Curator's Take
This funding award signals continued government confidence in D-Wave's unique dual-platform approach to quantum computing, particularly their expertise in superconducting hardware that spans both quantum annealing and gate-model systems. The SQFab project's focus on improved materials and scalable fabrication addresses one of quantum computing's most critical bottlenecks - moving from laboratory prototypes to manufacturing-ready quantum processors at scale. What makes this especially noteworthy is that it positions D-Wave to potentially solve fabrication challenges that could benefit the entire quantum computing ecosystem, not just their own annealing systems. The defense sector backing also highlights how quantum annealing applications are gaining traction in areas like optimization and logistics that are crucial for national security applications.
— Mark Eatherly
Summary
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that it has been awarded second year funding for the Improved Materials for Superconducting Qubits with Scalable Fabrication (SQFab) project by the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH). Awarded to […]