Quantum Education & Workforce: Training & Skills Development
Quantum education news: workforce development, quantum literacy, quantum computing courses. Skills gap & quantum training programs.
The quantum computing industry faces a severe talent shortage, with estimated global demand for 100,000+ professionals by 2030 against current workforce of 20,000-30,000.
India's Quantum Education and Workforce Development
India's National Quantum Mission includes human resource development as a core component, targeting training for quantum professionals through various programs. The mission involves 152 researchers from 43 institutions across 17 states and 2 Union Territories.
Academic Programs: IISc Bengaluru: Centre for Continuing Education offers Certificate Programme in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence; planned MTech and research programs; IIT Bombay: Quantum technology courses and research opportunities through Qmet Tech Foundation; IIT Delhi: Certification in Quantum Computing and Machine Learning in collaboration with TimesPro; IIT Madras: Quantum information and communication programs through CQuICC.
Corporate Training: TCS: Quantum algorithm development training, partnerships with IBM Quantum Learning; Infosys: Quantum Living Labs (QLL) training programs; IBM Quantum Learning: Qiskit certification programs available to Indian developers.
Startups and Ecosystem: The I-HUB Quantum Technology Foundation at IISER Pune supports quantum startups with incubation, mentoring, and industry connections. Selected NQM startups receive infrastructure access and funding support.
Workforce Targets: While specific NQM workforce targets are not quantified in public documents, the mission emphasizes developing "a vibrant and innovative ecosystem" with skilled human resources across quantum technology domains. The quantum fabrication facilities aim to train hardware engineers in indigenous quantum device fabrication. The extensive network of 43 participating institutions under NQM provides the foundation for scaling India's quantum workforce to meet domestic needs and global opportunities.
quantum-computingSurveying the California Quantum Ecosystem - Quantum Computing Report
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quantum-computingWe built a free reference site for the Colorado quantum ecosystem. Feedback welcome.
Based in Denver. We have been building themillikelvin.com, a free resource site covering the Colorado quantum ecosystem. What is on the site: An interactive ecosystem map covering the relationships between companies, research institutions, and investors on the Front Range. A company directory with structured profiles for every major Colorado quantum organization. A quantum valley timeline from NIST Boulder's founding in 1954 to this week's CHIPS Act announcement. Four Nobel Prizes along the way: Cornell and Wieman's BEC in 2001, Hall's frequency combs in 2005, Wineland's trapped ions in 2012. A qubit technology comparison across modalities. An event calendar for Colorado quantum events updated weekly. The timing felt right to share. Three Colorado companies received $100 million each in federal equity investment on Thursday. France announced €1 billion in new quantum investment Friday. The ecosystem the site covers is moving fast. Everything on the site is free (themillikelvin.com/quantum-valley) Feedback welcome, especially from people who work in or near this ecosystem and can tell me what is missing. submitted by /u/theweeklychai [link] [comments]
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quantum-computingEPB Partners with UTC to Expand Quantum Workforce Development and Economic impact
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The EPB Board of Directors today approved a resolution to provide new support to expand academic and research leadership at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and to create new pathways for quantum research commercialization. The partnership will strengthen Chattanooga’s growing quantum ecosystem by expanding workforce development, advancing applied quantum research, and accelerating efforts […]
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quantum-computingEPB and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Launch $6.8 Million Quantum Workforce Initiative
EPB and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Launch $6.8 Million Quantum Workforce Initiative The Board of Directors for EPB has approved a formal resolution establishing a $6.8 million USD joint funding partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The matching investment allocates $850,000 annually from each institution over a four-year operational term. The programmatic mandate expands regional academic infrastructure, funds applied research tracks, and builds commercialization pathways for emerging quantum hardware and software protocols. The initiative leverages Chattanooga’s existing municipal infrastructure, centering its operational workflows around the EPB Quantum Center. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation The technical framework builds directly upon the regional fiber-optic distribution grid, expanding academic access to the EPB Quantum Network. Launched commercially in 2023, the software-managed network provides programmable channels for quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum networking experimentation, with UTC operating an active, on-campus network node. The newly expanded funding expands this physical testbed to integrate upcoming EPB Quantum Computing cloud-service resources slated for rollout later in 2026. The capital injection funds active research programs across four core technical disciplines: quantum algorithm design, quantum machine learning (QML) data models, multi-node quantum networking protocols, and nitrogen-vacancy or atom-based quantum sensing systems. Strategic Positioning & Ecosystem Integration The strategic investment aims to capture localized economic value from the commercialization of frontier technologies, aligning with long-term regional macro-projections. According to data from the McKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2026, the commercial scaling of quantum computing use cases is projected to generate up to $2.7 trillion in global economic value by 2035. On a
