Kathrin Spendier
@spendier.bsky.social
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Kathrin Spendier
@spendier.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Seen the recent Unitary Fund survey results?
@xprize.bsky.social #QuantumApplications competing Teams are pushing the top three priorities from this list! Exciting times
unitaryfund.github.io/survey-2024/
@xprize.bsky.social #QuantumApplications competing Teams are pushing the top three priorities from this list! Exciting times
unitaryfund.github.io/survey-2024/
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What does it take to be an XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist?🤔🖥️
The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...
#quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing
The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...
#quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing
January 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM
What does it take to be an XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist?🤔🖥️
The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...
#quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing
The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr...
#quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing
January 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The @xprize.org #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is officially open! This entry point is built for teams who have highly developed, evaluation ready work and are ready to compete at the Phase I Finalist bar and advance into Phase II.
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
XPRIZE Quantum Applications Wildcard Registration Now Open | XPRIZE Foundation
xprize.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The @xprize.org #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is officially open! This entry point is built for teams who have highly developed, evaluation ready work and are ready to compete at the Phase I Finalist bar and advance into Phase II.
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Have you heard?! We have our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ These seven Finalists demonstrated evidence-based arguments for quantum advantage. We’re excited to see their progress in this next phase of the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
January 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Have you heard?! We have our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ These seven Finalists demonstrated evidence-based arguments for quantum advantage. We’re excited to see their progress in this next phase of the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-...
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
#Quantum #QuantumComputing
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One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
#wildfires
#wildfires
XPrize Contest Sparks New Approaches to Wildfire Control
Can drones really extinguish wildfires in just 10 minutes? Discover the innovative approach by UMD's Crossfire team.
spectrum.ieee.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
#wildfires
#wildfires
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Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility—it’s deeply tied to overall #healthspan. Read this TIME article featuring Dr. @jamienjustice.bsky.social on how XPRIZE is driving innovation to close research gaps and develop better tools to detect ovarian disfunction. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...
Ovaries Could Unlock Secrets of Longevity
Scientists are targeting the organ to try to slow down aging. Will it work?
time.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility—it’s deeply tied to overall #healthspan. Read this TIME article featuring Dr. @jamienjustice.bsky.social on how XPRIZE is driving innovation to close research gaps and develop better tools to detect ovarian disfunction. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...
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Today marks one year since Los Angeles faced the most catastrophic wildfires in its history. We’re grateful to all the first responders who bravely stepped in, and we continue to send our support to everyone affected as they rebuild. youtube.com/shorts/ySHx7...
#wildfire #wildfires #firefighters
#wildfire #wildfires #firefighters
How Groundbreaking Tech Aims to Help Firefighters | LA Wildfire Anniversary #shorts
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Today marks one year since Los Angeles faced the most catastrophic wildfires in its history. We’re grateful to all the first responders who bravely stepped in, and we continue to send our support to everyone affected as they rebuild. youtube.com/shorts/ySHx7...
#wildfire #wildfires #firefighters
#wildfire #wildfires #firefighters
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#XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing has come to a close! The prize operations team wrapped up with a site visit to Team Data Blanket. Data Blanket showcased how their drone swarm detects, validates, and responds to fires in real time.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing has come to a close! The prize operations team wrapped up with a site visit to Team Data Blanket. Data Blanket showcased how their drone swarm detects, validates, and responds to fires in real time.
#wildfire #wildfires
#wildfire #wildfires
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What does rigorous, evidence-based quantum progress look like?🖥️ The XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists announced at Q2B25 mark a shift from theory to evidence-driven pathways. At the event, they engaged with industry leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate impact.
@spendier.bsky.social
@spendier.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What does rigorous, evidence-based quantum progress look like?🖥️ The XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists announced at Q2B25 mark a shift from theory to evidence-driven pathways. At the event, they engaged with industry leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate impact.
@spendier.bsky.social
@spendier.bsky.social
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo
Kathrin Spendier leads a multimillion-dollar quantum competition
physicstoday.aip.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
#Quantum computing is moving from theoretical promise toward more evidence-driven, quantitatively grounded pathways — and these teams are leading the way! 🖥️ We’re thrilled to announce the seven XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist teams. Learn more here. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
#QuantumComputing
#QuantumComputing
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#Quantum computing is moving from theoretical promise toward more evidence-driven, quantitatively grounded pathways — and these teams are leading the way! 🖥️ We’re thrilled to announce the seven XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist teams. Learn more here. xprize.org/news/xprize-...
#QuantumComputing
#QuantumComputing
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Testing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track continues! 🔥 Team Pyr-Stop demonstrated an autonomous suppression drop in Bristol, UK, using a commercial water container, showcasing progress toward an integrated detection and response system.
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Testing for the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track continues! 🔥 Team Pyr-Stop demonstrated an autonomous suppression drop in Bristol, UK, using a commercial water container, showcasing progress toward an integrated detection and response system.
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
#wildfire #wildfires #technology
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Efforts to remove carbon dioxide at scale continue to accelerate. 🌎 At #TrellisImpact25, our #XPRIZECarbonRemoval session explored how durable #carbonremoval can scale from innovation to gigatonne deployment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Efforts to remove carbon dioxide at scale continue to accelerate. 🌎 At #TrellisImpact25, our #XPRIZECarbonRemoval session explored how durable #carbonremoval can scale from innovation to gigatonne deployment, and the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
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One of the many highlights of #TrellisImpact25 was Anousheh Ansari taking the stage as a keynote speaker. She shared her story, as well as the story of XPRIZE, reminding the audience that the path to solving our greatest challenges begins with courage and collaboration.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of the many highlights of #TrellisImpact25 was Anousheh Ansari taking the stage as a keynote speaker. She shared her story, as well as the story of XPRIZE, reminding the audience that the path to solving our greatest challenges begins with courage and collaboration.
