Israel Launches National Quantum Computing R&D Infrastructure Initiative

🚩 QUANTUM COMPUTING FLAGSHIP COMPETITION UPDATE 🚩 Thanks to everyone who applied to QuNorth's flagship competition for first access to Magne, one of the world's most powerful quantum computers.   We are impressed by the strength, quality and diversity of applications from researchers, startups and industry teams across the Nordic quantum ecosystem.   The competition has now entered the review phase. Together with collaborators from Microsoft and Atom Computing, we will assess and shortlist proposals based on innovation, feasibility, impact and team strength.   Selected teams will be among the first to access Magne and will receive support to scope, prepare and run projects on real quantum hardware.   As our Chief Product Officer, Cathal J. Mahon, notes:   "The strength and breadth of the applications we have received show how much momentum there is across the Nordic quantum ecosystem."   We look forward to sharing the results of the competition in early 2027   #QuantumComputing #QuantumInnovation #QuantumResearch #DeepTech #QuNorth

🔬 Why Hamburg is becoming an increasingly attractive hub for quantum computing It was an inspiring and hugely promising evening at the Deep Tech Club Hamburg at Capital Square. Jan Henrik Leisse, CEO of eleQtron, shared his perspective on the future of quantum computing and Hamburg’s growing role in the global race for this game-changing technology. Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Carbon13, Start-Up Labs Hamburg, Life Science Nord, Hamburg Investors Network, Hamburg Invest and Impossible Founders invited Jan Henrik Leisse for a Fireside Chat, and he had plenty of insights to share, along with a clear message for Hamburg’s innovation ecosystem. Founded in 2020 as a spin-out from the University of Siegen, eleQtron made a conscious decision to establish its second location in Hamburg. The reasons are clear: 👉 a strong research landscape 👉 proximity to key industry partners 👉 excellent conditions for developing and building quantum computers Together with experimental physicist Christoph Georges, Ph.D., Leisse provided fascinating insights into the technology behind quantum computing. The discussion explored which approaches to developing qubits could prevail in the long term and why hybrid models may ultimately offer the greatest potential. Another key topic of the evening was what customers and investors are looking for in quantum computing today. Among the most important factors are: 👉 scalability 👉 operational stability 👉 energy efficiency 👉 integration into existing systems While quantum computing is still in the early stages of commercial adoption, eleQtron is already demonstrating the significant economic potential of the technology. To close the evening, Leisse encouraged Hamburg’s innovation community to continue strengthening the city’s position in the quantum computing sector and help create the conditions for the next generation of technological breakthroughs. ➡️ Want to learn more about the Fireside Chat and find out who, alongside IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, participated in eleQtron’s funding round? Read our full article via the link in the first comment. #StartupCityHamburg #DeepTech #QuantumComputing

D-Wave just got $1.57M from the National Science Foundation (NSF) . Not for building a quantum computer. For helping OTHER researchers use theirs. The National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program is the NSF's way of saying: we don't just want quantum breakthroughs in one lab. We want the infrastructure shared across universities, startups, and industry so the whole country moves faster. That's the real story here. The US government is actively funding the infrastructure layer of quantum computing. Not just the hardware. The access. The tools. The workforce. At APEXAREO we’ve been building toward exactly this kind of moment. Room-temperature quantum infrastructure that doesn’t need a $20M refrigeration setup to run. patents pending. The whole thesis is: make quantum computing something more labs and more companies can actually touch. Grants like this prove the government sees the same gap we do. Infrastructure is the bottleneck, not ideas. We’re looking hard at the NSF ’s laboratory programs ourselves. If you’ve been through this process or know the right people to talk to, I’d love to hear from you. The race isn’t just who builds the fastest qubit. It’s who builds the infrastructure everyone else can build on. 🖤🔥 #QuantumComputing #NSF #DeepTech #Infrastructure #APEXAREO #RoomTemperatureQuantum #QuantumInfrastructure #Innovation #GovernmentFunding

