Tag: PsiQuantum

‘Salesman push’: Chief scientist doubted $1b quantum deal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s outgoing chief scientist Cathy Foley initially doubted the claims of Californian startup PsiQuantum in its unsolicited proposal to the federal government and was “put off by the ‘salesman’...

Queensland dishes out $53m in quantum grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Queensland government has delivered a $53 million boost to quantum research and commercialisation in support of PsiQuantum’s endeavor to build the world’s first fault-tolerant, error-corrected quantum computer. Seven...

Creating local ingredients for quantum success

Posted on   |  by Professor Stephen Bartlett
The National Quantum Strategy contains a truly audacious claim: that Australia will build the world’s first error-corrected quantum computer.  Is this possible? Australia doesn’t even manufacture conventional computers. Can...

Semiconductor expertise is a key economic building block

Posted on   |  by Dr Nadia Court
Any casual conversation about Australian invention usually starts with the humble Hills Hoist – a simple mechanical system known for its practicality and durability. The conversation often progresses to...

Senate showdown for FMiA as Coalition rejects bill

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Crossbench senators have called for a significant rework of the federal government’s signature Future Made in Australia plan, setting up a Senate showdown as early as the coming week....

Government faces ANAO scrutiny over PsiQuantum deal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The national audit office has flagged a potential review of the federal government’s use of specialist investment vehicles in the wake of its controversial deal with Californian quantum startup PsiQuantum....