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Gov’t backs Australian innovation with $60M defence technology boost
The Australian Government is making a significant investment in local innovation, focusing on quantum and counter-disinformation technologies to give defence a technological edge while fostering a future built in Australia.
UNSW-led team advances quantum tech with hole-spin qubit research
A UNSW Sydney-led team, in collaboration with Australian start-up Diraq, has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating the use of hole-spin qubits with industry-standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
UNSW expert explains the road ahead for quantum computing dev’t
Quantum computing is poised to revolutionise technology, but building one remains a complex challenge, according to Andrea Morello, Scientia Professor of Quantum Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Australia’s Quantum Brilliance joins forces with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Australia-founded quantum computing company Quantum Brilliance (QB) announced a strategic collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to jointly develop a platform that integrates quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC).
Diraq achieves 99% fidelity in two-qubit gates with CMOS tech
Sydney-based quantum computing innovator Diraq has unveiled a major breakthrough, showcasing two-qubit gates operating with over 99 per cent accuracy on its SiMOS quantum dot platform.
What Australia needs to do for a “Future Made Down Under”
The Future Made in Australia program was a centrepiece of the Albanese government's Federal Budget this year. One of the program's main aims is to position Australia as a global leader in manufacturing in modern industries such as renewable energy, critical minerals processing, and quantum computing.
Diraq revolutionises quantum computing with breakthrough discovery in operating processors
Engineers at Diraq, an Australian startup specialising in quantum processor development, have achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing by enabling quantum processors to function at temperatures much warmer than previously thought feasible.
Fiona Pak-Poy named director of to Silicon Quantum Computing Board
The Australian Government announced the appointment of Fiona Pak-Poy as its Shareholder Nominee Director of the Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) Board.
Deakin-Cisco quantum computing research receives CSIRO funding
CSIRO has awarded a $332,000 funding boost to a Deakin University-led quantum computing project as part of the $3.6 million Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program.
2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrate excellence in quantum science, biotechnology
The 2023 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are highlighting and celebrating Australian accomplishments in quantum science, biotechnology, and outstanding teaching, with the awardees being honoured and celebrated for their significant contributions.
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