Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, has partnered with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre to advance quantum innovation and development in the UK.
This collaboration provides the Hartree Centre access to Quantinuum’s H-Series high-performance quantum computers via the cloud and on-premise, enabling scientists to explore quantum advantage in fields such as quantum chemistry, computational biology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Raj Hazra, CEO of Quantinuum, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting pioneers at the Hartree Centre, while Kate Royse, Director of the STFC Hartree Centre, highlighted the potential for accelerating development in these areas. The partnership is expected to drive economic growth and scientific breakthroughs, building on the UK’s strong global reputation in these domains.
Advancing Quantum Innovation in the UK: A New Partnership
Quantinuum, a leading integrated quantum computing company, has partnered with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre to accelerate quantum innovation and development in the UK. This collaboration provides the Hartree Centre access to Quantinuum’s H-Series high-performance quantum computers via the cloud and on-premise, enabling scientists to explore quantum advantage in various fields.
The partnership aims to support UK businesses and research organizations in harnessing the power of quantum computing for breakthroughs in areas such as quantum chemistry, computational biology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The UK has a strong global reputation in each domain, and quantum computing is expected to accelerate development in the coming years. By providing access to Quantinuum’s H-Series hardware, scientists across various research areas will benefit from exploring exascale computing algorithms, fusion energy development, climate resilience, and more.
Unlocking Quantum Potential with Education and Training
A key aspect of this partnership is the development of tailored educational programs to enhance scientists’ skills and understanding in quantum technologies. This initiative will upskill teams and provide practical digital solutions across supercomputing, data science, and AI. The Hartree Centre’s experts will collaborate with industry and the research community to explore the latest technologies and apply them to real-world problems.
The UK government has recognized the importance of quantum computing, having launched the National Quantum Technologies Programme in 2014. Cambridge Quantum, now part of Quantinuum, was one of the delivery partners for this program and ran the Quantum Readiness Programme to inspire UK businesses to invest in quantum computing. This new partnership builds upon these efforts, further solidifying the UK’s position at the forefront of quantum innovation.
The Power of Quantinuum’s H-Series Quantum Computers
Quantinuum’s H-Series quantum computers are the highest-performing in the world, having consistently held the record for quantum volume for over three years. In April 2024, Quantinuum and Microsoft demonstrated a breakthrough in reliable logical qubits using quantum error correction, an essential technology for practical quantum computing. The same month saw Quantinuum achieve “three 9s” – 99.9% – two-qubit gate fidelity across all qubit pairs in a production device, a critical milestone enabling fault-tolerant quantum computing.
This achievement was immediately available to Quantinuum customers, who rely on using the best quantum hardware and software to push the boundaries of new solutions in areas such as materials development, drug discovery, machine learning, cybersecurity, and financial services. With over 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
The Hartree Centre: A Hub for Digital Innovation
The STFC Hartree Centre is a hub for digital innovation, helping UK businesses and organizations of any size to explore and adopt supercomputing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Backed by significant UK government funding and strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as the University of Liverpool, the Hartree Centre provides access to advanced digital technologies and experts in the UK.
In 2021, the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) programme was established to provide a safe and supportive environment for UK businesses and public sector organizations to acquire the skills needed to adopt AI, develop proofs-of-concept, and de-risk investment into emerging digital technologies such as quantum computing. This partnership with Quantinuum further solidifies the Hartree Centre’s position at the forefront of digital innovation in the UK.
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