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quantum-computingWhy Rigetti Computing Stock Keeps Going Up
Yesterday, as you've probably heard, The Wall Street Journal reported on a Trump Administration plan to award $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies -- Rigetti Computing (RGTI +20.87%) among them -- and to take government equity stakes in the companies in return. Rigetti shares started moving one day before the announcement was made, then rocketed higher yesterday -- and higher again today. Up 18% through 10:55 a.m. Friday morning, Rigetti shares have gained an astounding 63% in just three days of trading, and investors are wondering: Is any price too high to pay for this quantum computing stock? Image source: Getty Images. And now it's official Shortly after WSJ broke the story, the U.S. Department of Commerce confirmed that not only does it plan to award grants, but it has in fact already signed letters of intent to do so. Operating under the CHIPS and Science Act, Commerce will "support and accelerate critical research and manufacturing of technologies for the quantum ecosystem to ensure continued United States leadership and national security." Two quantum foundries, Globalfoundries (GFS +7.54%) and International Business Machines (IBM +1.56%), will receive $375 million and $1 billion, respectively. Rigetti and five others will receive $100 million apiece, and the ninth company will receive $38 million. Each of the seven non-foundry recipients will focus on specific technologies needed to build quantum computers. Rigetti in particular will focus on miniaturization and cryostat devices for maintaining extremely low temperatures. ExpandNASDAQ: RGTIRigetti ComputingToday's Change(20.87%) $4.60Current Price$26.64Key Data PointsMarket Cap$7.3BDay's Range$22.67 - $26.7252wk Range$10.30 - $58.15Volume3.6MAvg Vol30.6MGross Margin-5945.49% What does this mean for Rigetti stock? The question now is how much good even this money can do for Rigetti, which is burning more than $80 million a year. Even if Rigetti gets all of the "up to $100 million" it's allotted, thi
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quantum-computingAlice & Bob Announces Investment From NVIDIA’s VC Arm in Series B Extension
Insider Brief Alice & Bob said NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, expanded the company’s €100 million Series B round to support development of its fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture based on cat qubits. The companies said they have collaborated since 2024 on integrating Alice & Bob’s technology with NVIDIA’s hybrid quantum-classical computing ecosystem, including CUDA-Q, cuQuantum, Dynamiqs, and NVQLink. Alice & Bob and NVIDIA said they plan to continue working on bringing hybrid quantum-GPU systems to high-performance computing centers by integrating cat-qubit hardware with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing infrastructure and software stack. Image: Alice & Bob founders: Théau Peronnin and Raphael Lescanne (Alice & Bob) PRESS RELEASE — Alice & Bob, a leader in fault tolerant quantum computing, announces investment from NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, that expands its €100 million Series B round. The investment supports Alice & Bob’s development of an architecture towards fault-tolerant quantum computing. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. “We’ve been working alongside NVIDIA to connect our cat-qubit architecture with its full accelerated computing ecosystem, from hardware to software, in support of the first fault-tolerant quantum computers. NVentures’ investment marks a new phase in that relationship and reinforces our common view that the future of quantum will be hybrid, combining quantum and classical computing to solve real-world problems.” Théau Peronnin, CEO, Alice & Bob “NVIDIA has built the platform the quantum ecosystem needs to develop and run hybrid quantum-GPU supercomputers, connecting quantum processors to state-of-the-art accelerated computing. Alice & Bob shares NVIDIA’s vision for accelerated quantum supercomputing, and has worked closely with us to integrate their qubits with our quantum platform for advancing the scientific computing of the future,” Timothy Costa, Vic
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quantum-computingIllinois Report Highlights Growth in Quantum Workforce Development
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Today, the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC), Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC), Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) released a first-of-its-kind report tracking Illinois’ growing quantum talent pipeline and reinforcing the state’s position as a national leader in quantum workforce development. The report, Mapping […]
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quantum-computingIllinois Consolidates Position as National Leader in Quantum Workforce Infrastructure Development
