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Quantum Crossroads: DARPA, Healthcare, and the Race to Readiness
Quantum Computing Newsletter 🤖
Bell State
April 06, 2025
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Release Report
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Faster Quantum Technology Preparation (source)
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the need for accelerated action on quantum technology commercialization, cybersecurity, and workforce development.
The report highlights the importance of preparing for the integration of quantum technologies to maintain economic and technological leadership.
It calls for public and private sector collaboration to address challenges and harness the potential of quantum advancements.
Takeaway: Proactive measures in quantum technology are essential for the U.S. to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving global landscape.
DARPA moves on Quantum Initiatives
DARPA Selects Quantum Computing Companies for Benchmarking Initiative (Source)
The U.S. Department of Defense’s DARPA has chosen 15 companies, including Rigetti Computing, IonQ, and Quantinuum, for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
This multi-year program aims to evaluate various quantum computing approaches to determine their potential for achieving utility-scale operations by 2033.
Participants will undergo rigorous testing over the next six months to assess the scientific viability and commercial promise of their quantum architectures.
Takeaway: The U.S. government’s support through DARPA’s QBI underscores the strategic importance of advancing quantum computing technologies domestically.
U.K. Looks for Quantum Impact on Healthcare
National Quantum Computing Centre Explores Potential in Healthcare. (Source)
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) released an Insights Paper examining the transformative potential of quantum computing in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
The paper discusses how quantum technologies could revolutionize drug discovery, personalized medicine, and complex biological system modeling.
NQCC aims to foster collaboration between quantum computing experts and the healthcare sector to accelerate these advancements.
Takeaway: Quantum computing holds significant promise for revolutionizing healthcare and pharmaceutical industries through enhanced computational capabilities.
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Director of Product Marketing - Quantinuum
Research Scientist - MIT Lincoln Lab
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Senior Manager, Environment and Power - IonQ
Semiconductor Quantum Computing Expert - Johns Hopkins
Hardware Engineer, Microwave Design, Quantum AI - Google
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