number 551 using a three-qubit NMR quantum register, alongside numerical analyses assessing the method’s resilience to control field errors. The study establishes a significant advancement over existing quantum factorization methods, which often demand high-fidelity quantum gates or substantial classical post-processing. While Shor’s algorithm requires an impractical number of gates with extremely low error rates, Hamiltonian optimization schemes necessitate complex calculations to determine the control parameters needed to reach the ground state representing the factors. This new approach, however, sidesteps these challenges by employing a feedback loop that dynamically adjusts the system’s evolution based on real-time measu
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quantum-computingSEALSQ and WISeKey Highlight Quantum Security Risks at Davos
Insider Brief SEALSQ and WISeKey announced the launch of the “Year of Quantum Security” at Davos, positioning post-quantum security as a growing global cybersecurity priority. The companies engaged with government, industry, and media stakeholders to highlight risks posed by quantum computing to existing public-key cryptography and the need for immediate mitigation. SEALSQ and WISeKey presented deployable post-quantum solutions spanning secure semiconductors, hardware-embedded cryptography, and quantum-resistant terrestrial and satellite infrastructure. PRESS RELEASE — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, and WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announce the inauguration of the “Year of Quantum Security” at Davos, marking a decisive shift in global cybersecurity priorities. As quantum security emerges as one of the most dominant themes of this year’s international discussions, progressively displacing Artificial Intelligence in terms of urgency, and strategic importance. Throughout the week, the companies carried out an intensive agenda, participating in numerous high-level panels and strategic events with global leaders from governments, industry, finance, and academia. These engagements included discussions with CNBC, Economist-related forums, Monaco innovation initiatives, India-focused technology events, the Choose France investment platform, celebrations linked to the upcoming USA 250th Anniversary, and many other international gatherings. Across these platforms, Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey and SEALSQ, was repeatedly invited to address what is rapidly becoming the world’s most pressing digital risk: the vulnerability of today’s digital infrastructure in the face of powerful quantum computers. As qu
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quantum-computingTechnology Innovation Institute Launches Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies with WEF
Abu Dhabi is set to become a global hub for cutting-edge technology thanks to a new partnership between the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, the ‘Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies’ will join WEF’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Global Network, focusing on breakthroughs in Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech, and AI. The Centre aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, leveraging the UAE’s unique position as a testing ground for innovation. “As frontier technologies accelerate, there is a growing imperative and opportunity to guide their responsible and impactful adoption,” said Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, highlighting the Centre’s commitment to responsible technological advancement and solidifying Abu Dhabi’s role in global science and innovation. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), will spearhead advancements in Quantum Computing, Robotics, Propulsion & Space systems, and associated AI applications. This collaboration expands the C4IR network to include the UAE alongside nations like the US, Germany, and Japan. The Centre’s establishment leverages the UAE’s unique strengths: an agile regulatory environment and a robust connection between research, policy, and implementation. Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, stated, “By bringing world-class research capabilities into the Network, this Centre will support industries in translating innovation into practical, responsible solutions.” The Centre will function as both an innovation engine and a platform for proof-of-concept pilots, further solidifying the UAE’s influence in science and innovation. Abu Dhabi now joins a C4IR network alongside the US, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and India, strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hu
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