Tag Archives: quantum computing

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Thales Achieves Europe’s First High-Level Security Certification for Quantum-Resistant Smartcard, Pioneering Post-Quantum Cybersecurity for Digital Identity

(IN BRIEF) Thales has achieved a European first with the high-level (EAL6+) Common Criteria certification of its quantum-resistant smartcard, the MultiApp 5.2 Premium PQC. Certified by France’s ANSSI, the smartcard integrates post-quantum cryptographic mechanisms standardized by NIST to secure sensitive … Read the full press release

HSBC and IBM deliver world-first quantum breakthrough in corporate bond trading with 34% predictive improvement

(IN BRIEF) HSBC, in partnership with IBM, has delivered the first empirical evidence that quantum computers can add measurable value to financial markets, demonstrating up to a 34% improvement in predicting bond trade outcomes compared to standard classical methods. The … Read the full press release

UniCredit and Rise Europe Join Forces to Cultivate Europe’s Next Generation of Startup Leaders

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit and Rise Europe have entered into a strategic partnership designed to strengthen Europe’s startup ecosystem and drive regional competitiveness. Leveraging UniCredit’s extensive 13-country footprint and corporate networks, the collaboration aims to support Rise Europe’s expansion, help promising … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Quantonation II with €30 Million to Fuel European Quantum and Deep-Physics Startups

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €30 million in Quantonation II, a France-based VC fund focused on quantum technologies and deep physics, to address early-stage financing shortages and strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. Quantonation II plans to build a global portfolio … Read the full press release

New Quantum Partnership between Vodafone and ORCA Computing Aims to Cut Cable Costs and Accelerate Broadband Design

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and ORCA Computing have teamed up to explore quantum-powered solutions for optimising broadband network expansions. By running Vodafone’s network-planning software on ORCA’s ORCA PT-2 photonic quantum computer, the collaboration seeks to reduce cable lengths, refine mobile base-station … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Study Highlights Fiduciary Governance as Key to Safe Public Oversight of Quantum Computing

(IN BRIEF) A study by Dr. Robert Herian from the University of Exeter Law School explores how fiduciary law could be applied to govern the emerging field of quantum computing. The study suggests that fiduciary governance, which ensures transparency and … Read the full press release

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The gAIn project unites researchers from LMU Munich, TUM, and TUD Dresden University of Technology to confront the current challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly its high energy consumption, susceptibility to errors, and compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. With … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Leads Groundbreaking Quantum Projects with £12m Innovate UK Investment

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is taking a leading role in two innovative quantum projects funded by a £12m boost from Innovate UK under the Quantum Missions pilot competition. Aiming to establish the world’s most advanced quantum network by … Read the full press release

TU Delft Unveils Breakthrough Climate and Energy Solutions at Landmark Award Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) On March 18, 2025, TU Delft will host the Best Climate Action & Energy Paper Award ceremony where nine young researchers will present breakthrough findings aimed at addressing pressing issues such as overburdened power grids, melting glaciers, and … Read the full press release

Scientists from Utrecht University and University of Twente Create One-Dimensional Topological Insulator in Germanene Nanoribbons

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from Utrecht University and the University of Twente have successfully created ultrathin germanene nanoribbons and discovered their unique properties, which could be vital for quantum computing. Their research reveals that as the ribbons become narrower, the topological … Read the full press release

PQC4eMRTD Project Launched to Safeguard Electronic Travel Documents Against Quantum Computing Threats

(IN BRIEF) The PQC4eMRTD (Post-Quantum Cryptography for electronic Machine-Readable Travel Documents) project officially launched today, backed by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme. The two-year initiative is designed to address the security challenges of quantum computing by promoting … Read the full press release

Telefónica to Showcase Groundbreaking Innovations and Human-Centered Technology at MWC 2025

(IN BRIEF) At MWC 2025, Telefónica will present its most groundbreaking technological solutions, including use cases in quantum computing, AI, IoT, and 5G connectivity. The company will highlight its human-centered vision through innovative demos, virtual experiences, and a series of … Read the full press release

Telefónica and Vithas Secure Quantum-Safe Communications for Healthcare with Cutting-Edge Technology

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, in collaboration with Vithas, LuxQuanta, and QoolNet, has successfully implemented a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system to protect healthcare data transmitted between two hospitals in Madrid. This project marks a significant step toward ensuring the security of … Read the full press release

Nokia Bell Labs Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation and Looks Toward a Future Shaped by Technology

(IN BRIEF) Nokia Bell Labs celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025, marking a century of groundbreaking innovations such as the transistor, solar cell, and laser that laid the foundation for the digital era. The lab’s contributions to various fields including … Read the full press release

BMW Group Expands Quantum Computing Research to Drive Innovation in Automotive Design and Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) BMW Group is expanding its quantum computing efforts, having already initiated research into this advanced technology since 2017. Quantum computing has the potential to significantly impact materials science, engineering, and logistics, and is expected to play a key … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Eve Ammerman Receives Fellowship to Explore Quantum Technologies and Light Integration

(IN BRIEF) Eve Ammerman, a researcher at Empa, has received a two-year Young Scientist Fellowship to explore the intersection of quantum technologies and light. Her project seeks to enable quantum devices to communicate with existing technologies by combining nanographene molecules … Read the full press release

Unlocking the Multi-Million-Dollar Opportunities in Quantum Computing

(IN BRIEF) A new report by IDTechEx, “Quantum Computing Market 2025-2045: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts,” projects the quantum computing market to exceed $10 billion by 2045, growing at a 30% CAGR. Quantum computing is gaining traction through increased investments, commercial … Read the full press release

Advancing Quantum Computing: A Franco-Singaporean Drive for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between Eviden, A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) in Singapore, and MajuLab, a comprehensive initiative has been announced to benchmark and enhance the energy efficiency of quantum computing. With the potential of quantum … Read the full press release

The latest on quantum computing in Europe, January 2023 – February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release