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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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PASQAL and University of Chicago announce neutral atoms quantum computing research collaboration agreement
University of Chicago's Hannes Bernien forms a new collaboration with PASQAL to advance neutral-atom quantum computing by developing new techniques for enabling high-fidelity qubit control. Read More
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Quantum startup ColdQuanta draws investors with ‘here-and-now’ applications
From The Wall Street Journal: ColdQuanta, a quantum-computing startup based in Boulder, Colorado, has raised $110 million in a Series B round, drawing investors in a tight market with near-term plans to harness and sell the present-day capabilities of a technology whose full potential is still years away. The company will use the new capital to accelerate efforts to develop revenue-generating hardware and software systems that leverage quantum technology in areas like atomic clocks, sensors and higher-precision radio frequencies and GPS networks. Read More
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‘Real-world impact’: Stanford Board of Trustees learns how SLAC can change the future
From Stanford Report: Q-NEXT is an example of how Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are accelerating translational science at a recent Stanford Board of Trustees meeting focused on SLAC research. 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More