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UChicago signs partnership at Davos to promote quantum science
From the University of Chicago: At Davos, Q-NEXT partner the University of Chicago, Seoul National University and the University of Tokyo agree to promote a global partnership in quantum information science and technology. Read More
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IBM and top universities to advance quantum education for 40,000 students in Japan, South Korea and the United States
From PR Newswire: IBM has announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, the University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University and the University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem. Read More
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U of C to develop quantum supercomputer with Google, IBM and University of Tokyo
From the Chicago Tribune: The University of Chicago has formed a partnership with Google, IBM and the University of Tokyo to develop a supercomputer powered by quantum technology. IBM pledged $100 million toward the project, and Google is to spend $50 million, on technology that could transform computing and information networks. Quantum computing, which is in its infancy, potentially could solve complex problems quickly, beyond the ability of conventional computing. Read More
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University of Chicago gets quantum tech funding from IBM, Google
From Bloomberg: The University of Chicago will partner with IBM and Google in deals totaling as much as $150 million aimed toward the development of quantum computing. IBM’s vision centers on a quantum-centric supercomputer. The company will develop blueprints with the University of Chicago and the University of Tokyo over 10 years in a plan valued at $100 million. The partnership between the universities and Google will invest as much as $50 million toward accelerating the creation of a fault-tolerant quantum computer and developing the quantum workforce over 10 years. Read More
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University of Chicago joins global partnerships to advance quantum computing
From the University of Chicago: On May 21, alongside world leaders at the G7 Summit in Japan, the University of Chicago formalized groundbreaking agreements with industry and university partners to transform the future of quantum technology. The first is a 10-year, $100 million plan with IBM, the University of Chicago and the University of Tokyo to develop the blueprints for building a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits. The second is a strategic partnership between the University of Chicago, the University of Tokyo and Google, with Google investing up to $50 million over 10 years, to accelerate the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer and to help train the quantum workforce of the future. Read More
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Google, IBM validate U of C's quantum ambitions
From Crain's Chicago Business: The University of Chicago will get a major boost in funding and credibility as one of the leaders in the next frontier of computing, known as quantum, after attracting $150 million from IBM and Google for a research partnership with the University of Tokyo. Read More
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IBM, Google give $150 Million for U.S.-Japan quantum-computing push as China looms
From the Wall Street Journal: IBM and Google are giving $150 million for quantum computing research at the University of Chicago and the University of Tokyo. IBM will give $100 million to the two universities with the aim of building a quantum-centric supercomputer in a decade that contains 100,000 qubits. Google is contributing $50 million to the two universities — the first time the company would share its quantum computer with university scientists as part of a long-term research partnership. Read More
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The United States and Republic of Korea sign joint statement to boost quantum cooperation
From quantum.gov: On April 25, the United States and Republic of Korea signed a joint statement of cooperation in quantum information science and technology in Washington, DC. The signing took place as part of a broader state visit between ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden. Read More
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The United States and Denmark take steps to strengthen quantum cooperation
From quantum.gov: Following the June 3 meeting between the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod, the United States and Denmark signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technology. Leveraging both countries’ strengths in QIST, this cooperation statement will strengthen the supply chain, grow the industrial base, and educate future generations of quantum talent. Read More
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Uncovering the hidden disorder in silicon quantum computers
From the U.S. Department of Energy: Q-NEXT researchers map the variation in materials to the atom level to scale up silicon qubits Read More
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Neutral atom computers: the physics of Rydberg quantum gates | Mark Saffman
From 632nm: Mark Saffman, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and chief scientist at Infleqtion, discusses the physics of optical tweezers and Rydberg gates, how neutral atoms perform quantum logic and create entanglement, and why this platform offers advantages in connectivity and scalability. Read More
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Prof. Giulia Galli appointed CNRS Fellow-Ambassador
From the University of Chicago: With the appointment, Galli joins a prestigious cohort of leading figures from the world’s scientific community. Read More
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Tuning into quantum sounds
From Caltech: Researchers at Caltech and Stanford University, including Stanford's Amir Safavi-Naeini, create tiny vibrating devices that can naturally display quantum behavior without needing an external quantum circuit. By harnessing microscopic defects already present in the material, the team achieved single-phonon nonlinear effects that could enable simpler quantum sensors capable of detecting and studying individual molecules with extraordinary sensitivity. Read More
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Illinois touts growing quantum workforce as state shows industry leadership
From NPR Illinois: Q-NEXT Workforce Development Lead Emily Easton discusses the growing quantum education and workforce ecosystem in Illinois. Read More