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QuEra and LINKS Foundation Partner to Drive Algorithm Development and Expand Use of Neutral Atom-Based Quantum Computing

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November 28, 2023
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November 28, 2023 - Boston, Massachusetts and Torino, Italy - QuEra Computing, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, and the LINKS Foundation, an applied research center specializing in algorithm development, system integration, and bridging the gap between basic research and the market, today announced a new partnership and collaboration. This partnership aims to expand access to QuEra's quantum computing resources. Under the agreement, the two organizations will combine QuEra's expertise in neutral atom-based quantum computers with the LINKS Foundation's proficiency in algorithm development. The goal is to promote the adoption of quantum computing across Europe and globally, with potential use cases including optimization, machine learning, and simulation.

QuEra's Aquila-class quantum computers are 256-qubit devices featuring a unique combination of system size, coherence, and an innovative analog quantum processing mode. Analog mode offers new ways to tackle machine learning, optimization, and simulation problems. Additionally, the Aquila machines benefit from QuEra’s FPQA™ technology (Field-Programmable Qubit Array), allowing for the flexible reconfiguration of qubit positioning, akin to designing a new chip layout for each computation. Complementing the hardware, QuEra offers Bloqade™, an open-source software package in Python and Julia. This package assists in expressing and testing problems in this novel computing paradigm. Since November 2022, QuEra’s quantum computers have been available for public use on a large public cloud service. They remain the only neutral-atom platform that is publicly accessible.

“This partnership with LINKS Foundation marks a significant milestone for QuEra in expanding our footprint in Italy and across Europe,” said Yuval Boger, Chief Marketing Officer, QuEra Computing. “By collaborating with LINKS, renowned for their algorithm development and system integration expertise, we are uniquely positioned to bring our advanced neutral-atom quantum computing technology to new markets. This alliance enhances our ability to meet the growing demand for quantum computing solutions in these dynamic regions.”
This collaborative partnership with Quera will provide a significant boost to the LINKS Foundation’s algorithm development expertise, competencies, and research skills and extend our evolution and advancement as an organization,” said Olivier Terzo, head of the Advance Computing, Electromagnetism and Photonics Research domain, LINKS Foundation. “The close synergy with QuEra experts will significantly enhance our ability to attract end-users and extend our impact on the market.”

About QuEra 

QuEra Computing is the leader in commercializing quantum computers using neutral atoms—widely recognized as a highly promising quantum modality. Based in Boston and built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. QuEra is developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle classically intractable problems, becoming the partner of choice in the quantum field. Simply put, QuEra is the best way to quantum. For more information, visit us at quera.com and follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

About Fondazione LINKS

Fondazione LINKS (Leading Innovation and Knowledge of Society) is a non-profit research foundation that operates in applied research, innovation, and technology transfer, creating a bridge between basic research and the market. LINKS collaborates with national and international academies, research centers, and companies. With more than 160 researchers, the Foundation oversees technical-scientific disciplines in digital technology development, including connected systems and IoT, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, quantum computing, quantum communications, artificial intelligence, rapid hardware prototyping, and photonics. Visit us at https://linksfoundation.com/ and follow us on Linkedin.

November 28, 2023 - Boston, Massachusetts and Torino, Italy - QuEra Computing, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, and the LINKS Foundation, an applied research center specializing in algorithm development, system integration, and bridging the gap between basic research and the market, today announced a new partnership and collaboration. This partnership aims to expand access to QuEra's quantum computing resources. Under the agreement, the two organizations will combine QuEra's expertise in neutral atom-based quantum computers with the LINKS Foundation's proficiency in algorithm development. The goal is to promote the adoption of quantum computing across Europe and globally, with potential use cases including optimization, machine learning, and simulation.

QuEra's Aquila-class quantum computers are 256-qubit devices featuring a unique combination of system size, coherence, and an innovative analog quantum processing mode. Analog mode offers new ways to tackle machine learning, optimization, and simulation problems. Additionally, the Aquila machines benefit from QuEra’s FPQA™ technology (Field-Programmable Qubit Array), allowing for the flexible reconfiguration of qubit positioning, akin to designing a new chip layout for each computation. Complementing the hardware, QuEra offers Bloqade™, an open-source software package in Python and Julia. This package assists in expressing and testing problems in this novel computing paradigm. Since November 2022, QuEra’s quantum computers have been available for public use on a large public cloud service. They remain the only neutral-atom platform that is publicly accessible.

“This partnership with LINKS Foundation marks a significant milestone for QuEra in expanding our footprint in Italy and across Europe,” said Yuval Boger, Chief Marketing Officer, QuEra Computing. “By collaborating with LINKS, renowned for their algorithm development and system integration expertise, we are uniquely positioned to bring our advanced neutral-atom quantum computing technology to new markets. This alliance enhances our ability to meet the growing demand for quantum computing solutions in these dynamic regions.”
This collaborative partnership with Quera will provide a significant boost to the LINKS Foundation’s algorithm development expertise, competencies, and research skills and extend our evolution and advancement as an organization,” said Olivier Terzo, head of the Advance Computing, Electromagnetism and Photonics Research domain, LINKS Foundation. “The close synergy with QuEra experts will significantly enhance our ability to attract end-users and extend our impact on the market.”

About QuEra 

QuEra Computing is the leader in commercializing quantum computers using neutral atoms—widely recognized as a highly promising quantum modality. Based in Boston and built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. QuEra is developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle classically intractable problems, becoming the partner of choice in the quantum field. Simply put, QuEra is the best way to quantum. For more information, visit us at quera.com and follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

About Fondazione LINKS

Fondazione LINKS (Leading Innovation and Knowledge of Society) is a non-profit research foundation that operates in applied research, innovation, and technology transfer, creating a bridge between basic research and the market. LINKS collaborates with national and international academies, research centers, and companies. With more than 160 researchers, the Foundation oversees technical-scientific disciplines in digital technology development, including connected systems and IoT, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, quantum computing, quantum communications, artificial intelligence, rapid hardware prototyping, and photonics. Visit us at https://linksfoundation.com/ and follow us on Linkedin.

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