Quantum and Resource Sectors Announce Strategic Updates at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference, with Rigetti Computing as the Main Event.
Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni to attend Needham Growth Conference.
Full-stack quantum-classical computing pioneer Rigetti Computing, Inc., will attend the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference, a big event for the quantum computing sector. At 12:45 PM ET on January 13, 2026, CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni will do a fireside chat. Dr. Kulkarni and CFO Jeff Bertelsen will also meet with investors one-on-one.
Since 2017, Rigetti has led the industry by using the cloud to run quantum computers. The business uses its in-house Quantum Cloud Services platform to service a wide range of international clients, including government, enterprise, and research clients. Rigetti’s technological trajectory has expanded rapidly; in 2021, the company started providing national laboratories with on-premises quantum computing devices that have between 24 and 84 qubits.
Their 2023-introduced 9-qubit Novera QPU is a major feature of their present lineup. The purpose of this high-performance, on-premises QPU is to support the larger R&D community by integrating with a customer’s current cryogenic and control systems. Also designed for real-world quantum computing, Rigetti’s patented quantum-classical architecture offers high-performance integration with both private and public clouds. Fab-1, the first dedicated and integrated quantum device production facility in the industry, is where the company sets itself apart with its internal manufacturing capabilities. Scalable computing systems require multi-chip quantum processors, which the corporation can design and produce in-house with this facility.
Industrial and Resource Sector Developments
The resource and industrial sectors have also reported significant advancements as of late 2025 and early 2026, while the tech sector concentrates on quantum scalability. Information on CoTec Holdings Corp.’s 16.5% equity holding in MagIron LLC has been updated. The Reynolds Pellet Plant has been successfully acquired by MagIron as of December 31, 2025. The acquisition is a key component of MagIron’s plan to start a DR Grade Pellet and Merchant Pig Iron project in the United States.
The State of Minnesota has granted MagIron iron ore mining leases to promote these economic goals. These leases are essential to the company’s long-term production and supply chain objectives. These announcements come after a string of news releases in late December 2025 that emphasized CoTec’s expanding presence in the supply chain for iron and steel.
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Corporate Leadership and Capital Raisings
The leadership of Westport Fuel Systems Inc. in the alternative fuel industry is changing. As the Board’s Chair since July 2017, Dan Hancock has formally retired from the position. With this transition, Westport, a renowned provider of alternative fuel systems and components for the worldwide transportation sector, has undergone a substantial change in its corporate governance.
Carbonxt Group (CG1:AU) also announced a Placement to Fund Additional New Carbon Investment. Although precise financial parameters were not specified in the first announcement, this capital raising is meant to support the company’s operations in the carbon industry.
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Innovation and Emerging Markets
With Homerun Resources Inc. revealing that its subsidiary, Homerun Energy SRL, has been designated as a “Key Innovator” by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar, the innovation environment in Europe has also experienced a boost. This honor emphasizes how the subsidiary has helped the energy industry develop its technology.
In additional battery and mining news:
- Altech Batteries Ltd.’s CERENERGY initiative has received German grant approval, solidifying its place in the battery metals industry.
- Nusa Nickel Corp. issued a corporate report for the year 2025 together with its outlook for 2026, indicating that nickel investing is still active.
- In an effort to raise up to $4 million to fund its operations, Nine Mile Metals announced a private placement.
- A new Chief Operating Officer (COO) has been appointed by Osisko Metals, expanding its leadership team.
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Overview of Investor Access
The Rigetti website’s Investor Relations section will include a live webcast of the company’s presentation at the Needham Growth Conference for those who are interested. Investors who were unable to attend the live session on January 13 will have access to a replay for ninety days after the event.
The market’s current activity points to a period of strong strategic positioning as the traditional resource and high-tech quantum computing industries move toward 2026. Businesses are concentrated on commercial validation and scalability, whether through technology advancements at Rigetti and Homerun Resources or leadership changes at Westport.
