Photonic Quantum Computing: PsiQuantum & Xanadu Room-Temperature Systems
Photonic quantum computing news: PsiQuantum, Xanadu quantum photonics. Room-temperature operation, cluster states & quantum networking advances.
Photonic quantum computing encodes quantum information in light—using photon polarization, path, or time-bin degrees of freedom—to perform computation at room temperature without cryogenic infrastructure. This approach promises seamless integration with existing fiber-optic telecommunications networks.
Two Dominant Architectures
Two dominant architectures drive commercial development: cluster state/MBQC (Measurement-Based Quantum Computing) used by PsiQuantum, and Gaussian Boson Sampling/SGBSV employed by Xanadu's Borealis and X-series photonic processors.
India's Photonic Quantum Research
India's National Quantum Mission explicitly includes photonic technology as a priority platform. The Quantum Computing Thematic Hub at IISc Bengaluru targets development of quantum computing chips based on superconducting, photonic, and spin qubits according to official DST announcements. The Quantum Communication Thematic Hub at IIT Madras, established as the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, focuses on photonic quantum technologies including quantum key distribution and satellite-based quantum communication.
Key Advantages
Key advantages include room-temperature operation eliminating dilution refrigerators, natural compatibility with fiber-optic quantum networks, high-speed gate operations (picoseconds), and mature semiconductor fabrication for silicon photonics integration. Current challenges include probabilistic photon sources and detectors introducing overhead, photon loss in optical components, and massive qubit counts needed for fault tolerance.
Recent Breakthroughs
Recent breakthroughs include Xanadu's Borealis demonstrating quantum computational advantage using Gaussian boson sampling with 216 squeezed light modes, and PsiQuantum releasing detailed architecture plans for utility-scale quantum computing using thousands of modular chips.
quantum-computingPsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Partner to Advance Cancer Treatment Research
PsiQuantum has entered a collaborative research agreement with the National Cancer Center Japan to accelerate drug discovery using utility-scale quantum computers, a partnership intended to improve research, resource allocation, and patient outcomes in cancer treatment. The collaboration will focus on advancing fault-tolerant quantum algorithm development and creating clinically relevant applications, utilizing PsiQuantum’s software suite, Construct, for algorithm design and optimization. “PsiQuantum is proud to work alongside the National Cancer Center Japan as we explore what utility-scale quantum computing can deliver in designing new treatments for the benefit of researchers and patients,” said Sam Pallister, PsiQuantum’s Vice President for Quantum Applications. Pharmaceutical research and development is often lengthy and costly; PsiQuantum and the National Cancer Center Japan aim to overcome these hurdles by simulating molecular systems with greater accuracy and speed, potentially transforming how new medicines are created. PsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Oncology Collaboration The partnership, formalized through a research agreement, aims to advance fault-tolerant quantum algorithm development and create clinically relevant applications, addressing a critical need for faster, more reliable drug discovery processes. Current methods struggle to deliver timely results, contributing to the high cost and extended duration of bringing new treatments to market; PsiQuantum’s technology promises to simulate molecular systems with a level of accuracy previously difficult to achieve. This initiative will also incorporate PsiQuantum’s Construct software, a platform designed for algorithm design, analysis, and optimization for fault-tolerant quantum computing, facilitating a secure end-to-end workflow. Dr. Takayuki Yoshino, Director for the Department of Global Oncology at the National Cancer Center Hospital East, emphasized the potential for innovation, statin
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quantum-computingQuantum Teleportation Breakthrough Brings the Quantum Internet Closer
First successful demonstration of quantum teleportation between two different quantum dots. An international team of researchers that includes scientists from Paderborn University has achieved a major milestone toward building a future quantum internet. For the first time, the polarization state of a single photon produced by one quantum dot has been successfully transferred to another [...]
