Quantum Australia

💡 NewQ is live! The first NewQ cohort kicked off, bringing together 12 teams (39 individuals) from across Australia, a diverse mix of researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs exploring how to translate quantum innovation into real-world impact. Over the next eight weeks, participants will take part in an online pre-accelerator that blends workshops, coaching, and a showcase event. The program is designed to help teams understand market adoption pathways for deep-tech innovation, identify and engage early customers, and craft compelling value propositions for quantum use cases. This marks an exciting milestone for Australia’s growing quantum ecosystem, fostering a new wave of startups and innovators ready to turn scientific discovery into commercial opportunity. 👥 Participants are from: The University of Western Australia | University of Technology Sydney | RMIT University | The University of Queensland | Griffith University | Swinburne University of Technology and multiple other companies. 🪙 Applications are open for the next rounds of the program starting in February and April 2026. Read more here https://lnkd.in/gG4DhKh9 💰 Teams who successfully complete the program may be awarded $10,000.

Quantum Australia was thrilled to sponsor and support Semiconductor Australia 2025, a powerhouse gathering of Australia’s brightest minds in semiconductors, quantum, photonics, AI, and advanced manufacturing. 🤝 From the first session to the final pitch, the energy was electric. One message rang loud and clear: the future of quantum innovation is inseparable from the strength of our semiconductor ecosystem. From silicon-based qubits to integrated photonics and quantum-ready chips, progress in one field fuels breakthroughs in the other. 🏆 A standout moment was watching George Li, COO & Co-Founder of Lumina Corp, take out the Dolphin Tank Pitch Lab with their scalable photonics manufacturing platform, a brilliant showcase of how Australian quantum ventures are driving semiconductor innovation and global competitiveness. 🎤 The “Where Quantum & AI Collide” panel brought even more spark to the day, featuring powerful insights from Dr Josh Brown (BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG), Brett Freeman (Silicon Quantum Computing), Dr Thomas Ohki (Emergence Quantum), Mark Luo (Quantum Brilliance), Jonathan Belz (BFA Global), Marcel Zalloua (ResetData), and Andreas Baumhof (QuintessenceLabs). 👏 A huge congratulations to Stef Winwood, Nadia Court, Anna Gurevich, and the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) team for delivering an exceptional event — and for their continued leadership in building Australia’s semiconductor and quantum capability. The momentum is real, and the future is quantum-powered.

Queensland took a bold step toward shaping its future in quantum and advanced technologies. The Qˣ Investor Forum and Qˣ | Advanced Technologies for Life and Planet Summit brought together government, industry, researchers, and investors for a one-day exploration into how we can position Queensland as a global hub for innovation. Across both events, conversations centred on unlocking deep tech opportunities, strengthening Queensland’s semiconductor pipeline, and connecting research to real-world applications across AI, defence, health, space, and sustainability. From investment strategies to workforce development, the day highlighted how collaboration will power the next wave of quantum and advanced technology growth. 🎤 At this event, we hear: • Quantum innovation for Brisbane 2032 – showcasing how Queensland researchers are applying quantum sensing to sport and industry. • Semiconductors – featuring Australia’s former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley and Norbert Krause (Silanna Semiconductor) on building sovereign capability in this critical sector. • Shaping a Workforce for Quantum & Advanced Technologies – bringing together PsiQuantum, TAFE Queensland, Queensland Department of Education, and universities to discuss the skills needed for the future • Engaging discussions on research translation, investment readiness, and global competitiveness. The event showcased that Queensland has the talent, ideas, and ambition to lead the world in quantum, semiconductors, and deep tech innovation. Exciting times ahead as we continue to build Queensland’s quantum ecosystem — connecting research, industry and investment to power the technologies of tomorrow. 🤝 Exhibition partners: PsiQuantum Australia | ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) | UQ Strategic Partnerships | Griffith University | University of Southern Queensland | QUT (Queensland University of Technology) | UniQuest 🙏 Special thanks to all organisers, speakers and partners who made the Qˣ Investor Forum and Summit a success. Michael Harvey | Guy Barry | Wan Chi Chen | Elise Barker | Rachael Birks | Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop | Angie Bird | Amanda Russell | Kate Lomas | Allison Bambrick (she/her) | Mark Jacobs | Grant Woollett | Chris Vale | Warwick Bowen | Nicola Wightman

