Quantinuum Joins NVIDIA as Founding Member of Quantum Research Center

Quantinuum Joins Forces with NVIDIA

In a groundbreaking announcement, Quantinuum, a leader in quantum computing known for its cutting-edge technology, has been selected as a founding member of the NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC). This partnership promises to revolutionize the realm of quantum solutions and applications, aiming to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Partnership Goals and Opportunities

The NVAQC is set to officially launch later this year, leveraging the advanced capabilities of Quantinuum's System Model H2—the most powerful commercially available quantum computer in the world. This collaboration will specifically utilize the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform alongside NVIDIA's state-of-the-art supercomputing resources, including the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72. By combining these technologies, the center aims to significantly expand quantum capabilities and accelerate real-world application development.

Quantinuum’s System H2 exhibits a phenomenal quantum volume of 2,097,152, outperforming its closest competitors by a substantial margin. This exceptional performance enables researchers and developers to derive solutions faster than ever before, positioning Quantinuum at the forefront of the quantum revolution.

Future Innovations and Developments

As part of its vision for future innovations, Quantinuum is on track to launch the industry’s first system featuring 100 logical qubits by 2027, marked by industry-leading error rates. The companies aim to develop commercially scalable quantum computers equipped with hundreds of logical qubits by the end of the decade, building on recent technological breakthroughs that include the development of high-quality logical qubits and solutions to significant scalability challenges linked to ion trap quantum computing.

In 2022, Quantinuum was the first company to implement CUDA-Q for its quantum systems, initiating a collaboration that continues to evolve the platform across various domains, including application development and quantum error correction (QEC). Currently, CUDA-Q users can access the System H1 quantum processing unit (QPU) and its emulator for a trial period of 90 days. Future editions of Quantinuum's systems are expected to maintain compatibility with the CUDA-Q platform, thereby accelerating the adoption of Generative Quantum AI (Gen QAI).

Quantinuum's recently announced Gen QAI system exemplifies the company’s forward-thinking approach, allowing users to train AI systems using data generated by Quantinuum’s quantum systems. This advancement not only boosts the accuracy of AI models but also facilitates the tackling of previously unsolvable tasks across various industries. Through the deployment of Gen QAI, Quantinuum sets a new standard for AI training and problem-solving capabilities.

Leadership Insights

Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "By merging NVIDIA's AI hardware and software solutions with Quantinuum's leading-edge quantum technologies, we are unlocking entirely new solutions and accelerating the integration of Generative Quantum AI across different markets."

Tim Costa, Senior Director for CAE, Quantum, and CUDA-X at NVIDIA, further noted, "The path to practical quantum computers relies on new breakthroughs. The NVAQC will expedite the creation of viable quantum systems and serve as a hub for technological advancements achieved with partners like Quantinuum."

With a team of over 550 professionals, including more than 370 scientists and engineers based in the USA, UK, Germany, and Japan, Quantinuum is committed to pioneering advancements in quantum computing. As they embark on this exciting journey with NVIDIA, the prospect of groundbreaking discoveries and applications in quantum technology is brighter than ever.