Advanced Computing

The National Supercomputing Center Jinan awarded Qiyuan Jiasu (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd. a RMB 148,500 procurement for an unspecified batch of Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards and DGX Spark systems. The completed June 2026 award is not an open opportunity, but the center’s Entity List status underscores export licensing and end-user diligence risks.

LightSolver, a subsidiary of CollPlant, announced a paid collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Defense on photonic computing, signaling defense-sponsored technology development. The value, detailed scope, and contract number have not been disclosed, and the engagement is not identified as an open solicitation.

The **National Science Foundation** (NSF) has allocated **$290 million** to establish eight Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes. This funding aims to enhance quantum science and technology through collaboration among academia, industry, and government agencies, signaling substantial opportunities for contractors in related fields.

NASA's Request for Information marks Taiwan's first engagement on lunar mission technologies. This collaboration could open significant opportunities for U.S. contractors and Taiwan-based companies in the emerging lunar economy.