Singapore is poised to become a global leader in the next frontier of computing, thanks to a new partnership forged between the nation’s National Quantum Office and quantum computing powerhouse, Quantinuum. This collaboration will bring state-of-the-art quantum technology – including the powerful Helios computer – to Singapore in 2026, establishing a crucial research and development hub. Beyond bolstering scientific discovery in fields like pharmaceuticals and finance, the initiative aims to cultivate a skilled quantum workforce and position Singapore at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technological landscape, marking a significant step in the nation’s ambitious National Quantum Strategy.
Partnership Accelerates Singapore’s Quantum Computing Goals
A strategic partnership between Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO) and Quantinuum is poised to significantly accelerate the nation’s quantum computing goals, solidifying its position as a leading global hub. Announced November 5th, 2025, the collaboration will bring Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art Helios quantum computer to Singapore in 2026, marking the first installation of this technology outside of the United States. Beyond hardware access – with cloud access to Helios available immediately – Quantinuum will establish a dedicated Research & Development and Operations Centre focused on co-developing crucial middleware and applications bridging classical and quantum systems. This deepened collaboration extends to talent development through internships, workshops, and conferences, alongside industry programs targeting high-impact areas like drug discovery, financial modeling, and materials science, ultimately aiming to foster a robust quantum ecosystem and pipeline of skilled specialists.
Helios System Expands Research Capabilities
Singapore is poised to become a global leader in quantum computing thanks to a new strategic partnership between the National Quantum Office and Quantinuum. Central to this initiative is the expansion of research capabilities through the installation of Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art Helios system in 2026, making Singapore the first country outside the United States to host this advanced technology. Researchers will immediately benefit from cloud access to Helios, fostering deeper collaboration and innovation. Complementing this hardware boost, Quantinuum will establish a dedicated R&D and Operations Centre focused on bridging classical and quantum systems, and developing commercially viable applications in fields like drug discovery, financial modeling, and materials science. This combined investment in both infrastructure and talent development—including internships, workshops, and collaborative programs with industry—solidifies Singapore’s commitment to nurturing a thriving quantum ecosystem and establishing itself as a premier global hub.
Quantinuum Establishes Singapore R&D Centre
Quantinuum is solidifying Singapore’s position as a global quantum computing hub with the establishment of a new Research & Development and Operations Centre. Announced November 6th, 2025, this initiative stems from a strategic partnership with Singapore’s National Quantum Office and will work in conjunction with the National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH) to advance both hardware and software development. A key component of this collaboration is the planned installation of Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art Helios quantum computer in 2026, making Singapore the first country outside the United States to host the system—with cloud access available to researchers immediately. The R&D Centre will focus on unifying Quantinuum staff with local researchers and industry partners to co-develop crucial middleware and applications, ultimately accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies and fostering long-term R&D capabilities within the nation.
Collaboration Drives Ecosystem and Innovation
Strategic collaboration is proving central to Singapore’s ambition to become a global quantum computing hub, as evidenced by a new partnership between the National Quantum Office (NQO) and Quantinuum. This alliance will see Quantinuum bring its state-of-the-art Helios quantum computer to Singapore in 2026, alongside the establishment of a dedicated R&D and Operations Centre. This isn’t simply about hardware; the Centre will focus on unifying Quantinuum staff with local researchers and industry partners to co-develop crucial middleware and applications, bridging classical and quantum systems. Furthermore, the partnership prioritizes talent development through internships, workshops, and collaborative programs targeting key industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, and materials science. By fostering this interconnected ecosystem, Singapore aims to accelerate the translation of quantum technologies into practical, commercially viable solutions and cultivate a robust, long-term R&D capability.
Talent Development Fuels Quantum Workforce
Singapore is strategically investing in talent development as a cornerstone of its burgeoning quantum computing ecosystem. A new partnership between the National Quantum Office and Quantinuum will not only bring the state-of-the-art Helios quantum computer to the nation in 2026, but also establish a dedicated Research & Development and Operations Centre focused on nurturing local expertise. This Centre will unify Quantinuum staff with Singaporean researchers and industry partners to co-develop crucial middleware and applications, bridging classical and quantum computing systems. Crucially, the collaboration prioritizes building a strong pipeline of quantum specialists through internships, workshops, and conferences. These initiatives, alongside programs targeting computational biology, financial modeling, and materials science, aim to equip Singapore with a workforce capable of translating quantum technologies into practical, commercially viable solutions and solidify its position as a leading global quantum hub.