Illinois Consolidates Position as National Leader in Quantum Workforce Infrastructure Development A joint institutional research coalition has published a foundational workforce study positioning Illinois as a primary national hub for quantum information science and technology (QIST) talent development. The first-of-its-kind report was co-authored by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC), the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), and the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The research establishes a standardized framework to define and measure the regional talent pipeline required to sustain utility-scale quantum computing hardware fabrication and hybrid-software deployment. It projects that quantum technologies will generate up to $80 billion in localized economic impact for the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region by 2035. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation The structural framework addresses a major data gap in public workforce analytics by formalizing a technical methodology to codify quantum-relevant skills. Because the U.S. Department of Education does not currently maintain a specific Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for quantum engineering, researchers audited existing 2020 CIP datasets to identify 171 individual academic disciplines matching quantum development criteria. The resulting taxonomy spans six core physical and digital pillars: quantum mechanics physics, electrical and materials engineering, mathematics, computer data science, advanced manufacturing, and precision production. The framework applies these hardware and software parameters across all postsecondary completions to evaluate regional baseline capacities, technical training access, and curriculum scalability outside traditional academic research laboratories. Strategic Positioning & Ecosystem Integration The data analysis reveals that Illinois produced 33,4
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quantum-computingIllinois Maps a Framework for Developing Quantum Talent in the State
Illinois Maps a Framework for Developing Quantum Talent in the State A joint institutional research coalition has published a foundational workforce study positioning Illinois as a primary national hub for quantum information science and technology (QIST) talent development. The first-of-its-kind report was co-authored by the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC), the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), and the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The research establishes a standardized framework to define and measure the regional talent pipeline required to sustain utility-scale quantum computing hardware fabrication and hybrid-software deployment. It projects that quantum technologies will generate up to $80 billion in localized economic impact for the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region by 2035. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation The structural framework addresses a major data gap in public workforce analytics by formalizing a technical methodology to codify quantum-relevant skills. Because the U.S. Department of Education does not currently maintain a specific Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for quantum engineering, researchers audited existing 2020 CIP datasets to identify 171 individual academic disciplines matching quantum development criteria. The resulting taxonomy spans six core physical and digital pillars: quantum mechanics physics, electrical and materials engineering, mathematics, computer data science, advanced manufacturing, and precision production. The framework applies these hardware and software parameters across all postsecondary completions to evaluate regional baseline capacities, technical training access, and curriculum scalability outside traditional academic research laboratories. Strategic Positioning & Ecosystem Integration The data analysis reveals that Illinois produced 33,441 quantum-relevant degrees a
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quantum-computing$2 Billion to Fund 9 Companies, Accelerate Quantum Computing
The Department of Commerce will allocate 2 billion in federal incentives, authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, to nine companies expected to advance the United States’ position in quantum computing. Two of those companies will focus specifically on domestic quantum hardware manufacturing. This investment supports building a complete quantum ecosystem vital for national security, advanced materials discovery, and financial modeling. These strategic quantum technology investments will build on our domestic industry, creating thousands of high-paying American jobs while advancing American quantum capabilities. The funds, intended to strengthen America’s technological resilience, will support companies like GlobalFoundries and IBM as they establish foundational domestic manufacturing capacity for diverse quantum architectures, with 625 million remaining for other companies in the portfolio. 2 Billion CHIPS Act Incentives for Quantum Computing Companies These funds, distributed through letters of intent, target both the development of quantum computers and the crucial infrastructure required for their manufacture. GlobalFoundries and IBM are designated as domestic quantum foundries, receiving a combined 1.375 billion to establish and accelerate foundational manufacturing capacity for a variety of quantum architectures. GlobalFoundries will receive 375 million to create a secure domestic foundry capable of producing components for superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, topological, and silicon spin-based quantum computers. IBM’s planned 1 billion investment will establish a new subsidiary focused on quantum-grade superconducting wafers, leveraging the company’s existing U.S. leadership in this fabrication technology. The remaining 625 million will be distributed among seven quantum computing companies, each tackling distinct technological hurdles across multiple quantum modalities, including neutral atom, silicon-spin, superconducting, photonic, and trapped ion. Bill
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quantum-computingDid Amazon Just Deliver a Sweeping Blow to IonQ?
