Universal Quantum Partners With TUHH to Advance Quantum Computing Scaling to 100,000 Physical Qubits

Universal Quantum Deutschland GmbH has partnered with the Hamburg University of Technology to develop a new programming interface for fault-tolerant quantum computing, supported by funding from the Hamburg Innovation and Development Bank. The collaboration will focus on tools for algorithm design, error-correction, and resource profiling, aiming to scale quantum computing to 100,000 physical qubits. Established in Hamburg in 2022, Universal Quantum intends to expand its German team through initiatives including the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative, building expertise in areas such as ion trap engineering.

Universal Quantum Deutschland GmbH (UQ) has formed a strategic partnership with the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), supported by multi-million Euro funding from the Hamburg Innovation and Development Bank. The collaboration will concentrate on developing a new programming interface intended to facilitate fault-tolerant quantum computing at scales of up to 100,000 physical qubits. Deliverables will include programming interfaces covering algorithm design, error-correction integration, and resource profiling, alongside developer tools incorporating both algorithm design and quantum error correction methods.

Benchmarking protocols will also be established to enable integrated profiling of algorithmic and quantum error-correction performance. Sebastian Weidt, CEO and co-founder of Universal Quantum, stated that the partnership represents an important step towards unlocking large-scale quantum advantage for end users. The company’s hardware-software co-design and error-correction expertise are positioned to enable scaling to 100,000+ qubits and deliver applications in areas such as drug discovery and climate modelling.