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quantum-computingPsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Partner to Scale Quantum Healthcare Applications
PsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Partner to Scale Quantum Healthcare Applications PsiQuantum and the National Cancer Center Japan (NCC Japan) have signed a collaborative research agreement to accelerate the development of utility-scale quantum computing applications in oncology and healthcare. This strategic partnership aims to leverage fault-tolerant quantum algorithms to solve complex challenges in drug discovery, resource allocation, and patient outcomes. By simulating molecular systems with unprecedented chemical accuracy and speed, the collaboration seeks to bypass the high costs and lengthy timelines associated with current classical pharmaceutical R&D, ultimately providing a direct path from theoretical simulations to real-world clinical treatments. Central to this collaboration is the use of PsiQuantum’s Construct software suite, a comprehensive platform designed for the full lifecycle of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms. The Construct environment features specialized tools such as Workbench for symbolic algorithm definition, Qubricks—a collection of modular, optimized building blocks for chemistry and materials science—and a Resource Analyzer to identify computational bottlenecks. These tools will enable researchers at NCC Japan and partner pharmaceutical companies to design and optimize algorithms specifically for large-scale photonic quantum systems, ensuring they are prepared to deploy clinically relevant applications as soon as utility-scale hardware is available. The partnership is led by Dr. Takayuki Yoshino, Director of the Department of Global Oncology at NCC Hospital East, and Sam Pallister, PsiQuantum’s Vice President for Quantum Applications. This initiative aligns with Japan’s broader National Quantum Strategy and builds upon existing domestic research infrastructure, including the NCC’s recent collaborations with RIKEN on medical quantum computing. By integrating PsiQuantum’s photonic hardware roadmap with NCC Japan’s deep exper
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quantum-computingOn computational complexity and average-case hardness of shallow-depth boson sampling
AbstractBoson Sampling, a computational task believed to be classically hard to simulate, is expected to hold promise for demonstrating quantum computational advantage using near-term quantum devices. However, noise in experimental implementations poses a significant challenge, potentially rendering Boson Sampling classically simulable and compromising its classical intractability. Numerous studies have proposed classical algorithms that can efficiently simulate Boson Sampling under various noise models, particularly as noise rates increase with circuit depth. To address this challenge, we investigate the viability of achieving quantum computational advantage through Boson Sampling implemented with shallow-depth linear optical circuits. In particular, as the average-case hardness of estimating output probabilities of Boson Sampling is a crucial ingredient in demonstrating its classical intractability, we make progress on establishing the average-case hardness of Boson Sampling confined to logarithmic-depth regimes. We also obtain the average-case hardness for logarithmic-depth Fock-state Boson Sampling subject to lossy environments and for the logarithmic-depth Gaussian Boson Sampling. By providing complexity-theoretical backgrounds for the classical simulation hardness of logarithmic-depth Boson Sampling, we expect that our findings will mark a crucial step towards a more noise-tolerant demonstration of quantum advantage with shallow-depth Boson Sampling.Popular summaryBoson Sampling is a leading candidate for near-term demonstrations of quantum advantage. However, noise in any realistic implementations remains significant challenge, which can render Boson Sampling classically simulable and hinder the achievement of quantum advantage. We address this challenge by studying the classical hardness for shallow-depth Boson Sampling, particularly focusing on logarithmic-depth linear-optical circuits that substantially reduce the accumulation of noise. We develop rigorous
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quantum-computingPsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Partner on Quantum Computing Research for Healthcare - The Quantum Insider
PsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan Partner on Quantum Computing Research for Healthcare The Quantum Insider
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quantum-computingXanadu Joins University of Maryland's ARLIS to Advance the Security of Quantum Computing - HPCwire
Xanadu Joins University of Maryland's ARLIS to Advance the Security of Quantum Computing HPCwire
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quantum-computingPsiQuantum and National Cancer Center Japan partner on quantum computing - Pharmaceutical Technology
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quantum-computingGenerative modeling with Gaussian Boson Sampling: classically trainable Bosonic Born Machines
