The Quantum Insider

02/10/2026

For the first time in almost 10 years, Q2B US (QC Ware Corp.) is leaving Silicon Valley for Chicago.

Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit runs December 8-10, and The Quantum Insider is proud to be a partner. QC Ware and the Chicago Quantum Exchange are co-organizing three days of announcements, insights and business opportunities across the quantum ecosystem.

🔹 Leading quantum companies, researchers, investors, enterprises and public-sector organizations in one room
🔹 Speakers include Nobel Laureate John Martinis, John Preskill and Scott Aaronson
🔹 Startup pitch competition by Duality on Day 1

Use code TQI-20-CHI for 20% off your pass. Register via the link in our bio. 👇

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02/10/2026

D-Wave Launches Gate-Model Quantum Simulator Beta

D-Wave launched a beta program for its gate-model quantum simulator, giving selected customers access to error-aware programming and development tools.

01/10/2026

🚀 Call for Participation: QVX Day at EQTC (European Quantum Technologies Conference) 2026

On 3rd December in Dublin, QVX Day brings together application developers, technology providers, buyers, funders and other quantum ecosystem actors to exchange perspectives and build new connections.

📅 Submission deadline: Monday 5th October 2026

🔹 Application developers: submit an Application Showcase. Share your application, prototype, pilot or demonstration, and connect with potential users, adopters and collaborators.

🔹 Technology providers: submit a Technology Provider Pitch. Showcase your quantum technology and capabilities, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

🔹 Buyers and funders: join the QVX ecosystem. Discover emerging applications and technologies, and engage directly with developers and providers.

Outstanding showcases will be recognised with QVX Showcase Awards during the event.

Submit or find out more: https://www.eqtc2026.eu/qvx-day

01/10/2026

Occam Foundry Gains Austin and UT Austin Support for Quantum Campus

Occam Foundry and UT Austin’s TACC will explore quantum education, workforce development and funding opportunities for a planned Austin campus.

01/10/2026

NATO Sets Quantum Roadmap For Military Trials And Secure Communications

NATO’s quantum roadmap sets priorities for testing military applications, protecting communications and preparing to adopt quantum tech.

30/09/2026

How do you win at chess when your king can be in two places at once? 💥

Kai put that question to Tamás Varga, PhD over a game of quantum chess.

In this episode they explore how a video game can be built around real quantum mechanics, what superposition actually means, explained through a chessboard, not a textbook, what entanglement means and how it shows up in the game. 👏

Watch the full episode of The Quantum Kid, from our partnership with Katia Moskvitch, MPhil, via the link in our bio!

30/09/2026

How do you win at chess when your king can be in two places at once? 💥

Kai put that question to Tamás Varga, PhD over a game of quantum chess.

In this episode they explore how a video game can be built around real quantum mechanics, what superposition actually means, explained through a chessboard, not a textbook, what entanglement means and how it shows up in the game. 👏

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCtYQ_Bejo

30/09/2026

The Quantum Insider has published a strategic assessment of Florida's quantum technology position, commissioned by Florida Commerce and produced in partnership with the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches.

The full report will be presented at Quantum Beach on October 22nd in West Palm Beach.

A report commissioned by FloridaCommerce identifies defense and practical deployment as central to Florida’s quantum opportunities.

29/09/2026

Cosmic Lockdown: How The Environment Can Isolate Quantum Fields

Researchers used a simplified cosmological model to show that interactions with surrounding fields can suppress quantum tunneling.