DARPA Initiative: QuEra selected for Stage A of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.
Neutral-Atom Approach: QuEra leverages scalable neutral-atom architecture with advanced qubit shuttling technology.
Industrial Utility Goal: QBI aims to verify whether quantum computing can achieve practical industry benefits within a decade.
QuEra has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for Stage A of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). The multi-stage program seeks to determine whether building a commercially useful, fault-tolerant quantum computer within the next decade is achievable.
"We are honored that QuEra has been invited to participate in the first phase of the QBI program," said Andy Ory, CEO of QuEra. "This initiative represents an opportunity to demonstrate the true potential of our neutral-atom approach. We look forward to working with DARPA's team and accelerate the path toward a transformative computing platform and build a neutral-atom quantum supercomputer."
DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative is structured across three stages. Participants begin with a six-month Stage A focused on defining technical concepts and research plans. Successful teams advance to a one-year Stage B, leading to Stage C, where independent validation teams evaluate prototype systems for industrial practicality.
"This initiative represents an opportunity to demonstrate the true potential of our neutral-atom approach."
— Andy Ory, CEO of QuEra
QuEra will apply its unique neutral-atom architecture, emphasizing natural scalability and qubit shuttling advancements. The company's expert team, backed by research from leading institutions, aims to showcase how neutral atoms can serve as a foundation for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
"By participating in QBI, QuEra will continue developing its systems and present evidence of how its unique quantum computing approach could ultimately meet the cost-benefit threshold required for industrial utility."
— Company Statement
Throughout Stage A, QuEra will present evidence supporting its research roadmap while undergoing intense scrutiny from DARPA evaluators. The initiative is centered on assessing realistic quantum capabilities, focusing on cost-benefit viability for solving industrial and government computational challenges.
QuEra continues advancing quantum technology, drawing from its leadership in atomic physics, optical engineering, and algorithm design. As part of the broader effort, it seeks to establish neutral-atom systems as a path toward practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing applications.
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