𝗔 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 #QuantumComputer 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 ⚛️💻 John Martinis is a pioneer of quantum computing. His research helped lay the foundations for today’s superconducting #qubits. He later led Google’s quantum-hardware team and played a key role in its landmark #quantumsupremacy experiment. Today, he is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Qolab, where he is working on scalable quantum computers. Martinis came to Jülich to give a keynote at the Peter Grünberg Institut (PGI)annual #PGIDay after a visit to Croatia, where he was honoured by the president for his scientific achievements and Croatian heritage. In Jülich, he also met long-time collaborators Rami Barends, Frank Wilhelm-Mauch, and Mohammad Ansari. In an interview during his visit, Martinis explains why a general-purpose quantum computer could be built within five to ten years and reflects on his career in academia, at Google, and in the startup world. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3Ehy6vw

The most discussed challenge in quantum computing is building more powerful processors. The harder problem is making those processors work reliably enough to produce results that can be trusted. From simplifying quantum software development to mitigating the inherent noise of quantum computers, software is becoming the critical layer that bridges scientific potential and practical application. Israel's quantum ecosystem is helping drive this transformation by bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry to develop the technologies that will make quantum computing more accessible, reliable, and scalable. Through long-term investment in deep-tech innovation, Israel is helping build the software foundations that will enable quantum computing to move beyond the laboratory and into widespread use. Read the full story to learn how Israel is helping unlock the next chapter of quantum computing: https://lnkd.in/dQDFX347 #Quantum #QuantumComputing #DeepTech #QuantumSoftware #IsraelInnovation #Innovation #FutureTech

Germany’s quantum sector is moving from research toward industrial application. Siegen-based eleQtron has raised €57 million to scale its trapped-ion quantum computing systems and expand access to the technology. eleQtron shows how Germany’s research strengths become scalable technology with real industrial potential. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYUxjxvQ #Germany #QuantumComputing #DeepTech

Series: Tech Analysis Today’s Topic: Quantum computing Europe talks about quantum computing as the next big industrial advantage. The reality is more complex. The region has real strengths: strong research universities, active public funding, and a growing ecosystem in countries like Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain. Europe is also pushing hard on quantum software, sensing, communications, and hardware research. But the engineering and business challenges are still huge. Quantum machines remain difficult to scale, error correction is not solved at commercial level, and many use cases are still experimental. For most companies, the near-term value is in research partnerships, pilot projects, and quantum-safe security planning, not immediate disruption. Europe’s advantage may be patience and coordination, not speed. The question is whether that is enough to compete with faster-moving private investment elsewhere. 💬 Is Europe taking the right approach to quantum computing, or moving too slowly for a global race? #QuantumComputing #Europe #DeepTech #Engineering #TechAnalysis #Innovation #FutureTech #QuantumResearch

Nerd alert! As someone who's fascinated by all things quantum, I was thrilled to host a panel at AIA San Francisco focused on this exciting, emerging market. The convergence of quantum and AI is fueling innovation at an unprecedented pace, driving new demand for highly specialized research and computing facilities. Together, we discussed the challenges and opportunities involved in leasing, designing, constructing, and conducting research in these unique environments. Curious to learn more? Check out our brief recap below. A huge shout-out to Leslie Ashor, AIA, LEED AP of HOK, Sarah Williams of Breakthrough Properties, Jason Atkisson, PE of Affiliated Engineers, Inc., and Aziza Suleymanzade of University of California, Berkeley! #quantum #AI #construction #design #realestate #innovation

What an incredible room and conversation! A massive thank you to our brilliant panelists—Michelle Martin, Jason Atkisson, PE, Leslie Ashor, AIA, LEED AP, Aziza Suleymanzade, and Sarah Williams—for sharing your insights and helping demystify the future of quantum computing and design. Putting on an event like this takes a village. A huge special thank you to Asheem Calixte and our rockstar DPR marketing team, Ellie S. and Kerry Gudjohnsen, CPSM, CS, for bringing this vision to life and keeping the momentum going! Missed the discussion or wondering how quantum computing impacts the built environment? We broke down the key takeaways and what you need to know in our latest blog post.

From quantum computing to Al-driven discovery, emerging technologies are reshaping how organizations approach research, innovation and problem-solving. During a panel discussion hosted by DPR and AIA San Francisco, Michelle Martin, our higher education strategist, joined industry leaders to discuss how technology is influencing the future of research, development and innovation. Explore the conversation to learn how facility design, infrastructure planning and cross-disciplinary collaboration are helping shape the future of research and innovation: https://lnkd.in/e5tR7imS Photo credit: HOK #AIA #HigherEducation #Innovation #QuantumComputing