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2603.11195 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 11 Mar 2026] Title:Generative modeling with Gaussian Boson Sampling: classically trainable Bosonic Born Machines Authors:Zoltán Kolarovszki, Bence Bakó, Michał Oszmaniec, Changhun Oh, Zoltán Zimborás View a PDF of the paper titled Generative modeling with Gaussian Boson Sampling: classically trainable Bosonic Born Machines, by Zolt\'an Kolarovszki and 4 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:Quantum generative modeling has emerged as a promising application of quantum computers, aiming to model complex probability distributions beyond the reach of classical methods. In practice, however, training such models often requires costly gradient estimation performed directly on the quantum hardware. Crucially, for certain structured quantum circuits, expectation values of local observables can be efficiently evaluated on a classical computer, enabling classical training without calls to the quantum hardware in the optimization loop. In these models, sampling from the resulting circuits can still be classically hard, so inference must be performed on a quantum device, yielding a potential computational advantage. In this work, we introduce a photonic quantum generative model built on parametrized Gaussian Boson Sampling circuits. The training is based on the efficient classical evaluation of expectation values enabled by the Gaussian structure of the state, allowing scalable optimization of the model parameters through the maximum mean discrepancy loss function. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach through numerical experiments on photonic systems with up to 805 modes and over a million trainable parameters, highlighting its scalability and suitability for near-term photonic quantum devices. Comments: Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph) Cite as: arXiv:2603.11195 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2603.11195v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.11195 Focus to
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quantum-computingQuantum photonic frequency processor on thin-film lithium niobate
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2603.11471 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 12 Mar 2026] Title:Quantum photonic frequency processor on thin-film lithium niobate Authors:Ran Yang, Wei Zhou, Dong-Jie Guo, Hong-Ming Ke, Linrunde Tao, Ying Wei, Jia-Chen Duan, Yu Cui, Kunpeng Jia, Zhenda Xie, Zhongjin Lin, Xinlun Cai, Yan-Xiao Gong, Shi-Ning Zhu View a PDF of the paper titled Quantum photonic frequency processor on thin-film lithium niobate, by Ran Yang and 13 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:The rapid development of photonic quantum information processing necessitates precise and programmable control over optical frequency, a capability critical not only for achieving photon indistinguishability but also for exploiting a virtually unbounded frequency dimension. However, efficient and scalable processing of frequency-encoded photon states remains challenging, primarily due to the limited nonlinear optical interaction in most photonic materials. Here, by harnessing the high-performance thin-film lithium niobate electro-optic (EO) platform, we demonstrate an integrated quantum photonic frequency processor that enables coherent and programmable control of photon frequency with high precision. We establish a scalable architecture for frequency-encoded quantum information processing. Using a fully integrated photonic chip, we realize a universal set of frequency-encoded quantum logic gates, including arbitrary single-qubit rotation gates and the two-qubit controlled-phase gate. Furthermore, we demonstrate its application in high fidelity characterization of frequency-bin entangled states. Our work reveals the unprecedented potential of utilizing the frequency degree of freedom in integrated quantum photonic systems. Comments: Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Optics (physics.optics) Cite as: arXiv:2603.11471 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2603.11471v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.11471 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via D
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quantum-computingXanadu to get $390 million for data centre as SPAC deal nears
The facility, which will be the size of three to five tennis courts, should start operating by 2030, and the firm is looking for a location in the Toronto region. Photo by Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc.Article contentXanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is set to receive as much as $390 million in government financial aid to build the engineering and domestic manufacturing capabilities for its first quantum-powered data centre in Ontario, a deal that’s being negotiated just as the company is about to go public.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle content“It’s a huge validator of our approach to build large-scale quantum computers using photonics,” chief executive Christian Weedbrook said.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentArticle contentDetails about the money from the Canadian and Ontario governments are still being finalized, he said.Article contentPosthasteBreaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentXanadu anticipates the data centre will cost around US$1 billion. The facility, which will be the size of three to five tennis courts, should start operating by 2030, and the firm is looking for a location in the Toronto region.Article contentXanadu is about to go public through a deal with a blank-cheque company that could valu
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quantum-computingQuantum Computing News: IBM, IonQ, and Xanadu Signal the Next Phase of Quantum Infrastructure and Security - TipRanks
Quantum Computing News: IBM, IonQ, and Xanadu Signal the Next Phase of Quantum Infrastructure and Security TipRanks
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quantum-computingXanadu and ETRI Collaborate to Advance Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithm Design
