PsiQuantum has begun construction in Moreton Bay Central, Australia, on a facility designed to house tens of thousands of photonic quantum chips, a significant increase in quantum computing hardware deployment compared to current experimental setups. The company intends to build and deploy the world’s first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer at the site, promising new capabilities across sectors from medicine to finance. “For decades, quantum computing has held the promise of transforming what humanity can achieve through computation, and we are beginning to turn that promise into reality,” said Victor Peng, Chief Executive Officer of PsiQuantum. The facility represents a significant investment in Australia as a hub for this technology, with a large-scale cryogenic infrastructure planned to cool the quantum computer currently under manufacture. A cryoplant, critical for cooling the quantum computer, is slated for delivery in the second half of 2026.
PsiQuantum Facility Enables Utility-Scale Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
This project is about building the world’s first quantum computer designed for utility-scale, fault-tolerant operation, a distinction crucial for tackling complex problems beyond the reach of current systems. The choice of Moreton Bay Central was deliberate; the location was specifically selected to foster a growing quantum ecosystem, integrating with the nearby TAFE Centre of Excellence and the University of Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus to cultivate a skilled workforce for the emerging industry. The scale of the project is considerable, extending beyond the quantum processor itself to encompass a massive cryogenic infrastructure. PsiQuantum has already ordered a cryoplant, slated for delivery in the second half of 2026, which will be one of the largest ever constructed for quantum computing, demonstrating a commitment to overcoming the significant engineering hurdles of maintaining the extremely low temperatures required for quantum coherence.
This cryoplant will be essential for cooling the quantum computer currently under construction, and the facility will eventually house cryogenic cabinets filled with photonic quantum chips networked via standard optical fiber. The focus on fault tolerance is paramount, as it addresses a fundamental limitation of existing quantum computers which are prone to errors. PsiQuantum believes this approach will unlock capabilities across diverse sectors, including medicine, materials science, and finance, by enabling the generation of high-quality data from first principles. This capability, coupled with artificial intelligence, is envisioned to form a complete industrial computing stack capable of accelerating discovery and innovation.
Prof. Jeremy O’Brien, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of PsiQuantum, emphasized the historical significance of the location, stating, “Returning to break ground on a utility-scale quantum computer, so close to where much of the foundational work was done, is a powerful reminder of how far the field has come.” The company anticipates its operations will generate highly skilled jobs in engineering, manufacturing, research, and professional services, bolstering economic growth within the City of Moreton Bay and contributing to Queensland’s innovation economy.
For decades, quantum computing has held the promise of transforming what humanity can achieve through computation, and today in Australia we are beginning to turn that promise into reality.
