You will have an opportunity to learn customer-centric design and thinking techniques, full-stack software development delivery, problem solving, analytical thinking, Agile delivery methodology and Scaled Agile experience, DevOps, stakeholder management, solution design, Cybersecurity and much more
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a successful photonics research program within the School of Physics
The Senior Project Officer will be in charge of managing the administrative, reporting and staff-related tasks of large research projects led by Professor Andrea Morello
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to a project funded under the DARPA Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum Computing (HARQ) program, “A memory-enabled linear optics quantum processor”, with Principal Investigator A/Prof Rose Ahlefeldt
We are currently only reviewing applications of candidate’s that have their Ph
We offer a range of internship opportunities throughout the year and would love to hear from students, graduates and early-career professionals who are keen to apply their skills and grow their careers with PsiQuantum
At an expert panel run exclusively as part of SQA’s PhD Experience Program, candidates from across SQA’s four partner universities gained insider tips on the skills quantum employers are looking for
this senior role focuses on translating world‑class research capability into funded, impact‑driven collaborations across quantum technologies, photonics, advanced electronics and enabling technologies
You will own core operational and financial functions to ensure the company runs smoothly day-to-day while building the systems and infrastructure to support us as we grow
Australia’s former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley has commenced as new Chair of SQA’s Executive Board
SQA’s new Executive Chair, Australia’s former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley, reflects on the factors needed to ensure Australia’s future quantum progress
Undergraduate students share their hands-on quantum research experiences, stepping into new labs, tackling real projects, and learning new skills
Opportunity to make significant contributions to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation in pure mathematics while continuing to build research expertise
A prestigious opportunity for outstanding female researchers to join the School of Physics at the University of Sydney and lead independent research projects
Opportunity to lead cutting‑edge experimental work in superconducting qubits
The Facilitator will drive engagement and collaboration across research, industry, and government to grow Australia’s quantum ecosystem
The role provides strategic leadership for partnership development, working closely with the ACT Node Lead and collaborating with other QA nodes nationally
Tessara Therapeutics, Chromos Labs, and the University of Melbourne have already successfully demonstrated the feasibility of integrating diamond micropillar arrays with Tessara’s RealBrain® micro-tissues, achieving world-first high-aspect-ratio pillar fabrication and validating their ability to detect millivolt-scale electrical signals relevant to neural activity.
Be inspired by trailblazing researcher Professor Nalini Joshi AO and discover how SQA is growing diversity in quantum and promoting opportunities to support women and emerging STEM leaders
Dozens of SQA PhD scholars gathered at Sydney’s Tech Central Innovation Hub for the PhD Experience welcome night event
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, SQA experts share advice for women and girls considering careers in quantum
Sydney Quantum Academy partner universities demonstrate their collective strength across quantum disciplines in latest Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings
Research from Macquarie University, led by Dr Christina Giarmatzi has reconstructed how errors develop and spread inside working quantum computers, revealing that noise can link events across time rather than appearing as isolated random faults
Long before quantum technologies entered the spotlight, a series of breakthroughs transformed how we understand the universe
International exchanges give SQA scholars the chance to learn new techniques, spark fresh ideas, and strengthen Australia’s contribution to the global quantum community
Teachers gather to understand how quantum technology will reshape future careers — and what students need to know now
The 2026 ARC Discovery Projects round awarded over $370 million nationally across all disciplines, with six NSW quantum science and technology projects receiving $3
High school students from across New South Wales spent three days exploring the building blocks of quantum computing — from creating new games with qubits to meeting the scientists shaping Australia’s quantum industry
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | Students are getting hands-on experience in the quantum tech field – with hopes the growing sector will encourage professionals to stay local and contribute to Australia’s advancement in the technology
Telstra and Silicon Quantum Computing have achieved a major milestone, applying quantum machine learning to smarter network prediction and analytics
The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions
From SQA PhD scholar at the University of Sydney to startup founder: Felix Thomsen on founding Iceberg Quantum— and why he isn’t waiting for Silicon Valley
Listen in to hear how quantum is moving from the lab to everyday life, featuring SQA CEO Peter Turner and UNSW A/Prof Jarryd Pla
Vanessa Olaya Agudelo, an SQA PhD Scholar at the University of Sydney, is using quantum computers to simulate ultrafast chemical reactions — slowing processes down by a billion times to reveal insights impossible on classical computers
This prize of $10,000 is awarded each year for the best PhD thesis in UNSW Engineering
Explore SQA alum Mengke Feng’s journey from UNSW PhD scholar to Diraq
How can a single seminar kickstart a career uncovering nature’s mysteries?
What happens when you put a “zoom limit” on the quantum world? SQA PhD scholar Simon Vedl shares his experiences of pursuing a career in quantum and what it’s really like to move across the world to study!