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have launched a two-year collaborative research project to accelerate the design of algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Supported by a major grant from the South Korean government, the partnership will focus on enhancing software infrastructure to optimize resource usage for complex quantum algorithms, a critical step toward distributed quantum computing. The project will advance resource estimation capabilities within Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum programming library and Catalyst compiler, tools designed to predict performance and shorten development cycles by estimating qubit and gate counts. Christian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu, said, “It is vital for researchers to understand the quantum resources their algorithms require.” By developing advanced resource estimation and compiler tools in PennyLane and Catalyst, we are providing ETRI with the software capabilities needed to design algorithms that are both efficient and scalable. Xanadu & ETRI Advance Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing The partnership, supported by a grant from the South Korean government, focuses on improving the software infrastructure necessary for designing and executing complex algorithms on future quantum computers. This initiative recognizes that hardware advancements alone are insufficient; robust software tools are essential for maximizing the capabilities of emerging quantum processors and overcoming the inherent challenges of quantum error correction. These tools are designed to allow researchers to predict the performance of quantum algorithms and streamline the development process by estimating the resources, specifically the number of qubits and quantum gates, required before execution on actual hardware. This predictive capability is crucial for identifying algorithmic bottlenecks and optimizing resource allocation, particularly as quantum comput
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quantum-computingXanadu and ETRI Partner to Accelerate Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithm Design using PennyLane - The Quantum Insider
PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, has partnered with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), South Korea’s premier government-funded research institution, on a new two-year collaborative research project. The project is supported by a major grant from the South Korean government to advance the nation’s quantum ecosystem. Building on the two organizations’ successful history of collaboration in quantum machine learning, the new research partnership focuses on advancing the software infrastructure required to study and execute complex algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). The collaboration aims to equip researchers with tools to identify algorithmic bottlenecks and optimize resource usage, a critical step toward enabling distributed quantum computing. Specifically, the project seeks to advance the resource estimation capabilities within Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum programming library and its Catalyst hybrid quantum-classical compiler. These integrated tools empower researchers to predict quantum computing performance and shorten development cycles by estimating resources, such as qubit and gate counts, required for complex algorithms before they are run on hardware. “It is vital for researchers to understand the quantum resources their algorithms require,” said Christian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu. “By developing advanced resource estimation and compiler tools in PennyLane and Catalyst, we are providing ETRI with the software capabilities needed to design next-generation algorithms that are both efficient and scalable.” “Our goal is to develop the essential system software that will power a distributed quantum future,” said Dr. Yongsoo Hwang, Manager of the Quantum Computing Research Section at ETRI.
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quantum-computingXanadu and ETRI Partner to Accelerate Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithm Design using PennyLane
Insider Brief Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have launched a two-year research collaboration to develop software tools for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The project will enhance resource estimation capabilities in Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum programming library and Catalyst hybrid compiler to help researchers analyze algorithm requirements before running them on hardware. Supported by the South Korean government, the collaboration aims to improve tools for large-scale quantum algorithm design and contribute to the long-term development of distributed quantum computing. PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, has partnered with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), South Korea’s premier government-funded research institution, on a new two-year collaborative research project. The project is supported by a major grant from the South Korean government to advance the nation’s quantum ecosystem. Building on the two organizations’ successful history of collaboration in quantum machine learning, the new research partnership focuses on advancing the software infrastructure required to study and execute complex algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). The collaboration aims to equip researchers with tools to identify algorithmic bottlenecks and optimize resource usage, a critical step toward enabling distributed quantum computing. Specifically, the project seeks to advance the resource estimation capabilities within Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum programming library and its Catalyst hybrid quantum-classical compiler. These integrated tools empower researchers to predict quantum computing performance and shorten development cycles by estimating resources, such as qubit and gate counts, required for complex algorithms before they are run on hardware. “It is vital for researchers to understand the qua
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quantum-computingRemote engineering of particle-like topologies to visualise entanglement dynamics