Amazon's (AMZN +1.29%) quiet engagement with IonQ (IONQ +10.21%) reflects the careful ways large companies may choose to explore new business opportunities. Rather than making a long-term commitment, the tech giant made a small investment in the quantum computing specialist, representing a tactical move within a broader strategy related to its cloud-based quantum computing services. Image source: The Motley Fool. Taking a look at Amazon's investment in IonQ According to 13F filings, Amazon took an initial stake in IonQ during the second quarter of 2025, acquiring 854,207 shares. Technology giants like Amazon don't typically buy shares in specialized companies without clear business alignment. I think the investment in IonQ allowed the company to signal potential interest for a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) while also gaining indirect exposure to advancements in trapped-ion quantum systems. Investing in IonQ could have been a way to strengthen ties in AWS' emerging quantum ecosystem without requiring Amazon to raise its already aggressive capital expenditure roadmap. At the end of the day, the scale of its IonQ investment remained modest relative to Amazon's liquidity resources, suggesting it served more as a bridge and a hedge for its internal developments rather than a core pillar of the company's quantum AI roadmap. ExpandNYSE: IONQIonQToday's Change(10.21%) $5.36Current Price$57.83Key Data PointsMarket Cap$20BDay's Range$53.97 - $61.1252wk Range$25.89 - $84.64Volume2.6MAvg Vol29MGross Margin-2879.52% Why Amazon may have been interested in IonQ Several factors probably motivated Amazon's investment in IonQ. First, the integration of IonQ's quantum hardware with AWS Braket, Amazon's managed service for quantum computing experiments, was likely core to the thesis. Developers can access IonQ's systems directly through AWS, creating a seamless experience for running hybrid quantum-classical workloads. In theory, this enhances Braket's appeal and could d
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quantum-computingIBM and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Proposed $1 Billion CHIPS Award to Fund Purpose-Built Quantum Foundry
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build an American quantum chip foundry, securing the nation’s global quantum leadership and fueling the country’s growing quantum ecosystem. The CHIPS incentive from the DoC will support the research and development efforts of […]
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quantum-computingAquark Becomes First UK Company Registered at Niels Bohr Institute
Insider Brief Aquark Technologies established a Danish subsidiary and became the first UK company registered at the Niels Bohr Institute. The expansion strengthens Aquark’s presence in the Nordic and European quantum ecosystem through participation in Quantum Denmark. Aquark said the move supports commercialization of its cold-atom quantum sensing and timing technologies and broader European collaboration efforts. PRESS RELEASE — Aquark Technologies, the specialists in miniaturizing deployable quantum sensing and timing technologies, today announced its expansion into Europe with the launch of its Danish subsidiary, Aquark Technologies ApS. As the first UK company to be registered at the prestigious Niels Bohr Institute, the launch of Aquark Technologies ApS builds on a long history of collaboration between the British and Nordic quantum ecosystems and positions Aquark in esteemed company as a UK-founded European quantum entity. Aquark has a deep-rooted relationship with Denmark. In 2023, the company was selected as one of 44 participants in the inaugural cohort of the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). As part of the 6-month Phase 1 of the programme, Aquark was assigned to BII Quantum Lab in Copenhagen, the Danish DIANA Accelerator partner, where it participated alongside five other quantum companies from across NATO. Following the completion of Phase 2 of the DIANA programme in 2025, Aquark has continued to strengthen its ties with the Danish ecosystem. Expansion into the Danish quantum ecosystem As part of its expansion, Aquark has joined Quantum Denmark, a flagship initiative of the Danish National Quantum Strategy. Quantum Denmark is a commercialisation hub for quantum companies from around the world to co-locate and build within the vibrant quantum ecosystem in Innovation District Copenhagen. Aquark will join the startup companies located in Quantum Denmark, which have access to resources for derisking technology in a nat
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quantum-computingUniversity of South Carolina Establishes National-Level Quantum Senior External Advisors to Strengthen Research and Education