High school student into science and math? Love coding or, technology? Join us at our annual Quantum Tech Camp 2025
The event brought together 400+ students and 30+ employers and universities to explore careers, study pathways, and opportunities in quantum science and technology
Discover how your subject choices can open doors to one of the world’s fastest-growing fields — quantum science and technology
Sydney recognised as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading tech innovation ecosystem
From childhood curiosity about the natural world to exploring quantum thermodynamics and Hamiltonian learning, be inspired by Riddhi Ghosh’s journey
Our PhD scholars gained insights into Quantum Motion’s cutting-edge work at their Sydney lab
From a childhood fascination with science and mathematics to advancing the field of post-quantum cryptography at UNSW Sydney, A/Prof Sushmita Ruj is helping secure the digital world
2025 marks 100 years of quantum mechanics—explore events, career opportunities shaping the future, and scholarships in quantum technology
Cracking quantum noise and designing faster algorithms to unlock the future of quantum computing — meet Dr
SQA announces its largest undergraduate cohort yet, with 47 students from 13 countries awarded scholarships to engage in cutting-edge quantum research
Over 100 experts convened to explore quantum technology’s impact on the finance sector
Feeling overwhelmed by the PhD scholarship application process? Don’t worry! We’ve simplified it into 10 tips to guide you through every part of your application
From quantum computers to blockchain, there’s a range of quantum scholarships on offer at top universities and some of the coolest start-ups
Get ready to apply for our prestigious Undergraduate, Honours, Master’s, and PhD scholarships
Report calls for a new research institute on quantum algorithms and a ‘quantum skunkworks’ to accelerate applications to market
High school students on the edge of Outback Australia got a taste of the weird and wonderful world of quantum technologies
There’s a lot you can learn from books and tutorials – but there’s nothing quite like messing around in a real-life lab
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY | The Nano Institute has received a $10 million grant from the US government’s quantum computing fund to work on quantum error correction
NEW SCIENTIST | Australia announced it will invest nearly A$1 billion into the development of quantum computers, staking a claim in a race currently dominated by the US and China
Quantum start-ups and established businesses need talented researchers
QUANTUM INSIDER | At Quantum Australia 2024, a panel of distinguished international experts discussed the burgeoning quantum technology sector
From theory to hands-on experiments, an SQA Scholarship opens an exhilarating window into the world of quantum – just ask Mingyu Sun and Riddhi Ghosh
For a bright shining moment, the quantum world was centred on Australia
The central role of women in the quantum sector was highlighted at Australia’s biggest quantum event
INNOVATIONAUS | Governments must look beyond grants and procure quantum technology to grow the sector, said renowned British physicist Sir Peter Knight
SCIENCE MEETS BUSINESS | Governments seek a start-up ecosystem beyond quantum computing, says chief scientist Cathy Foley at the Quantum Australia conference
INFORMATION AGE | Quantum technologies are the “future of made in Australia”, Industry Minister Ed Husic said, pushing for more quantum commercialisation in Australia
THE AUSTRALIAN | Be careful of the hype around quantum computing and other quantum technologies, warns a leading British scientist at the Quantum Australia 2024 Conference
INNOVATIONAUS | Industry minister Ed Husic pledges to “weave” the local quantum sector into the strategic investment as private capital dries up
INNOVATIONAUS | Defence’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s appeal for long-term R&D projects has been met with an overwhelming response from industry and universities
Defence and global technology heavyweights are taking an interest in Australian quantum know-how
Australian quantum news in 2023 – the big, the small and the surprising
INNOVATIONAUS | Four university-private sector quantum research initiatives have been funded through the CSIRO’s $3
Discover Australia’s quantum ecosystem at the country’s #1 quantum industry conference – coming in February 2024
Quantum technologies are a massive opportunity, but global competition and a scarcity of talent will hamper growth, an industry review has found
Applications are now open to Honours and Masters students interested in quantum technologies
How a British start-up used techniques developed in quantum photonics research to help diagnose eye disease cheaper and faster
What’s it like to do real research in the quantum world? Here’s your chance to find out
Thirty students took a week off their holidays to get a crash course into the future of quantum technologies
Trace Raji’s journey as she redirected her expertise in optoelectronics toward the emerging field of quantum technology
His refusal to be pigeonholed has taken Chilean physicist Mauro Morales on an academic journey from a fascination with Plato to the physics of material science and now to quantum algorithms
Amanda Seedhouse began with dreams of being an astrophysicist; now she is working on the moonshot of quantum computing
Visit our stall on the 14th and 15th of August at the Sydney Science Trail Expo to be held at the Australian Museum
The National Quantum Collaboration Initiative will begin consultations in August, aiming to develop proposals for a national approach to workforce training, recruitment and development
“If you can do a PhD in quantum physics, you can work out business,” said Dr James Palles-Dimmock, CEO of Quantum Motion
“Quantum is one of the most competitive frontiers of innovation,” said Prof Peter Turner, CEO of SQA
MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY & SCIENCE | Sydney Quantum Academy has been awarded $1 million under the National Quantum Collaboration Initiative to explore options for accelerating quantum collaboration activities around Australia
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY | For the first time, scientists at the University of Sydney and the University of Basel in Switzerland have demonstrated the ability to manipulate and identify small numbers of interacting photons – packets of light energy – with high correlation
INNOVATIONAUS | Australia can play a major role across emerging global quantum supply chains
THE AUSTRALIAN | Speaking to the Quantum Australia conference in Sydney, Dr Cathy Foley said that quantum was now “on the radar of investors, government and our forward thinking businesses who understand how transformative it will be in so many areas”
Experts at the recent Quantum Australia 2023 Conference and Careers Fair assert Australia’s burgeoning quantum industry is booming, here’s why
The race is on to build a quantum computer capable of solving real-world problems, and researchers are taking more than one approach to get there
A new generation of quantum microscope, demonstrating high-resolution sensitivity, has been prototyped by an Australian research team co-led by sydney quantum expert Professor Igor Aharonovich (UTS), now published in Nature Physics
More than 100 quantum software experts have formed the Australian Quantum Software Network (AQSN) to keep Australia at the forefront of the emerging industry, as Industry and Science minister Ed Husic pledges government support
Sydney Quantum Facilities Showcase puts the spotlight on the facilities available to quantum innovators and the wider industry
Four Sydney Quantum experts announced as Australian Research Council Future Fellows and DECRA Awardees for 2022
What does the future look like for superannuation data security in a post-quantum world? Will super transactions be crackable by cybercriminals? Sydney Quantum Academy and Gateway Network Governance Body Ltd (GNGB) explores
Listen to the new quantum podcast, featuring SQA CEO Peter Turner, to learn about Australia’s quantum ecosystem, where it sits in the global environment, and how we’re working to build Australia’s quantum economy
Organisations across Australia are being urged to complete a nationwide survey into quantum technology recruitment and training
INNOVATIONAUS | Industry Minister Ed Husic has named a mix of eminent commercial and scientific leaders to a new National Quantum Advisory Committee
Check out Careers with STEM Magazine’s 8-page Quantum special showcasing the breadth and diversity of quantum careers
Prof Rogge is an internationally recognised expert in condensed matter physics and quantum information science, with a strong track record as a leader in both academic research and administration
Google has announced it’s expanding its investment in quantum computing research with Macquarie University and University of Technology Sydney, and launching new partnerships with University of Sydney and UNSW — all partners of Sydney Quantum Academy
Artificial intelligence engineer, Maggie Liuzzi studied economics then landed a job in AI – which led her into the exciting world of quantum technologies
Australian quantum computing manufacturer, Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), has today announced the world’s first integrated circuit manufactured at the atomic scale
Jacinta May had always been interested in music and literature, but also physics and chemistry
A unique opportunity for companies to play an active role in developing Australia’s future quantum workforce
Sam Roberts long had a passion for abstract maths, and thought he’d end up teaching it at university
ZDNET | A coordinated approach will attract talent, investment, and help Australia be globally competitive, says Australia’s chief scientist
QUANTUM INSIDER | SQA included in a list of 40+ quantum companies, research facilities, and groups on the “who’s who” of the quantum world
INNOVATION AUS | “Australia’s chief scientist doesn’t want quantum to go the way of solar power in Australia, with relatively little return from a locally developed, globally transformative technology now present in $50 billion worth of panels worldwide
PhD students faced off in a quantum hackathon solving quantum-inspired optimisation challenges
STARTUP DAILY | Vikram Sharma and Bill Bartee explain why Australia is becoming the place to watch for venture capitalists looking for the next big thing in quantum technology
AFR | “The rapidly developing world of quantum computing is emerging as test case for how Australia positions itself for what most believe will be a highly disruptive technology
QUANTUM INSIDER | Researchers and industry leaders from all over the world have come to speak on the advances and importance of quantum technology
Sydney quantum researchers and students share pictures from behind the scenes during their work at Sydney Quantum Academy partner universities: the University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and Macquarie University
SQA welcomes the launch of a new issues paper and the Australian Government’s formal consultations on quantum technologies in Australia
20 outstanding undergraduate students complete quantum research projects at Sydney Quantum Academy partner universities
How Irene Fernández de Fuentes found the freedom to explore her passion for quantum physics – and make lasting friendships – on the other side of the world
Arjun David Rao wanted to join a start-up that would bring quantum computing to the world – a path that led him to the Sydney Quantum Academy
Despite facing stumbling blocks, Ritika Bazzad has retained the resolve she needed to build a career at the forefront of the quantum technology
