Quantinuum Chosen by DARPA for Next Phase of Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Quantinuum Selected by DARPA for Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Quantinuum, a leader in the field of quantum computing, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as a key contractor for advancing to Phase B of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). This selection marks a significant milestone in developing a roadmap targeting the realization of large-scale quantum computers by the year 2033.

The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative serves to assess the technical feasibility of achieving such groundbreaking advancements by the specified timeframe. The initiative unfolds in multiple phases, of which Phase A was recently concluded, leading to the current objective — Phase B. During Phase A, Quantinuum put forth an in-depth design proposal for a scalable quantum system dubbed "Lumos". This new endeavor not only reinforces Quantinuum's established roadmap but doubles down on its ambitions for the next decade in quantum technology.

Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum, expressed his enthusiasm about this recognition, stating, "This selection honors the robustness of our roadmap and the significant efforts our teams have already invested. Lumos pushes our planning further into the next decade, offering DARPA a tangible and low-risk approach to realizing large-scale quantum computing by 2033. We are eager to collaborate with DARPA and our ecosystem partners towards achieving this crucial national objective."

Phase B will engage a year-long, performance-based assessment conducted by DARPA’s testing and evaluation teams. Quantinuum will develop a comprehensive roadmap for Lumos, focused on validating technical assumptions and scaling strategies necessary to meet the 2033 goal.

In context, Quantinuum recently launched its latest generation system, "Helios", in line with its roadmap. Helios boasts the most precise physical and logical qubits available in the commercial market, complemented by a next-gen software stack featuring a sophisticated programming language. This system is purpose-built to expedite the adoption of quantum computing technology, having already conducted simulations on high-temperature superconductivity and magnetism—two critical areas for advanced industrial applications.

The team at Quantinuum comprises over 630 professionals, including more than 370 scientists and engineers strategically placed in regions like the USA, the UK, Germany, and Japan, all actively championing the quantum computing revolution.

For further insights, you can visit Quantinuum's official website at www.quantinuum.com.