Aussie quantum hook-up

Author: EIS Release Date: Sep 13, 2023

The Australian quantum computing companies Q-CTRL and Diraq are partnering on three multi-million-dollar projects to expand the commercial adoption of quantum computing. It represents the first stage of an anticipated partnership.

 

The companies will deliver three projects together: two from the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer’s Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund (QCCF) and one from the U.S. Army Research Office.

 

Q-CTRL and Diraq are sharing responsibilities on the projects: Diraq will develop and provide IBM quantum computer qubitsaccess to its Silicon quantum computing hardware and Q-CTRL will build and integrate its quantum infrastructure software solutions to deliver maximum end-user value from the hardware.

 

Q-CTRL and Diraq highlight Australia’s leading role in the global quantum technology industry. Diraq’s hardware is constructed using a novel technology known as spins in silicon, offering true scalability in the number of qubits to the many millions, and ultimately billions per chip.

 

 

 

Q-CTRL is afocused on developing quantum infrastructure software to improve the utility and performance of quantum hardware.

 

The Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund is an initiative from New South Wales to empower Australian quantum computing hardware and software companies.

 

The projects focus on increasing the commercial and technological readiness of quantum computing technologies in order to support long-term commercial activities.

 

The projects shared between Diraq and Q-CTRL will help deliver Australia’s first cloud-accessible silicon quantum processor.