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.
(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)
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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.
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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.