🌏 Strengthening Global Quantum Collaboration International collaboration is essential to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies, enabling researchers, industry, and governments to share knowledge, align priorities, and scale innovation beyond national borders. As part of this global effort, a delegation of seven leading Australian quantum researchers travelled to South Korea for a week of strategic engagement at the APEC Forum for Quantum Science and Technology. The visit featured a joint Australia–Korea Quantum Workshop at the KRISS : Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science in Daejeon, where Australian and Korean researchers came together to exchange insights, explore emerging technologies, and identify opportunities for joint research, education, and commercialisation. The program also included lab tours at KRISS and KAIST, offering delegates firsthand exposure to Korea’s rapidly advancing quantum ecosystem. The engagement continued at the Australian Embassy in Seoul, with a business program hosted by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Delegates heard from the Korea Quantum Industry Association and the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) about Korea’s quantum landscape, collaboration pathways, and funding opportunities for joint R&D. Several Korean technology companies joined the session, highlighting the growing momentum of the Australia–Korea quantum partnership and the shared ambition to build a globally connected quantum economy. Delegates included: ➡️ Maja Cassidy (UNSW) ➡️ Michael Bremner (University of Technology Sydney) ➡️ Stephen Bartlett (Quantum Australia / Sydney Nano, University of Sydney) ➡️ Chris Vale (CSIRO) ➡️ Jared Cole (RMIT University)

Quantum Australia co-hosted the first Quantum Futures: Health workshop in Sydney, a unique, co-designed exploration of how emerging quantum technologies could shape health systems, research, and patient care in the decades to come. The workshop brought together a diverse mix of participants, including quantum researchers, health innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders. The event was organised in partnership with Sydney Nano, University of Sydney, The University of Sydney Business School (Innovative Organizing and Technology Hub)Olga Kokshagina , Monash University, and the Sydney Knowledge Hub. The workshop focused on co-designing societal readiness and building future scenarios, using 2035 and 2050 as anchor years to imagine possible health futures. Participants worked across three thematic scenarios: ➡️ Quantum simulations in drug discovery – exploring how advanced quantum systems could accelerate the design of new treatments, enable more accurate molecular modelling, and reshape the drug development pipeline. ➡️ Quantum machine learning in clinical trials – examining the potential to unlock new insights from health data, discover biomarkers, and improve diagnostics while navigating challenges around scalability, trust, and ethics. ➡️ Quantum sensing for health – envisioning next-generation sensors that could enable earlier diagnosis, real-time patient monitoring, and non-invasive imaging, pushing the boundaries of precision medicine. Through structured scenario-building activities, groups mapped opportunities, surfaced technical and regulatory challenges, and identified the infrastructure and partnerships needed for Australia to lead in quantum-enabled health innovation. This workshop is the first in a three-part Quantum Futures series, which will examine the societal impact of quantum technologies across different industries. It’s part of a broader effort to ensure that innovation is matched with foresight, inclusivity, and strong national capability.   Participants in the Quantum Futures: Health workshop included Diraq (Andre Saraiva), Quantum Motion (Mark A. I. Johnson), Archer Materials Limited (William Wang), Emergence Quantum (Torsten Gaebel), University of Sydney (Shaun Larkin, Clement Canonne), Quantum Australia (Rishi Krishanasamy, Fernando Guerra Alves), Rigetti Computing (David Garvin), Macquarie University (Melissa Ryan), CSIRO's Data61 (Sebastian Kish), UniQuest (Colin Davies), University of Technology Sydney (Irina Kabakova, Isa Ahmadalidokht), ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC), Sydney Quantum Academy (Ramanathan Vaidyanathan), UBIQUT (Maya Isarov), Deteqt (Wendy Purches), and Monash University (Leah Heiss, Debora Lanzeni).

