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🌍🚀 Is Europe ready for the quantum era? In a recent op-ed for Le Monde, our Executive Chairman Élie Girard and CEO Théau Peronnin had a chat about France's role in quantum computing. 🔑 Key Points: 🔹 Harnessing Scientific Advancements: Elie and Théau highlight the exciting opportunities within France's scientific community to lead in the global quantum computing race. 🔹 European Sovereignty: They call for solid moves from both governments and businesses to make sure Europe stands strong in the digital world, without relying too much on monopolies from other regions. 🔹 Preparing for Quantum Computing: They're urging all French and European businesses to gear up for the quantum era that's right around the corner. It's not just a tech shift; it's a fundamental change that'll shake up industries and economies. 🔹 Innovation Ecosystem: Elie and Théau emphasize Europe's talent for innovation. We've got what it takes, and tapping into it is crucial to keep pace with the US and China. This op-ed serves as a powerful call to action for Europe to step up and secure its place in the future of quantum technology. Are we ready to take on the challenge and lead the way? #QuantumComputing #DigitalSovereignty #TechLeadership

📰 News: 📰 🚀 University of Edinburgh Spinout Makes Quantum Leap in South Korea! 🚀 Exploring quantum solutions is no longer a luxury reserved for the tech giants. Small and medium-sized businesses -SMBs- can significantly enhance their efficiency by diving into the world of quantum computing. 🌟 A University of Edinburgh spinout, Quantum Software Lab, demonstrated this potential at the Quantum Korea 2024 tech conference. By participating with four other British companies, Quantum Software Lab showcased how quantum computing could revolutionize various industries. 📊 Key Metrics & Figures: - --£14 billion-- earmarked by the Korean government for R&D in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and bioengineering. - --35+ meetings-- held with Korean corporations and R&D institutes to discuss future collaborations. - --11 markets-- accessible through the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme, offering invaluable support for tech companies. This isn’t just a tech trend—it’s a transformative wave that could redefine computational efficiency and solve problems deemed too complex for classical computers. 🌐 🔔 Join the conversation! Comment below your thoughts on how quantum computing could benefit SMBs and don’t forget to follow Spin Quantum Tech to stay updated! 🚀 #Future #Futurism #Innovation #Business #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #SQT https://lnkd.in/eqxz3qYd

Impressive and insightful day at #GoogleQuantumAI to learn about Google's approach to #quantumcomputing. If quantum computing is achieved it will be uniquely positioned to expand the boundaries of human knowledge and solve some of the world's most complex problems. At the same time, a future quantum computer has the potential to break public key cryptosystems that protect most internet traffic and pose serious security risks. Powerful emerging and disruptive technologies must be developed in a responsible manner. Thank you Google and #EUinSF!

Today, tech diplomats, policy leaders and quantum experts in the San Francisco Bay Area gathered at Google premises for a workshop on "The Transformative Power of Quantum Technologies". ✨The aim of today's session was to expand knowledge and discuss the societal benefits and challenges of quantum technology. Collaboration is needed between governments, the technology industry and academia to accelerate quantum computing innovation for societal good. 🌐 Many believe that quantum is "the next big thing" and that this emerging technology holds significant potential for breakthroughs in health, drug discovery, industrial chemistry, sustainable technology, finance, and many other areas. The quantum technology may fundamentally transform societies a decade from now. 🖥 Thank you Google & #EUinSF! Kate P. Weber I Shirin Montazeri | Anastasia Gnatenko | Bryce Kobrin | Joanna Smolinska I Gerard de Graaf I Terese Holm I Cecilie Hersleth I Gry Rabe Henriksen #techdiplomacy #QuantumAI #responsible business #sustainable technology

Little particles, big tech: quantum conversation at Stamford's Tech Week 🔬 During Stamford's CT Tech Week, experts gathered to discuss the promising yet nascent field of quantum computing. This technology harnesses subatomic particles to perform immense calculations at unprecedented speeds, pushing past Moore's Law limitations. 💻⚛️ While still in its infancy, quantum computing could revolutionize material science, drug development, and AI integration. Connecticut aims to lead this "Quantum Revolution" by leveraging Yale and UConn's expertise through QuantumCT, a public-private partnership. Investors are cautiously optimistic, seeking proof of concept and significant problem-solving potential. However, the long road to commercialization poses challenges for deep tech ventures like quantum computing. 🤖💰 As this transformative technology progresses, Connecticut positions itself as a hub for innovation, workforce development, and global export of quantum solutions – promising billions in economic impact over the next decade. 🌍💫 #westfaironline #westchester #mywestchester #westchestercountyny #westchesterny #westchesternewyork #newfairfieldct #fairfieldct #fairfieldcountyct @westfaironline - Westfair Online @yale - Yale University   @uconn - University of Connecticut

Google Quantum AI and Google.org have teamed up with XPRIZE and the GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator to launch the XPRIZE Quantum Applications, a groundbreaking 3-year, $5 million global competition. The initiative aims to harness the power of quantum computing to tackle real-world challenges and advance societal goals outlined by the UN SDGs. Here's a snapshot of the competition details: 🏆 Qualifying Submission: Teams describe a socially beneficial application, analyze the algorithm's runtime on a quantum computer. Up to 20 teams will share a $1 million prize purse and advance to the next stage. 🚀 Semi-Finals: Teams detail hardware specifications, demonstrate speed and accuracy against classical solutions, and project positive societal impacts. 🔥 Grand Prize: Up to 3 grand prize winners will share a $3 million purse, with $1 million distributed among runners-up. To learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eVs-hMgv We always believed that one of the most exciting applications of quantum computing lies within sustainable development goals. That’s why it is so great to see support for quantum initiatives within these scope of problems. So, let’s make this competition count – share it with your network! #QuantumComputing #XPRIZE #Innovation #SDGs #GESDA #TechForGood #QCentroid QAI Ventures

