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XPRIZE’s independent judging panel has recognized 20 teams from around the world as Semifinalists in the XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition. Their progress is grounded in the independent validation of quantum algorithm innovations for real-world applications. Semifinalists were chosen for the plausibility and quality of their ideas. The next stage of the competition will involve deeper technical evaluation, where teams must demonstrate credible progress toward measurable quantum advantage, supporting evidence for real-world impact, and clearly articulated technical feasibility to be selected as Finalists. The results will be announced in December 2025. XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a 3-year, $5M global competition designed to generate quantum computing (QC) algorithms that can be put into practice to help solve real-world challenges. https://lnkd.in/ey734U2c 4colors Research Algorithmiq Another Quantum HQS Quantum Simulations ParityQC Pasqal Phasecraft Q-CTRL The University of Edinburgh Xanadu #QIN #Quantum #deeptech

QuantAlps Days 2025 13 & 14 October 2025 https://lnkd.in/egbdRXjZ The QuantAlps Days are the annual meeting of the QuantAlps research federation and LabEx, bringing together Grenoble's diverse community of researchers in quantum science and technology. This year's edition will take place on October 13th and 14th, at the Maison de Minatec. With 2025 being the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this edition will place QuantAlps' federative projects at the forefront: Quantum Computing Quantum Communication Quantum Simulation Quantum Metrology & Sensing Social and Human Sciences for Quantum as well as exploring their links with the broader research axes of the QuantAlps community underlying these topics: Quantum Matter Cryogenics & Key Enabling Technologies Quantum Engineering & Nanophysics Quantum Information & Algorithms.

Report from NERSC & LBNL maps out quantum computing’s future in scientific research. Materials science, quantum chemistry, and high-energy physics could see the biggest gains. A must-read for quantum watchers. #QuantumComputing https://ow.ly/nuZQ50X2UMX

This NERSC/LBNL #quantumcomputing report is a great reminder, and an explanation, of Feynman's famous quote: "Nature isn't classical, dammit, and if you want to make a simulation of nature, you'd better make it quantum mechanical."

🌐 Day 2 of the 1st Ibero-American Congress on Quantum Computing at the Centro de Investigación en Computación (CIC IPN) was held entirely online, but it was filled with truly impactful conferences. It’s always inspiring to see how institutions like Instituto Politécnico Nacional continue to push boundaries and lead the way in this new technological era. One of today’s highlights was the talk by Fernando Betanzo Sánchez from Quantinuum, who shared valuable insights about what it’s like to work in the industry with quantum technologies — an experience that shows us how theory and real-world applications are coming together faster than ever. I want to use this post to share a phrase I’ve heard repeatedly throughout my journey studying quantum computing: 💡 “If you want to get into this world, now is the perfect time — you’re either getting on the train, or it’s going to leave without you.” Whether you’re a physicist, an engineer, or someone with no background at all, this is the ideal moment to be part of a new technological revolution. ⚛️🚀 #QuantumComputing #QuantumSoftwareEngineering #RIPAISC #IBMQuantum #IPN

As we reminisce on this year’s Swabian Summer School, we are thankful to those who presented their research. We had the pleasure of welcoming Marcus Clark (University of Bristol), who gave a talk on Entanglement Distribution and Quantum Networks. In his presentation, Marcus walked us through the basics of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD). He explained how entanglement is created and distributed, and why it is such an important resource for future quantum technologies. He then shared details from his PhD research in Bristol, including real experiments on entanglement-based quantum networks. We learned about the challenges of building stable multi-user networks, keeping entanglement alive over long distances, and making these systems scalable for real-world use. Marcus also showed how the Swabian Instruments Time Tagger is used in the experiments to synchronize and measure photon events with high precision. It was great to see our instruments being part of such cutting-edge research. These talks are a highlight of our Summer School. They give our community a chance to learn directly from researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in quantum science. 💫 #QuantumKeyDistribution #QKD #SwabianInstruments #QuantumNetwork

Dr. Haidar recently delivered an insightful presentation on "Variational Quantum Algorithms for Molecular Simulations: Advances and Open Tools" at the BRIN Research Center for Quantum Physics Indonesia. His talk explored the transformative potential of variational quantum algorithms (VQAs) in simulating molecular systems, offering a glimpse into the future of computational chemistry. One of the most compelling discussions centered on a critical debate in the field: hardware-efficient versus chemically-inspired ansatzes. The consensus? We need both. The winning approach doesn't come from simply adding more gates to the problem. Instead, it relies on symmetry preservation and clever mathematical structures—a more elegant solution that balances hardware constraints with chemical accuracy. This insight highlights where the field is heading: toward smarter, not just larger, quantum computing implementations. https://lnkd.in/d9rN2Xy7 #QuantumComputing #NISQ #ComputationalChemistry #QuantumAlgorithms #Research #OpenSource

🎲 Quantum Monte Carlo on Alquor® Monte Carlo methods are a cornerstone of modern science, used everywhere from finance to chemistry. Now, the Adaptive Quantum Optics group at the University of Twente has shown how these powerful techniques can run on our Alquor® #QuantumPhotonicProcessor. Building on boson sampling, the team implemented a sampling-based Monte Carlo approach that is naturally suited to photonics. They applied it to a quantum chemistry problem, showing how photonic quantum computing can tackle meaningful scientific challenges even in the near term. 👉 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/eeTs7B9Q We are proud to see Alquor® enabling yet another research that moves quantum photonics beyond theoretical discussions and toward real-world applications. #QuantumComputing #QuantumMonteCarlo #Alquor #QuantumChemistry #PhotonicQuantumComputing

"I Am Many Versions of Myself: The Qudit States of a Quantum Scientist" is a series inspired by quantum principles such as superposition and uncertainty. In celebration of the United Nations' 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this series explores the diverse roles that reflect the multifaceted lives and work of quantum scientists at ISTA! Next up, meet PhD student Hamza Nasir, who explores quantum spin liquids—unusual materials where magnetic moments stay unsettled even in extreme cold. Through this research, he aims to enhance the robustness of quantum computing and data storage. #QuantumScience #QuantumSpinLiquids #QuantumScientist #QuantumComputing #QuantumPhysics #QuantumTechnology #QuantumResearch #QuantumSuperposition

🇸🇪 🔬 THREE SCIENTISTS WIN 2025 NOBEL PRIZE FOR QUANTUM DISCOVERY Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis won the 2025 Nobel for discovering macroscopic quantum tunneling, key for quantum computers using superconducting circuits. https://lnkd.in/eHazW2_e