Insider Brief The University of South Carolina appointed former NASA SCaN Chief Scientist Dr. Nasser Barghouty and former DHS emerging technologies advisor Jalal Mapar to multi-year Senior External Advisor roles aimed at expanding the university’s quantum information science and technology initiatives. Over the next two years, the advisors will support applied quantum research, faculty and student collaboration, and strategic program development tied to South Carolina’s broader quantum ecosystem and workforce goals. The appointments build on South Carolina’s 2023 commitment of $15 million toward statewide quantum readiness and are intended to connect university-led research with national security, infrastructure, and economic priorities. PRESS RELEASE — The University of South Carolina (USC) has established two multi-year university Senior External Advisor roles designed to strengthen advanced research, education, and program development in quantum information science. The agreements bring two nationally recognized leaders in science and technology to South Carolina: Dr. Nasser F. Barghouty, former Chief Scientist for NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN) at NASA headquarters, and Jalal Mapar, former Senior Advisor for Emerging Technologies at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. Over a two-year engagement, the Senior External Advisors will contribute to applied research in quantum information science and technology (QIST) related initiatives, collaborate with faculty and students, and support the development of strategic programs that advance University of South Carolina’s growing quantum ecosystem. Their work will span strategy and technical development, research advising, and academic collaboration, strengthening institutional capacity across multiple disciplines. Dr. Barghouty previously led NASA’s quantum communications and networking strategy and had spent two decades advancing research and flight progra
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quantum-computingRecruitment of Post Doctoral Fellows for research project on quantum computing and quantum information/communication.
Recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellows for research project on quantum computing and quantum information/communication. Application deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026Employer web page: https://www.tcgcrest.org/institutes/cquere/Job type: PostDocTags: quantum computingquantum informationpostdocThe Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research and Education (CQuERE) is one of the centres at TCG CREST, Kolkata, India. The theoretical areas of research currently being pursued at CQuERE are quantum computation, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum information, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography. In addition, there are experimental activities in the areas of quantum sensing and superconducting-qubit-based quantum computing. CQuERE has openings for postdoctoral positions in the areas of theoretical quantum computing, quantum information, and quantum communication, with emphasis on translational research. These positions are for one year and can be extended to a second year depending on the performance of the candidates. The remuneration for this position will be at par with the other research institutes in India. Eligibility: PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering. Eligible candidates can send a cover letter, research plan, curriculum vitae, and two reference letters to cquere.applications@tcgcrest.org with the subject “Application for a post-doctoral position”. Reference letters should be sent directly by the referees. The deadline for the receipt of applications and reference letters is 30th June 2026. Job Requirement: Strong background in theoretical quantum physics and /or quantum chemistry with a background in quantum computing and quantum information/communication. Non Indian citizens are also eligible to apply. No. of posts: 1 or 2 (One or Two) Salary: The remuneration for this position will be at par with the other research institutes in India. Tenure: These positions are for one year and can
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quantum-computingIonQ: The Only Quantum Stock I'm Considering (Rating Upgrade)