Image credit: PsiQuantumThe Australian Commonwealth and Queensland Governments will invest $940M AUD ($620M USD) into PsiQuantum through a financial package, comprised of equity, grants, and loans. PsiQuantum is on an aggressive plan to have the site operational by the end of 2027. A fault-tolerant quantum computer will be able to solve commercially useful problems across industries built upon chemistry, math, and physics; thereby transforming critical industries – including renewable energy, minerals and metals, healthcare and transportation – that will propel the global economy for decades to come.The quantum computing industry has long faced complicated scaling challenges in building a quantum computer with enough physical qubits to enable error-correction, making it capable of delivering on quantum computing’s promise. PsiQuantum has scaled its fusion-based architecture using a photonics- approach, encoding qubits into particles of light, and leveraging advanced infrastructure in the semiconductor manufacturing industry to fabricate and test millions of photonic devices. PsiQuantum’s first utility-scale system will be in the regime of 1 million physical qubits and hyperscale in footprint with a modular architecture that’s able to leverage existing cryogenic cooling technologies.Read the full announcement here
The mind-bending nature of quantum mechanics only makes sense with deep mathematics – along with the type of high-end simulations Dan George is helping to build
Image credit: University of Southern Queensland. Chief investigators Professor Robert Sang and Professor Brad Carter with George Curran.As the global race for quantum computing continues to heat up, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has taken a major leap forward in unlocking the full potential of quantum technologies.
Photo credit: University of QueenslandThe 10 UQ projects include using quantum technologies to help with decarbonisation, computing, athlete performance, diagnosing concussion and athlete drug tests.
It’s early days, but quantum technology is rapidly evolving and businesses need to prepare now for the paradigm shift
Photo credit: Australian National UniversityThe agreement will see the two organisations partner to establish a centre for quantum research, with ambitions to build an onsite quantum computer.
The State of Australian quantum report provides updates on how we've implemented the National Quantum Strategy. It also highlights the successes, challenges and next steps for Australia's quantum industry.
The National Quantum Strategy, released in May 2023, sets the vision that Australia will be a leader of the global quantum industry in 2030. The State of Australian Quantum report looks at Australia’s early progress on that journey.
Image credit: The AustralianThe Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program has signed 21 contracts as part of an investment of over $60 million with Australian universities and industry partners.
Rachpon Kalra loved maths and physics, but always thought he’d end up in finance
The conference will take place outside Sydney for the first time, where it was previously managed by the Sydney Quantum Academy. The Queensland node of Quantum Australia, led by The University of Queensland (UQ) in collaboration with Griffith University and the University of Southern Queensland, will play a pivotal role in hosting and organising the event.
University of Melbourne Associate Professor Giuseppe Barca and his team were named the winners of the Association for Computing Machinery’s Gordon Bell Prize this morning (AEST) at the SC International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Morello began his career with an undergraduate degree in electronics engineering at the Politecnico di Torino in Italy. His growing passion for experimental quantum science led him to complete his PhD in physics in 2004 at the Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory, Leiden University, in the Netherlands, followed by a 2-year postdoc at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. His studies there focused on nuclear spin dynamics in molecular magnets, their coherence properties, and applications of molecular magnets to quantum computing.
The new centre, Quantum Australia, represents an ambitious national endeavour aimed at strengthening Australia's quantum technology sector. This pioneering organisation unites Australia's top research institutions, industry leaders, and quantum-focused enterprises. Its aims to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technology by fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and nurturing a vibrant quantum ecosystem.
Professor Peter Turner, CEO of Sydney Quantum Academy, discusses the need to boost Australia’s talent pipeline following the Quantum Australia 2022 conference
The STEM Equity Monitor 2024 reveals that women make up just 29% of the Australian STEM workforce, and their representation in quantum-related disciplines is even lower. Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Kathy Foley, emphasizes the urgency of addressing this imbalance.
In addition to providing $146 million in funding for quantum initiatives such as Quantum Australia, the Australian and Queensland governments have invested $940 million in PsiQuantum to deliver the world’s first ‘utility scale’ quantum computer in Brisbane. A further $1 billion has been earmarked for critical technology and quantum companies through the National Reconstruction Fund.
With quantum making waves in the tech sector, students use their break to discover the emerging technology that they may one day be building and using themselves
A quantum computing innovation developed by researchers at the University of Sydney is being used in Google’s latest quantum chip, called Willow.
Quantum Australia, the national centre for quantum industry growth, today announced the appointment of Petra Andrén as Chief Executive Officer. Ms Andrén brings extensive experience in scaling high-growth technology ventures and accelerating innovation ecosystems, with particular expertise in deep tech commercialisation.
