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Researchers at Vilnius University have developed a theoretical method that uses light to pre-program atoms to reshape and control complex structured laser beams without requiring external magnetic fields. The model shows that a prepared atomic gas can modify both the spatial structure and polarization of optical vector vortices, creating a feedback process in which light shapes the atoms and the atoms in turn reshape the light. This all-optical approach could provide a more scalable way to manipulate [...]

The leading quantum programming languages and software frameworks used for quantum computing development in 2026 have been identified, including Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, Q#, CUDA-Q, and Amazon Braket. These frameworks provide various levels of abstraction, from low-level gate sequences to high-level SDKs, and cater to different hardware platforms and use cases. Quantum programming differs significantly from classical software development, requiring probabilistic algorithms and strict resource constraints. The ecosystem has matured, with Python as the common language and a [...]

IQM Quantum Computers has appointed Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer and promoted Dr. Inés de Vega to Chief Scientist, strengthening its leadership team ahead of its planned Nasdaq listing. Ciesla brings over 25 years of deep-tech product development experience from companies like 10x Genomics, Illumina, and Intel. De Vega will focus on scientific feasibility and system-level consistency across IQM's technology roadmap. The appointments come as IQM scales its technology roadmap and operations, having sold 23 [...]

Oxford Quantum Circuits has announced plans to establish its first European Union facility in Barcelona, Spain, with a €92 million investment. The site will serve as the company's primary global hub for designing, developing, and industrializing superconducting quantum hardware. The project is expected to create 210 high-skilled jobs over the next five years, more than doubling the company's current global headcount. Operations are slated to begin in Q4 2026, following OQC's recent £260 Million Series C funding [...]

INNOSPACE, a South Korean launch services company, has partnered with Norma, a quantum software developer, to co-engineer space-based quantum computing technologies. The partnership aims to address growing data bottlenecks in orbital networks by developing decentralized, high-performance computing solutions. The initial technical milestone involves integrating a compact quantum computing payload into INNOSPACE's HANBIT launch vehicle to test its stability and operability in an aerospace environment. The data gathered will inform the development of a proposed Space Quantum Computing [...]

OVHcloud has partnered with Welinq to explore networked quantum computing architectures and future quantum data center designs. The collaboration aims to connect and orchestrate quantum computers across different qubit modalities to support scalable hybrid quantum-classical computing. OVHcloud's Quantum Platform will also integrate Quobly's first commercial quantum computer, Alloy Pioneer, by the end of 2026. This partnership is part of OVHcloud's research and development initiatives, focusing on designing the data centers of tomorrow for the European quantum computing

QTREX Quantum Ltd. has successfully fabricated a cryogenic chip carrier using its single-build Additively Manufactured Electronics process. The carrier was built using a design from a major US-based technology firm and marks a significant milestone in the company's transition into the processor-interface layer of quantum hardware. The carrier's physical architecture utilizes a specialized substrate material to maintain stability in extreme low-temperature environments. The automated printing sequence deposits conductive pathways and shielding arrays as a unified unit, minimizing [...]

Hexaware Technologies has allocated £25 million ($33 million USD) for a multi-year expansion in the UK, creating 1,200 high-skilled technical roles over three to five years. The company will establish research and development centers in Manchester and Leeds, focusing on emerging technologies like cloud migration, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The expansion aligns with UK government frameworks on clean energy and industrial intelligence, with a goal of incubating local graduate talent and developing next-generation software tools.