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2603.10491 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 11 Mar 2026] Title:Remote engineering of particle-like topologies to visualise entanglement dynamics Authors:Fazilah Nothlawala, Bereneice Sephton, Pedro Ornelas, Mwezi Koni, Bruno Piccirillo, Liang Feng, Isaac Nape, Vincenzo D'Ambrosio, Andrew Forbes View a PDF of the paper titled Remote engineering of particle-like topologies to visualise entanglement dynamics, by Fazilah Nothlawala and 8 other authors View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:Skyrmions are a particle-like topology with a quantised skyrmion number, realised across condensed matter and photonic platforms alike. In quantum photonics, they constitute an emerging resource, promising robust quantum information encoding, so far realised as single photon and bi-photon entangled states. Here we report the first visualisation of tripartite entanglement dynamics through topological structure using spin-skyrmion entangled states, where the topology of a single photon is remotely controlled through the spin of its entangled partner. We visualise our tripartite state theoretically by introducing the notion of a topological Bloch sphere that completely captures the entanglement and topolological features of the state. By leveraging this state, we realise the first quantum multiskyrmions, comprising multiple localised skyrmions within a single structure, that emulate signatures of their magnetic counterparts. We verify this experimentally and show that traversing our topological sphere reveals entanglement-driven particle-like motion of the localised topological structures. These dynamics unveil a physical manifestation of tripartite entanglement correlations which we illustrate by example of GHZ-like states, enabling a visualisation of multiple Bell states encoded within our system. Our work opens exciting possibilities for quantum sensing by mapping complex quantum channel features onto topological observables of multipartite states and offers a promisi
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quantum-computingJIJ Europe Collaborates with ORCA Computing, bp, and NQCC on Energy Optimization
JIJ Europe Collaborates with ORCA Computing, bp, and NQCC on Energy Optimization JIJ Europe Ltd., the UK subsidiary of JIJ Inc., has commenced a collaborative project with ORCA Computing, bp, and the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) under the SparQ programme. The consortium aims to validate a quantum–classical hybrid optimization workflow for the Unit Commitment problem, a core challenge in the energy sector involving the start-up and shut-down scheduling of power generators to meet demand at minimal cost. This project utilizes operational data to address the interdependent constraints and discrete decisions inherent in large-scale electricity system planning. The technical framework employs a hybrid decomposition method developed by JIJ for Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) formulations. This method breaks large-scale optimization horizons into smaller subproblems, which are converted into quantum circuits and executed on ORCA Computing’s photonic quantum computing system. The photonic architecture utilizes non-classical statistics to sample solution landscapes, providing a mechanism to explore optimization tasks in ways that classical heuristics cannot. The results are then recomposed into a global plan, demonstrating a scalable pathway for applying quantum computation to industrial energy planning. The project utilizes an ORCA testbed installed at the NQCC, featuring a rack-mounted architecture with multiple photonic sources. This collaboration builds upon a previous strategic partnership between JIJ Inc. and ORCA Computing focused on the development of integrated quantum hardware and software for optimization. By leveraging the ORCA system’s software development kit (SDK) and JIJ’s optimization software, the partners are identifying technical milestones required for the transition of hybrid quantum–classical workflows into production-level energy operations. For full details on the SparQ project and the technical workflow, consult the official JIJ
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quantum-computingXanadu in Talks For Up to C$390 Million From Canada And Ontario to Advance Quantum Manufacturing
Insider Brief Xanadu Quantum Technologies has entered negotiations with the governments of Canada and Ontario for up to $390 million in potential support for Project OPTIMISM, an initiative aimed at building advanced semiconductor and photonic manufacturing capabilities for the quantum technology supply chain. The proposed project would establish domestic capabilities in areas such as heterogeneous integration, photonic integrated circuit packaging, wafer-level semiconductor testing and measurement, and quantum module assembly to support the development of large-scale photonic quantum systems. If finalized, the initiative is expected to advance Xanadu’s roadmap toward utility-scale quantum computing while strengthening Canada’s position in photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, and related technologies including telecommunications, AI hardware, and sensing. Photo by mayns82 on Pixabay. PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced that it has entered negotiations with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario for support for Project OPTIMISM, an initiative to establish advanced semiconductor and photonic manufacturing capabilities for the quantum technology supply chain in Canada. Subject to due diligence and the execution of definitive agreements, up to $390 million in combined government support is under consideration. Under Project OPTIMISM, Xanadu would aim to establish new domestic capabilities for heterogeneous integration, photonic integrated circuit packaging, wafer-level semiconductor test and measurement, and quantum module assembly. By building this infrastructure in Canada, the initiative is expected to significantly advance Xanadu’s roadmap toward utility-scale quantum computing and future quantum data-center infrastructure, while offsetting a substantial portion of the capital required to develop that next phase of quantum computing deployment. “Project OPTIMISM
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quantum-computingXanadu to Get $287 Million for Data Center as SPAC Deal Nears
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is set to receive as much as C$390 million ($287 million) in government financial aid to build the engineering and domestic manufacturing capabilities for its first quantum-powered data center in Ontario, a deal that’s being negotiated just as the company is about to go public.
