Quantum Corridor, in collaboration with Toshiba International Corporation and partners, today announced the successful demonstration of quantum-secured communication over a live metropolitan fiber network connecting Tier III data centers in Illinois and Indiana—an achievement that marks a critical step toward building a commercially scalable, quantum-safe internet for the United States.

New Zealand and South Korea have launched three joint quantum communication research projects aimed at enabling secure long-distance networks, compact hardware and cross-signal connectivity. One project is developing quantum repeaters using rare-earth quantum memories in photonic circuits to extend ultra-secure communication across cities and countries. Two additional projects focus on a chip-based quantum light source for affordable quantum key distribution and a signal interface that links light and microwave quantum systems.

PROJECT skQCI is part of the EuroQCI – a secure quantum communication infrastructure spanning the whole EU.

SpeQtral, Singapore's leading quantum communications company, in partnership with the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) RAL Space, announces the successful launch and deployment of the SpeQtre CubeSat aboard SpaceX's Transporter-15 mission. The spacecraft, containing SpeQtral's space-qualified entangled photon pair source and detector modules was deployed into sun-synchronous orbit on 28th November, 2025, marking a significant milestone for Singapore-UK space collaboration and quantum communications technology.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Honeywell have launched a joint initiative to develop quantum-secure satellite communication systems designed to protect sensitive information across global networks.

Roadrunner Venture Studios and Qunnect have jointly launched New Mexico’s first quantum network, designated ABQ-Net. This new network utilizes quantum key distribution (QKD) to secure data transmission via entangled photons, establishing a foundational infrastructure for quantum communication. The launch, announced November 19, 2025, signifies a key step in developing a secure communications ecosystem and positions New Mexico as an emerging hub for quantum technologies. ABQ-Net aims to provide a platform for testing and deploying advanced quantum technologies and applications.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $625 million in funding to renew its five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers.

New projects totalling over £14 million launched to support efforts putting quantum to work - from affordable and portable hospital eye scanners to more resilient transport. International partnerships with Japan and California to keep UK research at the cutting edge of quantum. Announcements come at UK’s National Quantum Technologies Showcase – major event highlighting how this breakthrough technology will help deliver economic growth, better public services and national renewal.

NMI-Q, a new international alliance of National Metrology Institutes from the G7 nations and Australia, has been launched to advance global standards and measurement science for quantum technologies. Announced by UK Science Minister Lord Vallance at the National Physical Laboratory during the International Year of Quantum, the initiative aims to accelerate quantum commercialisation through coordinated research and standardisation. NMI-Q will focus on pre-standardisation research, developing and sharing best measurement practices, and supporting collaboration across industry, academia, and international stakeholders.

Canada’s 2025 federal budget allocates $334.3 million over five years to strengthen the nation’s quantum technology ecosystem under the new Defence Industrial Strategy.The funding, managed by ISED, NRC, and NSERC, aims to anchor quantum companies in Canada and accelerate technology adoption in defence-related industries.The investment is part of a broader $6.6 billion package to rebuild Canada’s defence capacity and drive innovation in emerging sectors such as AI, quantum, and cybersecurity.