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
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We were proud to partner with #XPRIZERainforest second-place winner, Map of Life, on the Zendarium at #TrellisImpact25. 🌿 The immersive experience brought the sounds, sights, and scents of the #rainforest to life, reminding us why protecting nature matters.
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We were proud to partner with #XPRIZERainforest second-place winner, Map of Life, on the Zendarium at #TrellisImpact25. 🌿 The immersive experience brought the sounds, sights, and scents of the #rainforest to life, reminding us why protecting nature matters.
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
#biodiversity
@trellisgroup.bsky.social
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Hopeful. Mind-expanding. Purposeful. Those are just some of the many ways to describe #Visioneering. We were able to get all three top prize ideas funded at this year’s event. Our prizes prove philanthropy can deliver 60x ROI in global impact. Learn more: www.xprize.org/news/impact-...
#Innovation
#Innovation
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Hopeful. Mind-expanding. Purposeful. Those are just some of the many ways to describe #Visioneering. We were able to get all three top prize ideas funded at this year’s event. Our prizes prove philanthropy can deliver 60x ROI in global impact. Learn more: www.xprize.org/news/impact-...
#Innovation
#Innovation
Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
We’re proud to reveal the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Semifinalists! 🖥️ Narrowed down from 133 submissions, these 20 Semifinalist teams are helping to bring quantum algorithm innovation from concept toward real-world capability. Learn more here: www.xprize.org/prizes/qc-ap...
#quantum
#quantum
October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’re proud to reveal the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Semifinalists! 🖥️ Narrowed down from 133 submissions, these 20 Semifinalist teams are helping to bring quantum algorithm innovation from concept toward real-world capability. Learn more here: www.xprize.org/prizes/qc-ap...
#quantum
#quantum
Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations on being selected as a Semifinalist in the competition!
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Imagine a future where clean water is readily and easily accessible to all, enhancing communities worldwide and safeguarding marine ecosystems. 💧The #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are driving solutions to make that a reality. Learn more: xprize.org/prizes/water...
youtube.com/shorts/nWTmz...
youtube.com/shorts/nWTmz...
These Incredible Innovators Are Helping to Scale Global Water Access 🤯💧 #shorts
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Imagine a future where clean water is readily and easily accessible to all, enhancing communities worldwide and safeguarding marine ecosystems. 💧The #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are driving solutions to make that a reality. Learn more: xprize.org/prizes/water...
youtube.com/shorts/nWTmz...
youtube.com/shorts/nWTmz...
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Quantum computing meets building blocks. 🖥️ Researchers have developed a modular design with superconducting qubits that achieves ~99% efficient inter-module operations, making scalable, reconfigurable quantum systems possible. Learn more.⬇️ scitechdaily.com/scientists-b...
#quantum #quantumcomputing
#quantum #quantumcomputing
Scientists Build Quantum Computer That Snaps Together Like LEGOs
A modular quantum processor design shows ~99% fidelity. It paves the way for scalable quantum computing. What do children’s building blocks and quantum computing have in common? The answer is modulari...
scitechdaily.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Quantum computing meets building blocks. 🖥️ Researchers have developed a modular design with superconducting qubits that achieves ~99% efficient inter-module operations, making scalable, reconfigurable quantum systems possible. Learn more.⬇️ scitechdaily.com/scientists-b...
#quantum #quantumcomputing
#quantum #quantumcomputing
Can’t wait for @xprize.org #Visioneering! 💡 It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by people passionate about solving big global challenges. We’ll be discussing, debating, and voting on bold ideas that could become the next XPRIZE. Join me: bit.ly/3HBNhCr
September 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can’t wait for @xprize.org #Visioneering! 💡 It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by people passionate about solving big global challenges. We’ll be discussing, debating, and voting on bold ideas that could become the next XPRIZE. Join me: bit.ly/3HBNhCr
Reposted by Kathrin Spendier
Nobel Prize Laureate Roger Penrose, Yvette Fuentes, and myself, request your help in order to save an archive of incredible scientific and historical value. Please raise awareness by *sharing*, or *contribute*:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-penr...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-penr...
Roger Penrose & Friends Appeal for Unique Archive
To digitise and restore the worlds largest collection of audio and visual recordings within the scientific community, spanning over 50 years
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Nobel Prize Laureate Roger Penrose, Yvette Fuentes, and myself, request your help in order to save an archive of incredible scientific and historical value. Please raise awareness by *sharing*, or *contribute*:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-penr...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-penr...
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It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! From sci-fi dreams to reality, genetics and medicine are opening the door to healthier decades ahead. Mapping cellular hallmarks of aging and testing therapies like rapamycin are helping us discover how to slow the aging process. Learn more. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/YNtxG...
These 3 Innovations Are Driving the Future of Healthy Aging 🤯 | XPRIZE Healthspan #shorts
YouTube video by XPRIZE
www.youtube.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! From sci-fi dreams to reality, genetics and medicine are opening the door to healthier decades ahead. Mapping cellular hallmarks of aging and testing therapies like rapamycin are helping us discover how to slow the aging process. Learn more. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/YNtxG...