D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, announced it has been selected to receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through the agency’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program. The funding will support D-Wave’s role as a key industry partner in ERASE (Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage), a project focused on developing foundational technologies for fault-tolerant quantum computing and strengthening U.S. leadership in quantum innovation.
Led by Yale University, the ERASE project brings together researchers from leading academic institutions and industry organizations to advance dual-rail gate-model quantum computing hardware, software, error correction, and applications. D-Wave, through its New-Haven, Connecticut-based subsidiary Quantum Circuits, LLC, will give ERASE researchers access to its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources. The award moves ERASE into the second phase of the NQVL program and underscores the NSF’s continued support for the project’s approach to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
“NSF’s continued support for the ERASE project highlights the national importance of accelerating progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “We believe that D-Wave’s dual-rail technology can play a meaningful role in that effort, while building the technical foundation and skilled workforce needed to sustain U.S. leadership in quantum computing.”
The grant is part of a broader federal initiative to bolster quantum computing capabilities in the United States. The NSF’s NQVL program aims to create a national infrastructure that accelerates quantum research and development by providing access to quantum computing resources and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. D-Wave’s involvement in ERASE highlights the company’s commitment to advancing quantum technology beyond its existing annealing systems into gate-model architectures, which are essential for achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. The company’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing.
The ERASE project’s focus on dual-rail gate-model technology is significant because it addresses key challenges in error correction, a critical barrier to practical quantum computing. By providing access to its resources, D-Wave will enable researchers to experiment with novel error mitigation techniques and dynamic circuits, potentially accelerating the timeline for fault-tolerant quantum systems. This collaboration also supports workforce development, as it involves training the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/5um9O. More information about D-Wave can be found at https://www.dwavequantum.com.
