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Quantum Race Wide Open: New Tech Attracts Billions
9 Apr
Summary
- Investment is broadening beyond mature quantum technologies.
- New companies target over $1.5 billion in funding.
- Diverse hardware approaches are attracting significant interest.
The quantum computing sector is experiencing a surge in investment, with a surprising trend of capital flowing into a broader range of companies, including those with newer technologies. This contrasts with expectations that investment would narrow to a few leading contenders aiming to build full-scale machines by the end of the decade.
Several international companies, such as Infleqtion (US), Xanadu (Canada), Pasqal (France), and IQM (Finland), aim to collectively raise over $1.5 billion. These firms represent a variety of quantum technologies, moving beyond the superconductor and ion trap qubits that dominated earlier investments.
Even established players like Google are exploring new avenues, launching a research program in neutral atoms after initially focusing on superconductors. Microsoft is also backing neutral atoms, partnering with Atom Computing. Silicon spin qubits are emerging as another promising area, potentially offering more cost-effective machines.
Consolidation is occurring, with early public companies acquiring startups. However, the overall investment landscape suggests that the race for quantum supremacy remains wide open, with diverse technological bets being placed.
