Intel Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Classiq, a quantum computing software provider, combining Classiq’s synthesis platform with Intel’s established spin-qubit manufacturing and software expertise. This acquisition aims to create a complete, user-friendly quantum computing platform capable of scaling beyond custom circuits. “Joining forces with Classiq transforms Intel’s Quantum Computing Group into a full-stack quantum computing business,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel’s chief executive officer. The move positions Intel as a provider of Quantum Processing Units alongside its existing CPU, GPU and ASIC offerings.
Classiq Synthesis Platform Complements Intel’s Spin-Qubit Manufacturing
Classiq’s synthesis platform automates the creation of quantum algorithms, removing a critical barrier to scaling quantum applications beyond manually designed circuits. This capability directly addresses a bottleneck in quantum computing development, allowing programmers to focus on problem-solving rather than the intricacies of quantum circuit design. The platform operates independently of the underlying qubit technology, a feature that complements Intel’s investment in silicon spin-qubits and its at-scale manufacturing processes for both qubit chips and cryogenic control electronics.
Intel, since 2015, has uniquely positioned itself with the ability to manufacture these components using established semiconductor techniques, a process now bolstered by Classiq’s software abstraction layer. The integration of Classiq’s technology promises to accelerate the transition of quantum computing from a research endeavor to a practical, mainstream computing paradigm.
Classiq’s approach mirrors the impact of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software on classical computing, providing a high-level abstraction that simplifies the design process. “Since our founding, Classiq has focused on making quantum computing practical and accessible by enabling developers, researchers and enterprises to create scalable quantum applications without requiring deep expertise in quantum circuit design,” said Nir Minerbi, co-founder and chief executive officer of Classiq.
Making quantum computing accessible will broaden the base of quantum computing users and support innovation across diverse fields. This expansion into quantum computing is not merely additive. It creates a full-stack solution, encompassing hardware manufacturing, software development and algorithm synthesis. Intel intends to maintain Classiq’s existing integrations and ensure its software remains compatible with various qubit modalities, supporting an open and collaborative quantum software ecosystem. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to finalize in the first half of 2027.
Since our founding, Classiq has focused on making quantum computing practical and accessible by enabling developers, researchers and enterprises to create scalable quantum applications without requiring deep expertise in quantum circuit design.
Nir Minerbi, co-founder and chief executive officer, Classiq
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