Sydney Quantum Academy and KPMG Australia call for greater understanding of potential impacts, public engagement, and the development of an ethical framework for quantum technologies
PRESS RELEASE — Iceberg Quantum, a quantum computing architecture startup founded by three University of Sydney PhD alumni, has today announced it has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round led by Blackbird, with participation from UK-based LocalGlobe, and entered its first major partnership with PsiQuantum to apply its fault-tolerant architectures to PsiQuantum’s photonic platform.
The Deteqt team (from left): CEO Jim Rabeau, COO Rupal Ismin, CSO Omid Kavehei, Quantum Physicist Adam Stewart and Hardware Engineer David Katzmarek.What do you get when you pair innovative quantum sensors with silicon transistors?
Professor Peter Turner, SQA CEO, explains why November was a big month for Australia’s quantum technology industry, and what needs to happen to realise the technology’s enormous potential
The NRFC has made a $15 million equity investment in QuintessenceLabs, which the company will use to establish a manufacturing site in Canberra and undertake further technological development. This new site will allow QuintessenceLabs to expand the manufacturing of its ‘qOptica’ product in Australia and mature the product by reducing form factors, streamlining component selection and improving manufacturing processes.
An exciting new development will see investment from the NSW Government and Transport for NSW into the emerging field of quantum technology
Image: Diraq founder and chief executive Andrew Dzurak.Two local quantum computing startups have secured contracts with US defence research agency DARPA for a coveted benchmarking program designed to find the companies capable of achieving utility-scale within the next decade.
Photo credit: University of Technology Sydney (UTS) - Andy RobertsQuantum computing as a concept has been around since the early 1980s when physicists first proposed building a machine powered by quantum bits. The potential of this device would allow for calculations at levels so complex and detailed it’s hard for the human mind to fathom.
Are you ready to turn quantum innovation into real-world solutions?Join researchers, start-ups, developers, and industry leaders from across the globe in the Global Industry Challenge – a collaborative platform to tackle practical, industry-defined problems using quantum and AI technologies. To join a team in Australia, register for this online drop in session with the Quantum Australia partnerships team.
RAQT is led by Professor Jared Cole and will bring together key researchers in both the School of Science and Engineering to focus on quantum breakthroughs.
Sydney quantum expert Dr Henry Yang’s work on Silicon CMOS-compatible qubits earns global recognition
Image: lllinois Governor JB Pritzker, VP of Bus. Dev, Diraq - Boyar Naito, and Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin RuddWASHINGTON, DC- Yesterday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, and United Kingdom Ambassador the U.S. Peter Mandelson met with business and technology leaders to discuss boosting collaboration and advancing innovation in the fast-growing quantum industries. As part of the event, the three leaders participated in a quantum roundtable alongside leading international quantum companies, highlighting opportunities for joint research and design efforts, cross-border partnerships, and workforce development. Illinois also signed a letter of intent which will see Australian technology firm Diraq expand its US footprint to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park as a tenant. Diraq is working on technology that supports quantum computers in the exchange of information.
13th May 2025 | BrisbanePublic LectureProf Gerard MilburnQuantum Computing: Real-World Applications
(L-R) Dr. Meng Li (Zurich Instruments), Prof. Chris Vale (CSIRO), A/Prof. Arkady Fedorov (The University of Queensland), A/Prof. Muhammad Usman (CSIRO), Mr. Raja Pillai (Rohde & Schwarz Australia)
Led by Professor David Reilly and Dr Thomas Ohki, the 20-strong research firm is delivering quantum technology’s “missing link” as companies the world over race to realise the promise of the futuristic technology, which could revolutionise drug discovery, cybersecurity, materials science and artificial intelligence.
Fraunhofer IAF’s unique quantum computing infrastructure operates the latest quantum accelerator by Quantum Brilliance. It is Europe’s first compact quantum accelerator based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. With its compact size and robust integration without cryogenics, the second-generation Quantum Development Kit (QB-QDK2.0) enables hybrid quantum-classical computing. The system will be made available to partners across science and industry to explore its capabilities and advance real-world quantum applications.
Watch them take on Australia’s quantum capabilities, the frontier technology ecosystem, AUKUS and building future industries in this video
Quantum Computing: Unlocking New Possibilities in Financial Services
Fleet Space, Australia’s leading space exploration company, today announced a series of partnerships with innovators mDetect, Nomad Atomics, and DeteQt. These collaborations will expand the technology frontier of the global mining industry by developing the next generation of quantum sensors needed to fuel the growth of AI-powered mineral exploration. With these partnerships, Fleet Space will advance the acquisition and processing speed of geophysical datasets and build an innovation path for muon tomography to become a valuable input for enhancing the geological predictions of modern AI systems. As part of Fleet Space’s expansion of its vertically integrated ExoSphere platform, the company is advancing exploration technology development with frontier tech start ups and leading academic institutions like Stanford’s Mineral-X and MIT’s Space Exploration Initiative to enhance efficiency, speed, and precision across the mineral value chain on Earth and beyond.
