Q-CTRL, a quantum technology company, has partnered with Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a quantum hardware manufacturer. The collaboration aims to improve quantum algorithm performance by reducing hardware error and instability using Q-CTRL’s error suppression software and OQC’s Coaxmon technology. This will enable users to solve complex problems in chemistry, finance, and manufacturing. The partnership will also help to suppress errors on OQC’s scalable superconducting hardware, allowing for more complex algorithms to be solved. The collaboration is part of a global effort to improve the performance of quantum computers.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our world-leading performance-management solutions to OQC’s partners in the UK and Japan,”
Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL.
Quantum Tech Companies Collaborate for Enhanced Performance
The collaboration aims to enhance algorithmic performance for quantum developers, researchers, and enterprise end-users, enabling them to tackle complex problems that were previously unachievable. The partnership combines Q-CTRL’s error suppression software with OQC’s Coaxmon technology to reduce hardware error and instability, thereby improving algorithmic performance.
The collaboration is expected to benefit various sectors, including chemistry, finance, and manufacturing, by enabling the running of more complex algorithms. Q-CTRL’s software helps users optimise results from hardware when running quantum algorithms. The partnership is particularly significant as quantum computers are highly susceptible to errors caused by environmental interference, which can lead to algorithm failure.
Error Suppression for Improved Algorithmic Performance
The partnership aims to suppress errors on OQC’s scalable superconducting hardware, pushing the boundaries on the types of algorithms that can be solved with real devices. Initial benchmarking results, using a sample subset of Q-CTRL’s error suppression technology on OQC hardware, show significant improvements in accuracy and achievable circuit depth. The performance improvement factor increased with qubit count, even when addressing complex algorithms with inherently higher numbers of gates, such as the Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT).
“Quantum technology is a core component of the trilateral AUKUS framework, and this cross-border partnership is an ideal example of how by working together we can reap greater benefits,”
Louise Cantillon, British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific (Australia & New Zealand).
The collaboration is expected to expand performance benchmarking of the technology integration, informing users of the potential for their applications through this integration. The partnership demonstrates the value of collaboration across various domains of expertise to move the entire industry forward toward quantum advantage.
Quantum Collaboration for Industry Advancement
The partnership between Q-CTRL and OQC is part of a global effort to deliver seamless performance from today’s quantum computers by combining the best contributions from a diverse range of specialist performers. The collaboration aims to form the foundation for additional future partners to contribute new simplified workflows and high-impact algorithms.
The partnership marks the initial phase of a broader collaboration encompassing diverse companies within the quantum ecosystem. The aim is to democratise quantum computing and enable previously out-of-reach outcomes. The collaboration is seen as a core component of the trilateral AUKUS framework, demonstrating how cross-border partnerships can reap greater benefits.
“OQC is one of the best hardware players out there with a track record of delivering real computational capability on very rapid timescales. By focusing on how infrastructure software can help push hardware to the absolute limits, we’re excited for the new computational opportunities opened in combination with OQC’s unique hardware.”
Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL.
Q-CTRL and OQC at Q2B Tokyo
Both Q-CTRL and OQC will be present at Q2B Tokyo, an international conference uniting academics, end users, government officials and vendors to discuss the progress and future of the quantum industry. Q-CTRL CEO and Founder, Michael J. Biercuk, will present initial benchmarking results from the collaboration in a keynote presentation on the first day of the event.
Q-CTRL’s quantum control infrastructure software delivers high-performance error-correcting and suppressing techniques globally. The company also operates a leading quantum sensing division focused on software-level innovation. Q-CTRL was founded by Michael J. Biercuk in 2017 and has become a leading product-focused software company in the broader quantum sector.
OQC is a quantum computing company that enables customers to make breakthrough discoveries. Their quantum computers are available via data centres, private cloud and Amazon Braket.
“This partnership marks the initial phase of a broader collaboration encompassing diverse companies within the quantum ecosystem. We are very excited to work with Q-CTRL on this project phase to demonstrate the need for different teams and specialities to come together to democratise quantum computing and enable previously out-of-reach outcomes,”
Dr. Ilana Wisby, CEO at Oxford Quantum Circuits.
“The UK government warmly welcomes Q-CTRL’s expansion in the UK and to ensure that this partnership delivers true strategic advantage for our nations.”
Louise Cantillon, British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific (Australia & New Zealand).
Executive Summary
Q-CTRL, a quantum technology company, has partnered with Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a quantum hardware manufacturer, to enhance algorithmic performance for quantum developers, researchers, and enterprise end-users. The collaboration will utilise Q-CTRL’s error suppression software and OQC’s Coaxmon technology to reduce hardware error and instability, enabling users to solve complex problems in chemistry, finance, and manufacturing.
- Q-CTRL, a global leader in quantum control infrastructure software, has partnered with Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a quantum hardware manufacturer.
- The collaboration aims to improve algorithmic performance for quantum developers, researchers, and enterprise end-users by reducing hardware error and instability.
- Q-CTRL’s error suppression software, combined with OQC’s Coaxmon technology will enable users to run more complex algorithms, solving challenging problems in fields such as chemistry, finance, and manufacturing.
- Michael J. Biercuk, CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL, expressed excitement about bringing their performance-management solutions to OQC’s partners in the UK and Japan.
- The partnership will suppress errors on OQC’s scalable superconducting hardware, pushing the boundaries on the types of algorithms that can be solved with real devices.
- Initial benchmarking results show vast improvements in accuracy and achievable circuit depth.
- Dr. Ilana Wisby, CEO at Oxford Quantum Circuits, stated that the partnership marks the initial phase of a broader collaboration within the quantum ecosystem.
- The partnership is part of a global effort to deliver seamless performance from today’s quantum computers by combining contributions from a diverse range of specialist performers.
- Both companies will be present at Q2B Tokyo, an international conference discussing the progress and future of the quantum industry.
Read More.
