Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in Series F Funding
August 18, 2025
Interstellar is advancing the vertical integration of its launch vehicle and satellite communications businesses. The company is developing its orbital launch vehicle, ZERO, and was selected for Phase 3 of the Japanese government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
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Oxford Ionics delivers quantum computer to the NQCC
August 18, 2025
QUARTET, a full-stack, trapped-ion quantum computer that leverages Oxford Ionics’ proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, has now been installed in the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) quantum data centre at its Harwell campus.
Polymatech completes PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia
August 15, 2025
Polymatech Electronics Limited has commissioned its new PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia, furthering the company's expansion into the European market.
Applied Materials to build $200M components plant in Arizona
August 14, 2025
Applied Materials says it will invest more than USD 200 million to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, dedicated to producing components for semiconductor equipment.
FuriosaAI closes $125M round to scale production of AI inference chip
August 11, 2025
The new funding will be used to accelerate mass production of Furiosa’s RNGD chip to support global enterprise customers and lay the groundwork for development of Furiosa’s next-generation chip.
Thales Alenia Space, ASI to develop first human outpost on Moon
August 11, 2025
Planned for launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2033, the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module will safely host astronauts during their missions, support surface operations, enable scientific research experiments both with and without the presence of a human crew, and have the capability to move on the surface.
IQM partners with Toyo to drive quantum adoption in Japan
August 08, 2025
Toyo Corporation will market and sell IQM Spark, a 5-qubit system, and IQM Radiance, which ranges from 20-qubit to 150-qubit on-premises superconducting quantum computers.
DNP to open first overseas R&D centre in the Netherlands
August 07, 2025
Dai Nippon Printing will open its first overseas R&D centre in the Netherlands in September 2025. The new R&D centre will be located at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), and aims to promote global R&D, and accelerate innovation.
onsemi to set up research centre for wide bandgap materials
August 07, 2025
onsemi plans to invest USD 8 million with Stony Brook University to establish a wide band gap research centre that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of professionals in this field.
Fujitsu to develop plus-10,000 qubit superconducting quantum computer
August 05, 2025
Fujitsu aims to make practical quantum computing possible, particularly in areas like materials science where complex simulations can unlock groundbreaking discoveries, and to this end will focus on advancing key scaling technologies across various technical domains.
Spire awarded European Space Agency contract for weather data
August 04, 2025
Under the programme, European researchers will have access to Spire Global’s historical Earth intelligence data, including GNSS-Reflectometry and Polarimetric Radio Occultation data, to support cutting-edge science and the development of operational applications.
KISTI begins construction of South Korea’s 6th national supercomputer
July 31, 2025
Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) has signed a USD 275 million contract with HPE for construction of the supercomputer, which will support R&D in high-precision scientific and engineering simulations as well as large-scale AI.
Musashi’s new India hub to focus on energy storage, e-mobility
July 31, 2025
Musashi will conduct research and development and prototyping activities in the Bengaluru centre, with a focus on developing next-generation energy storage systems and accelerating localisation in e-mobility technologies.
Semiconductors get magnetic boost with new method from UCLA researchers
July 30, 2025
The investigators demonstrated the ability to produce semiconductor materials containing up to 50% magnetic atoms, whereas current methods are often limited to a concentration of magnetic atoms no greater than 5%.
$20M semiconductor research facility coming to Stony Brook University
July 28, 2025
As a result of the partnership, onsemi will invest USD 8 million to support the center’s operations, while Stony Brook University will invest USD 10 million in renovations and equipment. Empire State Development will support the new facility through a capital grant of up to USD 2 million.
BQP raises $5M after deal for quantum-accelerated digital twin platform
July 25, 2025
The raise follows a strategic collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ) under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to accelerate mission-critical modeling and simulation capabilities with quantum computing.
Broadcom ships Ethernet switch Tomahawk Ultra for HPC and AI scale-up
July 24, 2025
With ultra-low latency switching and adaptable optimized Ethernet headers, Tomahawk Ultra provides predictable, high-efficiency performance for large-scale simulations, scientific computing and synchronized AI model training and inference.
Oxford partners with Fortescue to develop industrial batteries
July 24, 2025
The University of Oxford, in partnership with Fortescue Zero, will lead one of EPSRC's Prosperity Partnerships to develop safer, more reliable, high-performance batteries for industries such as mining, transport and construction.
INL to lead advancements in US semiconductor manufacturing
July 23, 2025
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been chosen to serve as the chief digital officer for the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA).
The world’s most powerful quantum computer is coming to Denmark
July 22, 2025
EIFO, the export and investment fund of Denmark, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation are investing €80 million in the establishment of the Nordic quantum initiative QuNorth. Microsoft and Atom Computing will bring to QuNorth the world’s most powerful quantum computer, Magne.
CCC signs MoU to bring Canadian space tech and expertise to Cyprus
July 22, 2025
This MoU marks a strategic bilateral partnership that will promote collaboration between Canada and Cyprus in the growing space technology and Earth observation sectors.
KISTI secures funding for National Quantum Center of Excellence
July 21, 2025
Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) has identified US company IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider for the project, alongside South Korean cloud service and infrastructure provider Megazone Cloud.
Intuitive Machines, Space Forge team up to advance in-space chipmaking
July 21, 2025
By uniting Space Forge’s cutting-edge microgravity-enabled semiconductor production with Intuitive Machines’ reentry technology, this partnership hopes to accelerate the development of high-purity, US-manufactured semiconductor substrates.
HD Hyundai Infracore secures 4th contract for K2 tank engines
July 21, 2025
The DV27K engine, independently developed, delivers an output of 1,500 horsepower, rivaling the capabilities of main battle tank engines from some of the world’s leading defense industries. This powerful engine allows the 56-ton K2 tank to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.
China puts export restrictions on 8 key EV battery technologies
July 18, 2025
Any overseas transfer of these technologies through trade, investment or technological cooperation will henceforth require a prior license from the Chinese government.
BDx, Anyon launch hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
July 18, 2025
This initiative will enable startups, enterprises and government agencies to explore quantum-enhanced AI applications. Designed to support Singapore’s Green 2030 and Smart Nation objectives, the testbed integrates Anyon’s quantum computing system with SIN1’s cutting-edge infrastructure.
Indian robotics startup Unibose raises $640K to scale up operations
July 17, 2025
Unibose enables industries to access life-saving automation in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, fertilisers and heavy industries. The latest capital infusion follows the USD 290,000 raised by the Chennai-based startup earlier.
BHP partners with BYD, CATL to advance battery solutions for mining
July 17, 2025
BHP and BYD will jointly investigate powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives with their adjacent flash-charging infrastructure, as well as explore BYD commercial vehicles and light vehicles for use in BHP’s mining applications.
Oracle to invest $2 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Germany
July 17, 2025
The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) footprint in Germany and will include a significant expansion of AI infrastructure capacity in the Oracle Cloud Frankfurt Region.
IonQ completes acquisition of US space tech company Capella
July 16, 2025
IonQ will begin developing a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network by integrating Capella’s satellite infrastructure with its quantum technology. Once complete, this QKD network will enable secure communications that prevents encryption keys from being intercepted or copied without detection.
Cambridge chooses Aixtron tool for next-gen 2D-based photonic devices
July 16, 2025
Aixtron’s Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) system is set in a 200mm configuration and is currently being installed at the Cambridge Graphene Centre to be used for the UK’s Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF).
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