Rigetti Computing has been selected as a winner of Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions pilot competition, collaborating with Riverlane and the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to enhance quantum error correction (QEC) on superconducting quantum computers. The £3.5 million project aims to benchmark and improve QEC capabilities, which are crucial for achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Rigetti plans to upgrade its NQCC-based quantum computer with a 36-qubit processor and a new control system, while Riverlane will lead experiments targeting improved performance metrics. Additionally, Rigetti secured two more projects under the competition: one with SEEQC focusing on scalable QEC and another collaboration creating an open-architecture testbed, underscoring their leadership in the UK’s quantum ecosystem.
Rigetti Wins Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions Competition
Rigetti has secured a significant victory by winning Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions competition alongside partners Riverlane and NQCC. The collaboration aims to enhance quantum error correction (QEC) on superconducting quantum computers, with a project valued at £3.5 million.
The initiative involves upgrading Rigetti’s quantum computer at the NQCC facility, expanding qubit capacity from 24 to 36 and integrating an advanced control system. This upgrade aims to improve performance metrics such as throughput and latency, which are critical for enhancing QEC efficiency.
Riverlane will conduct experiments to optimise QEC protocols, improving error correction rates and reducing overhead. The collaboration also addresses challenges in classical control systems, aiming to streamline communication between quantum processors and their control infrastructure. By refining these components, the partnership seeks to establish a more robust foundation for scalable quantum computing.
The initiative builds on Rigetti’s leadership in the UK quantum ecosystem, including deploying one of the first UK-based quantum computers at Oxford Instruments’ Woods facility. This project underscores Rigetti’s commitment to advancing QEC as a key enabler of fault-tolerant quantum computing, addressing technical barriers such as high error rates and classical control bottlenecks.
Rigetti’s strategic focus on superconducting qubits reflects its belief in the technology’s scalability and potential for rapid advancements. The collaboration with Riverlane and NQCC represents a significant step toward overcoming current limitations in QEC, paving the way for more reliable quantum computing systems.
Additional Projects to Advance Open-Architecture Quantum Testbeds
In addition to its work on QEC, Rigetti is collaborating on projects to advance open-architecture quantum testbeds. These initiatives aim to create flexible and interoperable platforms that support diverse quantum hardware and software ecosystems.
Rigetti’s contributions to these projects include developing tools for system integration, resource management, and performance optimisation. By fostering collaboration among researchers and industry partners, Rigetti is helping to build a more connected and innovative quantum computing community.
These efforts align with Rigetti’s broader vision of democratizing access to quantum technology and accelerating its practical applications across industries. Through partnerships like these, Rigetti continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of quantum computing.
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