Syenta Raises $26M in Series A Funding for AI Chip Connectivity

Apr 22, 2026

Syenta, a NSW-based start-up and ANFF-NSW client, has raised US$26M in Series A funding to accelerate chip-to-chip connectivity for next-generation AI systems. Led by Playground Global and Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund, this brings our total funding to US$36M+. Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is also joining Syenta’s Board of Directors. As AI scales, advanced packaging … Continue reading Syenta Raises $26M in Series A Funding for AI Chip Connectivity

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ANFF NSW Node Drives Innovation with Open-Access Fabrication Facilities

Mar 04, 2026

Supporting NSW Research Case Study 5: Equipment and Expertise Turning Startups into Unicorns Diraq’s technology, developed over a span of 15 years, relied heavily on the facilities at the The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) NSW node at UNSW Sydney. Their fundamental technology – including the qubit technology central to their quantum computers – originates from the technology and fabrication work conducted at ANFF. The NSW … Continue reading ANFF NSW Node Drives Innovation with Open-Access Fabrication Facilities

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NRF slings $20 million at quantum computer startup Diraq

Feb 03, 2026

UNSW Sydney quantum computing spinout Diraq has banked $20 million from the federal government’s National Reconstruction Fund. Sources: Startupdaily.net Financial Review

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Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

Jan 26, 2026

Prof. Simmons has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to quantum physics and nanotechnology, technology innovation and STEM education. She is one of just 10 Australians to receive the coveted title this year. UNSW media release:

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration

Dec 17, 2025

Professor Andrea Morello has led 33 Australian universities and partners and won the bid of ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration. This Centre will tackle scientific barriers to scalable, reliable quantum computing and unlock the full potential of quantum technologies. The bid has secured $35 million in funding. Associate Professor Jarryd … Continue reading ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration

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