EU not just competing, but leading the quantum race. That's the vision behind the European Declaration on Quantum Technologies, signed by 11 member states. It's a blueprint for a quantum ecosystem that's all about computing, simulation, communication, and sensing. This isn't just tech talk; it's about carving out a space for the EU in the digital and technological frontier. The EU has amazing potential in quantum technology, but it's been like a sleeping giant, slow to harness this revolutionary field. This lag isn't just about missing out on tech trends; it's about securing the EU's strategic and security interests. The EU's quantum dreams have been grounded by limited spending in research and development and the quantum journey has been a bit like a solo marathon instead of a relay race, lacking a united front among member states and there's a pressing need for quantum wizards, but they're as rare as four-leaf clovers right now. 🍀👀 The EU is rallying its member states to build a quantum powerhouse that can spar with the world's best, from quantum nuts and bolts to the software and standards – it's time to go all in to the safeguarding the EU's strategic assets and standing tall on the global stage. The EU's Quantum Valley initiative isn't just another tech project. It's a mission to awaken a giant, uniting 11 member states in a quest for digital sovereignty and global tech leadership. By embracing collaboration, comprehensive investment, and strategic mobilization, the EU is set to leap from quantum follower to quantum frontrunner. It's more than a race; it's about shaping the future, but there is still a lot to do to get to the lead…. #EUQuantumLeap #QuantumRace #UnitedInInnovation #QuantumReadyEU #DigitalFuture #EUUnity #QuantumEcosystem #TechRenaissance #StrategicQuantum

The UK-Danish quantum links are growing rapidly. This last year we have seen several quantum companies opening up offices both ways across the North Sea to tap into our respective centres of expertise. The most recent expansion of a Danish quantum company to the UK, was Kvantify’s opening of a now 4 person strong office in London this summer. But in which sectors will we see the first large scale application of quantum technologies? Tuesday this week, the Embassy and Kvantify hosted a seminar exploring the potential for quantum in drug discovery in the life science industry. Machine learning / AI already has significant uptake in this process, but successful application of quantum computing promises such an increase in the modelling precision that not only will it optimise the process; it will also be possible to answer questions that are currently beyond modelling. Our speakers obviously had differing perspectives on time scales and the size of the potential, but there seemed to be consensus on the direction of travel. Thanks to Martin Ulmschneider, King's College London, Michael Kues, Leibniz University of Hanover, Stuart Woods, Quantum Exponential , Jens Kieckbusch, AstraZeneca, Michael Carter, Kvantify and Nikolaj Thomas Zinner, Kvantify for contributing to the discussion. And thanks to Ulrich Hoff for moderating the discussion. #lifesciences, #drugdiscovery, #quantumcomputing

The U.S. and Germany sign a joint statement on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technology... If AI freaks you out, just wait until quantum rolls around. This new agreement strives to ensure: 1. Cooperation via shared principles, including openness, transparency, honesty, equity, fair competition, objectivity, protection and enforcement of intellectual property, and democratic values. 2, Commit to create inclusive scientific research communities and tackle cross-cutting issues of common interest such as equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. 3. Collaborate to identify overlapping interests and opportunities for future scientific cooperation. 4. Encourage a broad and inclusive QIST research and development (R&D) ecosystem to facilitate multidisciplinary research, and the sharing of research methodologies, infrastructure, and data. 5. Foster shared prosperity by building a trusted global market and supply chain for QIST R&D, and supporting its growth, by engaging stakeholders including industry consortia, research leaders, policy makers, and research security stakeholders to grow the future QIST R&D marketplace based on shared engagement principles. 6. Open and encourage opportunities for QIST collaborations across QIST R&D and its value chain. 7. Support the development of the next generation of scientists and engineers necessary to expand the field. 8. Leverage regular multilateral opportunities to discuss QIST matters of international importance and respective policy issues. https://lnkd.in/gssNTb42 https://lnkd.in/gwr4tPVq

The STS Forum today turned its attention to #quantum, and I was lucky enough to attend! 🎉 Each year in Kyoto, the Science and Technology in Society Forum holds a global symposium – a ‘Davos for science’ dedicated to the impact of science on the future of humankind and the planet. The American Associates of STS held its 2024 workshop today, hosted at the IBM Innovation Studio in New York, on the topic of quantum computing. ⚛ The half-day workshop featured esteemed guests from academia, private sector, research, and government. Here are some key takeaways from the panel and group discussions: 🔬 Transformational quantum applications are only predicted for 5-10 years in the future, or longer. Many of the first applications will aid scientists who study nanoscale molecules or systems with quantum effects, such as in biopharma, novel materials, or physics. ⚠ Social risks include a ‘winner-take-all’ actor who alone cracks the code for quantum supercomputing; the potential for rogue actors to use quantum’s power for nefarious ends; and the widening of a global digital divide. 🤝 International cooperation and science-driven inquiry are key pillars in the development of quantum computing, and will remain so as the the technology matures. Here’s hoping these topics can be developed further at this Fall’s STS Forum in Japan! Gretchen Campbell Lincoln Carr Ann Kurth, PhD Filippo Utro Jianying Hu Sachiko Oba-Cote Bernard Meyerson Dr. Felix Moesner Consulate of Switzerland, Swissnex in Japan