Julia Ostian6.07K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(13min)Comment(1)SummaryIonQ, Inc. has pivoted to a vertically integrated, full-stack quantum platform, expanding into satellite communications and quantum networking.Recent acquisitions—Skyloom, Seed Innovations, and SkyWater—position IONQ as the first to offer a comprehensive quantum ecosystem, targeting commercial and government clients.Q1 2026 revenue surged 755% YoY to $64.7M, with 60% from enterprises/universities and 35% from multi-product sales, but adjusted EBITDA loss reached $96.8M.With $3.1B in cash and a 67x forward sales multiple, IONQ stock remains high risk but offers substantial upside if integration and commercial traction continue. Jian Fan/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Quantum had become an area of my interest a couple of years ago, when my husband tried to discuss with me the technology and the difficulty behind achieving the desired quantum computer. He isn’t aThis article was written byJulia Ostian6.07K FollowersFollowI write about stocks I’m personally interested in adding to my portfolio. I’m not a professional advisor, but I study business and economics and analyze markets full-time. My writing is meant for both complete beginners — I avoid unnecessary complexity — and advanced readers, as I always aim to offer a distinct and well-reasoned perspective.I also run a YouTube Channel called "The Market Monkeys" and break some of the stocks there as well.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether
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quantum-computingMunich Companies Call for Circular Economy to Build More Resilient, Scalable and Sustainable Supply Chains
Insider Brief A report by CIRCULAR REPUBLIC and kiutra warns that the quantum technology sector faces major supply-chain risks due to heavy dependence on scarce raw materials largely controlled by China and Brazil. The report argues that quantum hardware companies still have time to build circular supply chains before industry standards and supplier relationships become locked in, unlike the semiconductor and battery sectors. The organizations are proposing a Circular Quantum Industry Alliance, backed by the European Quantum Industry Consortium, to promote recycling, resilience, and sustainability across Europe’s emerging quantum ecosystem. PRESS RELEASE — The quantum technology sector is entering its scaling phase at precisely the wrong moment to ignore where its materials come from. A new report by CIRCULAR REPUBLIC and Munich-based cryogenic company kiutra documents a structural vulnerability at the heart of the quantum ambition: the hardware depends on a narrow set of critical raw materials: rare earth elements, niobium, gallium, indium, and helium-3, for which Europe produces a negligible share of what it needs. China dominates rare earth elements, gallium, and germanium. Brazil controls 92% of global niobium supply. In April 2025, China’s export restrictions triggered a 74% year-on-year collapse in rare earth magnet exports, halting automotive and wind turbine production lines across Europe. Recycling rates for those materials remain below 1% globally. By the time the dependency became undeniable, redesigning around it cost vastly more than building resilience in from the start. Unlike the semiconductor and battery industries, where these vulnerabilities only surfaced once supply chains were already locked in, quantum hardware companies still have room to move. Supplier relationships are not yet fixed, as architectures are still being settled. That is the opportunity the report is designed to capture. Circular supply-chain strategies are the mechanism by which
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quantum-computingCalifornia Leaders Weigh in on Quantum Scaling And Statewide Strategy
Insider Brief California’s Quantum California initiative convened roughly 200 leaders from industry, academia, government and national laboratories at the University of California San Diego to coordinate efforts aimed at scaling and commercializing quantum technologies across the state. The two-day Quantum San Diego Convening, organized by the Qualcomm Institute, Quantum Machines and Hewlett Packard Enterprise with support from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, focused on infrastructure, technical bottlenecks and system-level integration challenges tied to quantum computing. The gathering also contributed to California’s statewide quantum strategy under Assembly Bill 940, with discussions intended to inform future policy, funding decisions and coordination among regional quantum ecosystems including San Diego, Berkeley and Santa Barbara. PRESS RELEASE — This week, leaders from industry, academia, national laboratories and government came together for the Quantum San Diego Convening – a focused, two-day gathering at the University of California San Diego that furthers the efforts of Quantum California, the state’s new public–private initiative intended to strengthen California’s position as a global hub for the quantum industry. “California’s quantum leadership depends on the strength of the ecosystem we build around it, and events like this help bring together the researchers, companies, investors and public-sector partners needed to move quantum technologies from breakthrough science to commercialization,” said Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor to Governor Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. “Through Quantum California, we are working to support that ecosystem, strengthen coordination across regions and ensure California remains the best place in the world to scale this cutting-edge industry.” The event was sponsored by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Dev
