In a groundbreaking development that’s setting the pace in technological innovation, Michelle Simmons, founder and CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing, has announced at SXSW Sydney 2025, for the first time, the launch of their cutting-edge product, Watermelon.
Austrade and Quantum Australia released a major report highlighting Australia’s strengths in quantum technology, ranking the nation fifth globally for quantum talent capacity and spotlighting over 40 quantum-related businesses leading innovation.
PsiQuantum Raises $1 Billion to Build Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
PsiQuantum secured $1 billion in Series E funding to build the world’s first million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computers, establish utility-scale sites in Brisbane and Chicago, and advance photonic chip manufacturing, with a new collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate development.
Australian Quantum at the AI for Good Global Summit
QBits attended “Quantum for All” at the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, where leaders including CSIRO’s Justine Lacey explored how to guide quantum innovation with ethics, access, and long-term impact in mind.
ExeQuantum and Krown Technologies Partner to Boost Post-Quantum Blockchain Security
Australia’s ExeQuantum and US-based Krown Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to enhance blockchain resilience against quantum threats through advanced cryptographic infrastructure.
Silicon Quantum Computing Founder and CEO Joins Tech Council of Australia Board
Michelle Simmons AO, Founder and CEO of SQC (Silicon Quantum Computing), appointed to the Tech Council of Australia board to drive growth in Australia’s quantum and deep tech industries.
qLIFE 2025: International Conference on Quantum Technology in the Life Sciences
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Quantum Technology in the Life Sciences (qLIFE) is the first international conference series focused on life sciences applications of quantum technologies. It brings together researchers and experts from academia, industry, and medicine to explore the latest advances and innovations.