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.