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quantum-computingXanadu Partners with ARLIS for Quantum Zero Trust Architecture
Xanadu Partners with ARLIS for Quantum Zero Trust Architecture Xanadu Quantum Technologies has partnered with the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland to develop security standards for quantum computing. Sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force’s SEQCURE (Securing Experimental Quantum Computing Usage in Research Environments) program, the project evaluates the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) within quantum environments. The study utilizes the NIST SP800-207 standard to transition quantum infrastructure from perimeter-based security to a “never trust, always verify” framework. As part of the collaboration, Xanadu is providing a technical analysis of its photonic quantum systems, focusing on six architectural pillars: cloud, hardware, software, facilities, subjects, and data. The research examines the interactions between integrated computing resources, custom hardware, and embedded software elements to assess the viability of continuous verification. This data is intended to help ARLIS define foundational security protocols that protect quantum assets as they transition from laboratory environments to commercial and national security deployments. The primary objective of the partnership is to produce a foundational report for the U.S. Government and the broader industry regarding the security of quantum infrastructure. By focusing on ZTA, the project aims to establish practical, deployable standards rather than theoretical risk models. This initiative is centered at MIQA@ARLIS, a facility launched in April 2025 within the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, which focuses on accelerating the transition of quantum research into deployable national security capabilities. For full project details and strategic context, consult the official Xanadu announcement here, and see our previous coverage on the IonQ and ARLIS partnership here. March 11, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-03-11T12:23:
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quantum-computingXanadu and ETRI Partner for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithm Design
Xanadu and ETRI Partner for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithm Design Xanadu Quantum Technologies has partnered with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) of South Korea on a two-year research project focused on fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). Supported by a grant from the South Korean government, the collaboration aims to advance the software infrastructure necessary to design and optimize complex quantum algorithms. The project builds upon a previous partnership between the two organizations in quantum machine learning and seeks to address technical bottlenecks in distributed quantum computing. The research focuses on enhancing the resource estimation capabilities within Xanadu’s PennyLane library and the Catalyst hybrid compiler. These tools allow researchers to predict required qubit counts and gate counts for complex algorithms prior to hardware execution, effectively shortening development cycles. By integrating these capabilities into ETRI’s system software research, the project aims to facilitate the design of scalable algorithms that can operate within the constraints of early-generation FTQC hardware. This partnership serves as a technical foundation for scaling quantum applications in both South Korea and Canada. Xanadu is pursuing this research alongside its pending business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: CHAC), which is expected to capitalize the company with $500 million for listing on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange. The ultimate goal of the collaboration is to solve the architectural challenges associated with large-scale, distributed quantum application design. For full technical details on the PennyLane resource estimation project, consult the official Xanadu announcement here. March 11, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-03-11T12:18:25-07:00 Leave A Comment Cancel replyComment Type in the text displayed above Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is process
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