Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. Ltd. today announced the debut of Beryllium, a hardware-agnostic, high-level language designed for programming quantum computers. This object-oriented language empowers developers by enabling the creation of complex quantum structures from simple classical and quantum building blocks, shifting the focus from qubit-level processing to information structure. Horizon Quantum intends for Beryllium to raise the level of abstraction in quantum software development, making it more accessible to programmers without specialized quantum expertise. The company will preview Beryllium this week at Q2B Silicon Valley, marking a key milestone in bridging classical and quantum programming paradigms.
Beryllium: A High-Level Quantum Programming Language
Horizon Quantum has debuted Beryllium, a new high-level, object-oriented programming language designed for quantum computers. Unlike lower-level approaches, Beryllium allows developers to build from simple classical and quantum components, creating more complex structures through reuse and extension. This layering of abstraction aims to shift the focus from the physical representation of quantum information to how that information is structured and transformed, potentially broadening access to quantum software development.
Beryllium is positioned as the third of four abstraction layers in Horizon Quantum’s overall plan to bridge classical and quantum computing. It’s designed to reduce the need for direct management of quantum processing, making development more accessible to programmers without specialized quantum expertise. Developers will be able to access Beryllium through Horizon’s integrated development environment, Triple Alpha, alongside other Turing-complete languages like Helium and Hydrogen.
Horizon Quantum believes Beryllium is a key milestone in enabling conventional software developers to utilize quantum computers. The company highlights that this new language introduces a needed level of abstraction to bridge the gap between classical and quantum programming paradigms. Beryllium was previewed at Q2B Silicon Valley, alongside advancements in pulse-level capabilities and execution of Hydrogen code on control systems hardware.
Horizon Quantum’s Software Abstraction Layers
Horizon Quantum is developing Beryllium, a high-level, object-oriented language designed to simplify quantum programming. This language allows developers to build from basic classical and quantum components, creating more complex structures through reuse and extension. The core goal is to shift the focus from the intricacies of qubits and low-level processing to structuring and transforming information, ultimately making quantum software more accessible to a broader range of programmers.
Beryllium represents the third of four planned abstraction layers within Horizon Quantum’s technology roadmap. This layering is intended to bridge the gap between conventional, classical programming and quantum-accelerated implementation. By abstracting away complex details, developers can work at a higher level, reducing the need for deep quantum expertise. This positions Beryllium as a key component in unlocking broader quantum advantage through easier software development.
Developers will access Beryllium through Horizon’s Triple Alpha integrated development environment, alongside other Turing-complete languages like Helium and Hydrogen. These languages offer varying levels of abstraction, from assembly-like control (Hydrogen) to a BASIC-like interface (Helium), with Beryllium adding an object-oriented approach. This multi-layered system allows programmers to choose the level of control and abstraction best suited to their needs and expertise.
At Horizon Quantum, we believe that enabling conventional software developers to harness quantum computers will be key to unlocking new applications.
Dr. Joe Fitzsimons, founder and CEO of Horizon Quantum
Business Combination and Shareholder Information
Horizon Quantum is undergoing a business combination with dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc., forming Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (“Holdco”). Key documentation, including a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement and prospectus, will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing will detail the combination and provide shareholders of dMY with information needed to vote on the transaction at a special meeting.
The business combination will involve a proxy statement and prospectus being mailed to dMY shareholders, outlining details of the deal and securities offered. Interested parties can request copies of documents filed with the SEC by contacting dMY Squared Technology Group at 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144. This ensures transparency and allows shareholders to make informed decisions regarding the combination.
Several parties – including Horizon Quantum, Holdco, and dMY, along with their directors and officers – may be considered participants in soliciting proxies for the business combination. Further details regarding the affiliations and interests of these participants can be found in dMY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 3, 2025, and in the forthcoming proxy statement/prospectus.
