QuantWare Powers Netherlands’ Largest Quantum Computer, Aiming for 100-Qubit Target

QuantWare is set to power the largest quantum computer in the Netherlands in a project by Prof. Leonardo DiCarlo at TU Delft. The project, part of the HectoQubit/2 consortium, aims to develop a 100-qubit quantum computer. Other Delft-based startups include Delft Circuits, Qblox, and Orange Quantum Systems. The quantum computing system will be publicly available through QuTech’s Quantum Inspire cloud platform. Quantum Delta NL funds the project and is a critical step towards developing a 100-qubit quantum computer in Delft as part of the European Flagship consortium OpenSuperQPlus.

Quantum Computing Advancements in the Netherlands

Thanks to a project led by HectoQubit/2’s scientific coordinator, Prof. Leonardo DiCarlo, at TU Delft, the Netherlands is set to house the country’s largest quantum computer. The project, a significant step towards developing a 100-qubit quantum computer in Delft, will be publicly accessible via the cloud. QuantWare, a company that is part of a consortium of Delft-based startups, will supply the quantum processor for this project, including Delft Circuits, Qblox, and Orange Quantum Systems. These companies are collaborating to build a comprehensive superconducting quantum computing system.

Collaborative Effort in Quantum Computing

The quantum computing system is being constructed with contributions from each participating startup. QuantWare is responsible for delivering the integrated system’s Quantum Processing Unit (QPU). Qblox will provide the control electronics, Orange Quantum Systems will supply the automation software, and Delft Circuits will contribute the cryogenic cabling. QuTech’s DiCarlo group, a research group with a strong reputation in the field of superconducting quantum computing, will integrate the system.

The HectoQubit/2 Consortium and Quantum Computing

The HectoQubit/2 consortium, which includes QuTech and four quantum companies, is working to build comprehensive superconducting quantum computing systems. These systems will be made publicly available through QuTech’s Quantum Inspire cloud platform, representing significant upgrades to the Starmon-5 system that has been available since 2020. Quantum Delta NL funded the consortium’s efforts under its Cat-1 program, marking a critical first step towards the development of a 100-qubit quantum computer in Delft.

The Role of Each Entity in the Quantum Computing Project

Each of the four companies involved in the project – QuantWare, Delft Circuits, Qblox, and Orange Quantum Systems – will deliver a vital layer of the entire quantum computer ‘stack.’ Each company has longstanding ties with TU Delft and TNO’s quantum program and shares a mission to advance quantum computing to practical and reliable usability. The contributions from each participating startup will need to integrate seamlessly into a full-stack quantum computing solution.

The European Quantum Flagship Program and Quantum Computing

The efforts of the HQ/2 consortium align with the European Quantum Flagship program, a one billion euro initiative focused on establishing Europe as one of the global quantum leaders. The European program supports collaborative efforts across the continent, and the distinctive value-chain approach to quantum development adopted by HectoQubit/2 could potentially serve as a model for others to emulate. The project is a clear example of the power of collaboration between companies, RTOs, and universities in advancing quantum technology.