#research-and-development

#research-and-development

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center introduces Spain's first publicly accessible quantum computer using 100% European technology.

The Center for Quantum Nanoscience showcases how international collaboration and diverse teams drive breakthroughs in quantum research.

Quantum technology is a major focus for KIST and has the potential to solve complex global problems.

Equal1 partners with TNO to advance silicon-based quantum computing, enhancing QSoC processors with innovative nanofabrication and focusing on spin qubit technology.

European chipmakers seek broader support beyond manufacturing to enhance R&D, materials, and design as part of a holistic strategy.

Local politicians are urged to augment the European Chips Act for a more comprehensive approach to semiconductor industry needs.

TSMC is focusing on high-NA extreme ultraviolet scanners to enhance chip manufacturing, prioritizing R&D before mass production.

Lenovo is expanding its AI server manufacturing in India, bolstering local manufacturing and export capabilities while enhancing its research and development efforts.

Restore immediate R&D expense deductions to foster innovation and patent filings in the U.S.

Lenovo invests $2.2 billion in AI-focused R&D over three years, emphasizing innovation and expanded capabilities.

The ChipNL Competence Centre was launched to boost the Netherlands' semiconductor industry and innovation with a €12M budget.

The UK government is prioritizing support for Horizon, promoting collaboration and R&D funding to drive innovation and economic renewal.

Challenge prizes aim to accelerate innovation and solve difficult societal problems through substantial monetary rewards.

A third of UK SMEs rely on R&D for growth despite economic challenges.

Amazon is establishing a new R&D lab in San Francisco focused on developing foundational capabilities for AI agents.

The lab is aimed at enabling AI agents to perform complex workflows in digital and physical realms.

The Department of Energy is uniquely positioned to leverage AI capabilities for diverse missions, including scientific discovery and national security.

The development of self-driving car technology has been slow but recent research offers potential improvements.

The 2025 NDAA prioritizes AI and quantum technologies with a $143.8 billion budget for Defense research and development, focusing on cybersecurity and human-centered applications.

Government funding has been crucial for major scientific breakthroughs due to the high costs and risks associated with technological research.

Many major innovations, including the Internet and vaccines, are products of government investment rather than private sector efforts.

A focus on the UK's global standing in science is missing from the election discourse.

Ukraine is deploying robot dogs for military surveillance and targeting, showcasing a new era of warfare technology.

Drones represent a key aspect of the technological evolution in military tactics, especially in combating larger forces.

The U.S. Army invests heavily in modernizing and lightweighting combat vehicles to enhance operational performance.

UK, US, and Canada collaborate on cybersecurity to enhance defense technologies and respond to real-world challenges.

South Korea's high investment in research has low returns, indicating a need for improved effectiveness in converting spending into scientific output.

Psychedelic biotech companies like Seaport Therapeutics and Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals are focusing on next-generation psychedelic drugs to treat mental health problems.

AI startup DeepL secures $300 million in funding, now valued at $2 billion, to boost sales and marketing efforts and research and development.