After more than two decades as a general practitioner, Sally Shrapnel took a quantum leap to become a full-time physicist.
From quantum sensors to solar-powered hydrogen reactors and deep-underground wi-fi, 39 groundbreaking research projects have received a boost through the Albanese Government’s Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate program.
Two standout quantum startups, CatQ and Deteqt, have been named in the 2025 Tech23 deep tech list by Cicada Innovations, showcasing the future of sovereign capability.
Quantum science is helping develop new technologies that have the potential to solve some of the world's greatest challenges.
28th July 2025From 4.30pmPhysics Auditorium, The Australian National University, CanberraGreat speakers have been confirmed: ➡️ Dr Rim El Kadi, PhD - Business and digital strategy consulting expert and visiting fellow at ANU. She is also our wonderful and highly motivated ACT hub leader ➡️ Mr Fernando Guerra Alves - Manager of Partnerships Development at Quantum Australia. Fernando is also our passionated Quantum science community leader➡️ Dr Carlos Kuhn - Research Chair in Open Source Technology at the University of Canberra➡️ Dr Cyril Laplane - Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney’s Quantum Control Laboratory➡️ Mr Stephen Forshaw - Chief representative for Airbus ANZ & Pacific➡️ Dr Aaron Tranter - Research fellow in the Department of Quantum Science and Technology at ANU & CEO of AQACIAFind the full program and register here: https://www.afran.org.au/event-info/quantum-talk
Quantum computing is making a growing impact across industries, and the financial sector is among those leading the way. A new report from the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) (formerly Elevandi) — Quantum Computing: Unlocking New Possibilities in Financial Services — highlights how banks, regulators and tech firms are already exploring [r1] quantum technologies to solve complex problems in investment strategy, cybersecurity, and risk management.
Quantum technology is a once-in-a-century scientific leap, comparable to the advent of the Internet.
Quantum computing is poised to upend digital security as we know it. Many of today’s widely used encryption standards, like RSA and ECC, will become vulnerable, placing everything from online banking and cloud storage to secure messaging and infrastructure systems at risk.
TeraGlo is redefining how we identify and understand materials, using portable quantum sensors that deliver real-time insights from construction sites to the lunar surface. Their revolutionary platform, Quantum AI Material Sensing (QAIMS), delivers portable, real-time material identification with unmatched speed and precision. Whether it’s improving safety in construction, accelerating critical mineral exploration, or detecting hazardous substances in the field, TeraGlo’s sensors are built to transform decision-making across mining, defence, health, construction, and even space.
Australia’s productivity is in a slump. The latest figures from the Productivity Commission are not just numbers on a page, but a warning sign. As a nation, we seem to be working harder but not smarter, signalling an unsustainable trend if the trend continues.
The Q-CTRL contracts, valued at $38 million, will augment the company’s field-validated quantum sensing technologies for demanding real-world use cases in high-performance military vehicles.
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with technology company Quantum Brilliance, has made the first big steps in the advance of quantum computers for scientific discovery with the installation of a Quantum Brilliance computer system at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility. Lab staff will use ORNL’s first on-site, commercial quantum computer cluster to explore ways to integrate this emerging technology into classical high-performance computing infrastructures and tap its potential for massive computational power gains.
At a technology hearing on Capitol Hill earlier this year, US senator Ted Cruz held up a golden computer chip he said was worth $1bn and would unlock a new era of quantum computing.
Congratulations to Prof Michelle Simmons, Jeremy O’Brien, Prof Michael J Biercuk, & Dr Andrew Horsley, Dr Marcus Doherty
Australia has spent nearly three decades laying the foundations of a world-class quantum ecosystem, and the results are now clear. From pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing and sensing, to leading-edge advances in quantum communications, enabling technologies and workforce development, Australia is rapidly emerging as a trusted global partner for next-generation quantum solutions.
Expressions of interest are now open for founding members of ‘Quantum Terminal’, a new collaboration space in Sydney’s Tech Central
UNSW researchers, including Sydney quantum expert Prof
Sydney Quantum Academy is calling for Australia’s brightest emerging researchers to apply for the Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program (NGQGP), a national initiative building the pipeline of talent who will shape the future of quantum science and technology.
Telstra and Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) today announced results from a joint initiative taking quantum computing out of the lab and into the telecommunications industry – marking a new milestone in Australia’s journey towards quantum-enabled digital infrastructure.
