PsiQuantum has partnered with the Hartree Centre to develop quantum computing, opening a new facility, PsiDaresbury, in the UK. The centre, backed by £9 million government funding, aims to build the world’s first large-scale quantum computer. The collaboration with the Hartree Centre will focus on developing practical industrial applications for quantum computing. The National Security Strategic Investment Fund supports the project and aims to develop algorithms, facilitate industry partnerships, and enhance expertise in quantum computing. The facility will also work on advanced cryogenic systems, crucial for PsiQuantum’s single-photon detectors.
PsiQuantum and Hartree Centre Collaboration for Quantum Computing Development
PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company, has partnered with the Hartree Centre to establish a new quantum computing centre, PsiDaresbury. The centre, the company’s first research and development facility outside the US, is backed by £9 million UK government funding. The centre aims to build the world’s first large-scale quantum computer to solve commercially relevant problems.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, MP, and the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, marked the centre’s official opening. The facility is expected to play a significant role in the quantum transformation, preparing for the advent of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Preparing for a Quantum Transformation
PsiQuantum announced a new collaboration with the STFC Hartree Centre during the launch event. The partnership aims to cultivate practical industrial applications in preparation for the advent of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The Hartree Centre, located at the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, is home to some of the UK’s most advanced supercomputing experts and technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics.
The project, supported by the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, combines the Hartree Centre’s industry and applications experience with PsiQuantum’s expertise in algorithm development for fault-tolerant quantum computing. This collaboration is expected to boost UK economic growth by providing the UK industry with access to advanced high-performance computing technologies, expertise, and training.
Building a Robust Quantum Ecosystem
The project with the Hartree Centre has three main objectives: to collaboratively develop algorithms to demonstrate the potential of PsiQuantum’s technology, to facilitate PsiQuantum’s collaborations with industry partners, and to enhance the skill set of Hartree Centre experts in the field of quantum computing.
This partnership is expected to build a robust quantum ecosystem, combining the strengths of both organisations. The collaboration will also provide PsiQuantum with vital access to STFC’s leading cryogenics experts at one of Europe’s largest liquid-helium cryogenic plants.
Tackling Economic and Societal Problems
PsiQuantum’s location at Sci-Tech Daresbury in the Liverpool City Region gives it access to leading cryogenics experts. The company’s work will lead on the development of advanced cryogenic systems, which are necessary as PsiQuantum’s single-photon detectors run at temperatures a few degrees above absolute zero.
This work represents a significant step towards developing a ‘fault-tolerant’ quantum computer capable of solving commercially relevant problems. The potential applications of quantum computing span a wide spectrum of use cases that could improve life across the UK.
Quantum Computing: A New Era of Unprecedented Computational Capability
Quantum computing promises a new era of unprecedented computational capability. The addition of PsiQuantum’s new facility to the UK’s thriving ecosystem is expected to be critical in building the UK’s position as a science superpower in the coming years.
The partnership between the Hartree Centre and PsiQuantum is set to change the world we live in, transform industry, and improve our lives. By bringing together the experience and capabilities of both the Hartree Centre and PsiQuantum, the UK is developing a capability in quantum technologies that will ensure it remains at the forefront of this field.
“Quantum computing promises a new era of unprecedented computational capability, and its potential applications span a wide spectrum of use cases that will improve life across the UK. We welcome the addition of PsiQuantum’s new facility to the UK’s thriving ecosystem. Such partnerships, which bring together world-leading capabilities, will be critical to building the UK’s position as a science superpower in the coming years.” Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
“Here at the Hartree Centre, we are extremely excited to be working in partnership with PsiQuantum, in its mission to build the technologies needed to realise the potential of quantum computing. “Quantum computing is set to change the world we live in, to transform industry and change our lives for the better. By bringing together the experience and capabilities of both the Hartree Centre and PsiQuantum, we are developing a capability in quantum technologies that will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of this field. “This is an exciting stepping stone towards building a significant and resilient quantum computing ecosystem for the North West.” Kate Royse, Director of the Hartree Centre
“I couldn’t be more thrilled that PsiQuantum has chosen to launch its first R&D lab outside of the US, right here alongside Daresbury Laboratory and the Hartree Centre. With the wealth of quantum engineering talent here in the UK, together we are poised to achieve significant breakthroughs in quantum computing, with the potential to transform the world we live in.” Paul Vernon, Head of STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory
“We are delighted to be working together with the Hartree Centre to develop fault-tolerant applications in anticipation of the arrival of utility-scale quantum computing.” Prof. Mark Thompson, PsiQuantum Co-Founder and Chief Technologist
Summary
PsiQuantum has partnered with the Hartree Centre to develop a large-scale quantum computer, backed by £9 million UK government funding, with the aim of solving commercially relevant problems. The collaboration will focus on developing practical industrial applications, enhancing the skillset of Hartree Centre experts in quantum computing, and building advanced cryogenic systems necessary for PsiQuantum’s single-photon detectors.
- PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company, has partnered with the Hartree Centre to develop quantum computing technologies.
- The collaboration was announced at the opening of PsiDaresbury, PsiQuantum’s first research and development facility outside the US. The facility was officially opened by Michelle Donelan, MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region.
- The facility, backed by £9 million UK government funding, aims to build the world’s first large-scale quantum computer capable of solving commercially-relevant problems.
- The Hartree Centre, located at the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, is home to some of the UK’s most advanced supercomputing experts and technologies. It provides UK industry with access to advanced high-performance computing technologies.
- The project, supported by the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, aims to develop algorithms, facilitate PsiQuantum’s collaborations with industry partners, and enhance the skillset of Hartree Centre experts in the field of quantum computing.
- PsiQuantum’s work will lead on the development of advanced cryogenic systems, necessary for its single-photon detectors which run at temperatures a few degrees above absolute zero.
- The project represents a major step towards developing a ‘fault tolerant’ quantum computer, capable of solving commercially relevant problems.