Quantum Australia is partnering with Austrade Europe | Australian Trade and Investment Commission to support #TeamAustralia at the Innovate UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase at the Business Design Centre in London on 7 November! Backed by over A$2.3 billion in public investment, Australia’s quantum sector is now accelerating from research excellence to commercial impact, with quantum technologies forecast to contribute A$6.1 billion to Australia’s GDP by 2045. The Australian quantum delegation: Aqacia, Quantum Brilliance, QuantX Labs, QuintessenceLabs, UniQuest Visit the Australia Stand in the International Zone of the #QuantumShowcase25: https://lnkd.in/efydWcXH Thanks to our partners Austrade Europe | Australian Trade and Investment Commission for joining us in showcasing Australia’s world-leading quantum innovation. Joe Dodd | Karin van Wesep | Tanya Koicheva | Pauline W.

Quantum Australia was proud to sponsor a VIP table at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Gala Dinner in Sydney, bringing together leaders from Australia’s quantum and resources sectors. Our table brought together five pioneering quantum companies - Deteqt (James Rabeau), Nomad Atomics (Kyle Hardman), TeraGlo (Aaron Baensch), mDetect (Alan Duffy), and Silicon Quantum Computing (Brett Freeman) - alongside key figures from the resources sector including @Yuan Tian (BHP), Dean Will (BluVein), and David Giles (MinEx CRC). The evening provided a valuable opportunity to explore how quantum technologies can help address some of the biggest challenges in mining, from sensing and exploration to operational efficiency and environmental monitoring. A fantastic example of how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate innovation and create new opportunities for Australian industry. Peter Rossdeutscher AM | Rishi Krishanasamy | Fernando Guerra Alves | Adrian Gertler | Daniel Hunter | Joe Dodd

Quantum Meets is back...to Brisbane! It’s greener, smarter, and driving real-world impact at the intersection of quantum and decarbonisation! 🌏⚛️   What happens when Australia’s quantum innovators join forces with leaders in clean energy and sustainability? At Quantum Meets Decarbonisation, we brought together researchers, industry, and government to explore how quantum technologies can accelerate our path to net zero.   From keynote insights to deep-dive discussions, the day was buzzing with collaboration and ideas. Highlights included: • Keynote presentations from Dr Cathy Foley, Professor Kerrie Wilson, Prof Warwick Bowen, Prof Belinda Wade, and Prof Geoff Pryde on how quantum innovation can drive Australia’s clean energy future. • Panels and talks on quantum sensing for critical minerals discovery, energy network optimisation, carbon monitoring, materials science, and chemical processes (quantum computing). • An engaging breakout session, where cross-disciplinary groups rolled up their sleeves to explore real-world challenges and opportunities in: – Quantum Chemical Dynamics – Transportation and Logistics – Nitrogen Production – Critical Minerals Processing   These discussions connected sector needs with quantum capabilities, identifying early-stage breakthroughs and pathways where quantum can deliver measurable impact in decarbonisation.   ✨ The sense of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment in the room was inspiring and engaging — and this is just beginning of something transformative!   Big thanks to the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, CSIRO and Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance for being our supportive partners at Quantum Meets Decarbonisations.   Chris Vale | Warwick Bowen | Liz Young | Guy Barry | Wan Chi Chen #QuantumMeets #Decarbonisation #NetZero #QuantumAustralia #CSIRO #Queensland #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability

We are thrilled to be supporting the 2025 Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity in Australia (AusQRC) conference! As quantum technologies advance, safeguarding our digital infrastructure has never been more critical. AusQRC brings together global and local leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how Australia can strengthen its cyber defences and prepare for a post-quantum future. We’re proud to be part of this important national conversation and to support efforts that ensure Australia’s digital sovereignty in the quantum era. 📅 8 December 2025 📍 KPMG Melbourne Register now: https://bit.ly/4oma5pC

Thank you to #WAChiefScientist Sharath Sriram for visiting the Quantum Australia WA Node at The University of Western Australia. Jingbo Wang, Mark Reynolds, Andrew Page, Daniela (Danka) Hundzova and Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski discussed the future of #quantum and the role that WA can play in Australia's growing #quantum ecosystem. Michael Tobar, Jeremy Bourhill, David Gozzard and Daniel Jones shared real world applications and how these can be tailored to meets WA's priority industries including #healthcare, #defence, and #agriculture. And last, but definitely not least, we showed off Maxim Goryachev and his previous work with the 2025 #Nobel Prize in Physics winner John Clark. The future of #quantum is looking bright!