The University of Western Australia is part of an international consortium that hopes to harness quantum computing technology to give remote Aboriginal communities access to higher quality medical imaging – in turn delivering faster and more accurate diagnoses.
Researchers at the University of Sydney and Q-CTRL announced a way to identify sources of error in quantum computers through machine learning
Australian technology has delivered a live quantum-secure link, a breakthrough that promises to future-proof critical data against tomorrow’s cyber threats.
Report by James Dargan in The Quantum Daily
Two research breakthroughs in synthetic diamond nanofabrication, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optics, are poised to accelerate the development of diamond-based quantum technology
A cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) could break today’s widely used public-key cryptography (e.g., RSA and ECC). That creates “harvest-now, decrypt-later” risk for data with a long confidentiality shelf life (health, finance, IP, national security). ASD’s updated guidance frames PQC as the best path to protect networks and data in a quantum future, and signals a shift from awareness to action.
One of the key advantages of silicon spin qubits is their speed: Diraq’s utility-scale machines will be capable of performing a million fault-tolerant operations in less than a minute. But this means that Diraq needs a low-latency link — one that can connect the classical electronics required to control qubits, and the high-performance computers needed to correct errors, and to facilitate hybrid classical–quantum applications. NVIDIA has solved the problem by delivering NVIDIA NVQLink.
Report by Nick Sundich in Stockhead
Report by Matt Swayne in The Quantum Daily
NSSN is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for the role of Board Chair
Four South Australian-developed world-leading quantum clocks have been successfully trialled in the United States, as part of Australia’s investment in AUKUS Pillar II, as another South Australian company signs a new strategic contract with a major UK defence contractor.
DARPA has selected eleven companies to enter the second stage (Stage B) of the agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), which aims to rigorously verify and validate whether any quantum computing approach can achieve utility-scale operation — meaning its computational value exceeds its cost — by the year 2033.
The role will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities
Melbourne, Australia, November 5, 2025 – Quantum Brilliance, a global leader in mass-deployable, room-temperature diamond quantum technology, announced the official opening of the Quantum Diamond Foundry, the world’s first commercial facility dedicated to producing quantum-grade diamond at scale.
Quantum computing promises to transform everything from drug discovery and materials science to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. But building a useful quantum computer requires more than just qubits - it demands scalable infrastructure, cryogenic electronics, and precision control systems operating at the limits of physics.
Quantum Error Correction (QEC) has rapidly become the centre of gravity for global quantum computing progress — and this year’s Quantum Error Correction Report 2025 from Riverlane captures just how dramatically the landscape has shifted. With real-time QEC now recognised worldwide as the essential pathway to utility-scale quantum computing, this report distils the technical breakthroughs, workforce insights, and strategic signals shaping the race toward fault-tolerant machines.
As the world turns its attention to Brisbane 2032, Queensland is showing how scientific excellence can be a competitive advantage, not just for athletes, but for a nation. From the playing field to the city streets, the state’s leading universities are bringing quantum technologies out of the lab and into a landmark opportunity to showcase Australia’s strength in science, innovation and sport.
The position plays a key role in a team working to develop, test, and prepare SNSPDs for commercial use
Delivering the National Quantum Update: Australia at Quantum World Congress 2025, Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia, outlined a transformative year for the country’s quantum ecosystem. After 25 years of pioneering research—from the world’s first single-atom transistor to Nobel-winning physics—Australia is now turning these breakthroughs into market-ready technologies and a rapidly growing national industry.
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration, based at UNSW, is a recently established national research centre positioned to drive the next wave of quantum technology innovation in Australia
This report, Quantum shift: How are Australian organisations navigating the quantum frontier?, Presents findings from a quantum readiness study undertaken by CSIRO in 2025 where we assessed four key dimensions:
Mathematics and physics are the language and the tools of the physical world, and the pulsating heart of the deep tech revolution that is taking place in the field of quantum technologies.
Deteqt is seeking a Technical Partnerships Manager to own their most important external relationships from first technical conversation through to successful field deployment and ongoing partnership growth
After our inaugural year in Washington, D.C. and three trailblazing years in Tysons, we’re bringing the global quantum ecosystem to College Park: one of the most advanced quantum innovation corridors on Earth. This is where breakthroughs become industries. This is where the next era is being built. And in 2026, you’ll be right at the center of it. We can’t wait to show you around.
QuantX Labs was founded in 2016 by Professor Andre Luiten and Dr Martin O’Connor as a spinout from the University of Adelaide. The company has since established itself as a national leader in quantum-enabled precision timing.
PsiQuantum is building the future of quantum computing, and they’re hiring
Sydney-based startup Diraq is pioneering a new way to manufacture quantum computing technology, while exclusively using existing semiconductor supply chains.