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quantum-computingSydney Quantum Academy Expands Quantum Industry Experience Program
Insider Brief Sydney Quantum Academy expanded its Industry Experience Program to provide more students with hands-on exposure to Australia’s quantum sector. The initiative broadens participation beyond postgraduate students to include undergraduates, PhD students, and industry professionals seeking quantum training. The program offers practical experience in superconducting quantum device fabrication and characterization to support Australia’s growing quantum workforce pipeline. PRESS RELEASE — NSW Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP will today announce the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) Industry Experience Program as part of his closing address at the Quantum Future Talent 2026 Careers Fair – Australia’s largest quantum careers event. The program aims to tackle one of the biggest challenges in enticing more people to pursue careers in the booming quantum field – the historically limited opportunities to step inside real-world industry settings. The SQA Industry Experience Program broadens access to hands-on quantum industry experiences beyond traditional postgraduate pathways. Undergraduate students and others will also have the chance to participate, helping to expand and further diversify Australia’s quantum talent pipeline. With the CSIRO predicting upwards of 19,400 people will work in local quantum jobs in an industry worth $6 billion by 2045, the race to attract skilled and versatile quantum talent is intensifying. Attendees at the Quantum Future Talent Careers Fair will have the chance to win the first three fully-funded places in the program, valued at $700. Minister Chanthivong will announce the three winners at the event, with the recipients gaining access to a six-day, hands-on program providing practical experience in superconducting quantum device fabrication and characterisation that are critical to the 
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quantum-computingClemson University Advances Quantum Software Research Through $650,000 Initiative Focused on Real-World Hardware Performance
Insider Brief Clemson University is expanding South Carolina’s quantum computing capabilities through a $650,000 initiative supporting the Scalable High-Performance and Quantum Computing Systems Lab, with a focus on improving how quantum software performs on real hardware. The funding includes $250,000 for student-led quantum and machine learning research, $150,000 for multi-year Quantathon events, and $250,000 to establish a long-term statewide student quantum club network. The initiative builds on South Carolina’s earlier $15 million investment in quantum information science and aims to strengthen both the state’s technical research capacity and future quantum workforce pipeline. PRESS RELEASE — Clemson University is advancing South Carolina’s quantum research capacity through a $650,000 initiative supporting the Scalable High-Performance and Quantum Computing Systems Lab (ScaLab), an effort focused on improving how quantum programs are optimized and executed on real hardware. Led by Dr. Rong Ge, ScaLab focuses on improving how quantum software runs on real machines. Quantum computers operate very differently from traditional systems, and writing programs that perform efficiently on physical devices remains a central challenge in the field. The lab develops tools that help adapt software to the unique constraints of quantum hardware, improving reliability and performance in real-world settings. The project supports core research, talent development, and statewide capacity building. Of the total investment: $250,000 supports graduate and undergraduate research within ScaLab, enabling hands-on work in quantum computing and machine learning tied directly to active research outputs. $150,000 funds multi-year Quantathon events over a three-year period, creating structured, applied learning environments where students engage real computational challenges aligned with emerging quantum and hybrid systems research. $250,000 establishes a Statewide Student Quantum Club with
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