Sandra Helsel

Chemistry and life science innovations often require extended research and development before generating revenue. Last week this newsletter covered Venture Capital (VC) funding. This week's edition provides the key US Government agencies that provide similar patient, high-risk capital necessary to support the lengthy product life cycles of quantum chemicals and quantum life science. Bur first,

By Sandra Helsel posted 01 Jul 2026 Quantum Chemicals & Quantum Life Science Clusters

Chemistry requires quantum computing to overcome the exponential scaling limits of classical supercomputers when simulating molecular systems. To achieve this, the field needs hardware improvements (more stable, error-corrected qubits) and advanced algorithms (like [Variational Quantum Eigensolvers](0.5.1, 0.5.2)) to accurately predict complex chemical behaviors and discover novel materials and drugs. [ ]

Recent White House actions focus heavily on accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies to maintain U.S. leadership. President Trump signed two executive orders—building upon the National Quantum Initiative Act—to aggressively transition quantum research into deployable commercial technologies, secure national infrastructure, and initiate a national effort to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2028. [ ]

Executive Orders 14413 and 14412 Will Accelerate Development of Quantum Chemistry & Quantum Life Sciences On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14413 ("Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation") and Executive Order 14412 ("Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks"), which will rapidly accelerate development timelines, funding, and computing access for

Welcome to IQT’s Inaugural issue of “Quantum Finance Strategies” Quantum finance applies quantum physics concepts and quantum computing algorithms to solve complex financial problems. [1] By leveraging quantum mechanics, these strategies process massive datasets and evaluate financial scenarios at speeds traditional computers cannot match. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] This inaugural issue will discuss quantum

Large chemical and pharmaceutical enterprises are actively partnering with quantum hardware and software providers to revolutionize product development. [ ] Because molecular simulation and biological optimizations naturally align with quantum mechanical properties, these industries are leading early commercial adoption. [

IQT Quantum Finance Strategies July 30-August 5, 2026 By Sandra Helsel posted 30 Jul 2026

IQT Quantum Chemical & Quantum Life Science August 5-12, 2026 By Sandra Helsel posted 05 Aug 2026

In this week’s edition, IQT details what VC firms are making investments in Quantum Finance. Venture capital firms investing in quantum technologies and computational finance applications include Quantonation, DCVC, and Lux Capital. While pure "quantum finance" is mostly driven by financial institutions (like JPMorgan Chase and HSBC) partnering with hardware/software makers, specialized deep-tech VCs fund