At 80 per cent of Australia’s total quantum investment, it was the largest commitment by any leading OECD investor country.
Explore international internship placements in quantum research with leading Canadian research organisation, Mitacs
Australian quantum companies are moving from lab research to deployed products, delivering measurable gains across AI, sensing, navigation, and secure infrastructure, supported by strong university spinouts and government co-investment.
Fujitsu Limited(“Fujitsu”) would like to solicit applications from interested members of the industry and academia to test the quantum simulator on novel problems and applications. Building on past successful Quantum Simulator Challenges, this contest will include several new and advanced features implemented in Fujitsu’s Quantum Simulator. Our objectives are:
QAIO 2026 is a workshop at the 18th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART), focusing on the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and optimization. Researchers and industry experts will present the latest advancements and discuss the future of these cutting-edge technologies.
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QCNC 2026 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing.
Quantum technologies are no longer confined to theoretical exploration—they are rapidly merging with AI, advanced materials, next-gen computing, and secure communications to shape the global innovation landscape. As the world accelerates toward a new technological paradigm, the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 will be the epicenter of this transformation, driving high-level collaboration, industry-defining advancements, and disruptive breakthroughs.
We are witnessing impressive progress in quantum hardware development and ongoing theoretical advancements are bringing practical applications of this hardware closer to reality. Quantum Computing Theory in Practice (QCTiP) aims to bring together the academic community and industry representatives to foster discussions on how to unlock the full potential of quantum computers.
The 6th edition of the Quantum Matter International Conference & Expo – QUANTUMatter2026 (Barcelona, Spain) – aims at gathering the various communities engaged in the science and technologies of quantum information and quantum matter, to foster the incubation of new ideas & collaborations at the forefront of quantum technologies, emerging quantum materials and novel generations of quantum communication protocols, quantum sensing and quantum simulation.
The Machine Tools Zone is specifically targeted at the metalworking, machine tool and ancillary market in Australia.
The Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition brings together the global community driving the next era of quantum technology. Quantum 2.0 harnesses superposition and entanglement in large-scale systems—such as quantum computers, networks and sensors—that move beyond the single-system capabilities of Quantum 1.0.
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The future is quantum - and it’s happening now.Step into a world where quantum, AI, and HPC collide to redefine what’s possible. Breakthroughs aren’t just happening- - they’re being deployed. From national security to healthcare, finance, climate, and logistics, the technologies shaping tomorrow are here today.Join 1000+ innovators, leaders, and decision-makers from 40+ countries as they push the boundaries of science, strategy, and industry. Explore cutting-edge research, forge game-changing partnerships, and gain the insights to act where it matters most.Quantum.Tech World isn’t just an event - it’s a launchpad. A place where ideas spark innovation, collaborations ignite impact, and the next era of technology comes to life. Your front-row seat to the future starts here.
As global demand for critical minerals continues to grow and the world transitions to clean energy, the mining community must engage in open and ongoing dialogue around how it can meet this demand.
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IQT’s flagship conference, Q+AI 2026 (3.0), is the leading event worldwide devoted to the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The multi-day, multi-track program expands year after year, with 2026 once again heralding growth in the anticipated number of exhibitors, speakers, panelists, and networking and mentoring elements.
Check out roles at UNSW-based quantum technology company Silicon Quantum Computing
The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) is where the most influential people in the mining industry come together, delivering ideas, inspiration, and serving as a global meeting ground for industry leaders.
Scientists have unveiled a new approach to powering quantum computers using quantum batteries — a breakthrough that could make future computers faster, more reliable and more energy efficient.
Diraq has secured a strategic $20 million equity investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) backing the company’s ambition to become the global leader in the development of utility-scale quantum computing and deliver its first product by 2029, a quantum computer capable of genuine quantum advantage.
Building on more than four years of collaboration between QuantX and academics at the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) at Adelaide University, the completed project has accelerated the transfer of world-leading research in precision timing from the laboratory to industry, supporting Australia’s sovereign capability in advanced quantum technologies. The project has enabled new optical clock technologies to be evaluated, matured and positioned for commercialisation.
Join quantum startup Q-CTRL in developing new quantum technologies overcoming the fundamental challenge in the field – hardware error and instability
Quantum Australia is pleased to announce NVIDIA as a new participant in the Industry Support Partner Program, an initiative designed to strengthen connections between industry, researchers, and technology providers across Australia’s rapidly developing quantum ecosystem.
Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, today became a publicly listed company trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “INFQ” following the completion of its previously announced business combination with Churchill Capital Corp X (“Churchill X”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
How can Australia ensure quantum technologies are developed not only for technical excellence, but for meaningful societal impact?As quantum technologies continue to advance, questions around governance, trust, access and real-world adoption are becoming just as important as scientific breakthroughs.
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