Quantinuum bolsters UK’s quantum computing skills in new partnership with STFC Hartree Centre
Quantinuum has signed a “Joint Statement of Endeavour” with the STFC Hartree Centre, giving scientists access to its high-performance quantum computers.
Specifically, the partnership means UK industrial and scientific users can access Quantinuum’s H-Series trapped-ion quantum computers, via the cloud and on-premise.
Access via the cloud is with immediate effect, but TechFinitive was told that Quantinuum hopes to “deploy on-premise in 2025”.
“Quantinuum’s H-Series hardware will benefit scientists across various areas of research, including exascale computing algorithms, fusion energy development, climate resilience and more,” said Professor Kate Royse, Director of the STFC Hartree Centre.
“This partnership also furthers our five-year plan to unlock the high growth potential of advanced digital technologies for UK industry.”
Raj Hazra, CEO of Quantinuum, added: “Research and scientific discovery are central to our culture at Quantinuum, and we are proud to support the pioneers at the Hartree Centre.
“As we accelerate quantum computing, the Hartree Centre and the UK quantum ecosystem will be on the forefront of building solutions powered by quantum computers at scale.”
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Quantinuum’s H-Series quantum computers
Quantinuum claims that its H-Series quantum computers are the “highest-performing in the world, having consistently held the world record for quantum volume, a widely used benchmark for quantum computing performance, for over three years and currently standing at 220.”
With this partnership, scientists can now gain access to “tailored educational programs” so that they can take advantage of quantum technologies.
In the press release, Quantinuum stated that it expects to “drive advancements in fields such as quantum chemistry, computational biology, AI and cybersecurity” through this partnership.
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