Quantum Accelerator Launches in Singapore; ETH Zurich Unveils Mechanical Memory Chip
QAI Ventures, with support from Enterprise Singapore, launched a quantum accelerator selecting four startups from 63 applicants. Concurrently, ETH Zurich researchers introduced a quantum chip using mechanical resonators for memory storage.
The quantum industry is advancing on two fronts: commercialization and hardware innovation. In Singapore, QAI Ventures has launched a quantum accelerator backed by Enterprise Singapore. The first cohort includes four startups selected from 63 applications, receiving funding, mentorship, and access to quantum infrastructure.
Meanwhile, researchers at ETH Zurich unveiled a quantum chip with mechanical memory. The design uses a superconducting qubit as the processor while data is stored in microscopic vibrations of mechanical resonators. This approach could enable more compact and stable quantum computers.
Source: ForkLog