D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a global leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, has announced a series of seminars in Italy starting this week, aimed at advancing annealing quantum computing awareness and adoption among leading universities in the region as part of the Q-Alliance. The Q-Alliance, revealed at last week's Digital Innovation Forum in Como, Italy, has been created to support the Italian government's strategic framework for digital and quantum technologies.
In support of the Q-Alliance, D-Wave announced a €10 million contract for a D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in the region, ensuring accessibility for Italy's scientific community, academia, and industry. In partnership with the Italian government and the Q-Alliance, the agreement includes acquisition of 50% capacity of an Advantage2 system for five years with the option to purchase the full system.
“As a founding member of the Q-Alliance, D-Wave is committed to fast-tracking efforts to establish Italy as a global hub of quantum innovation,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “Through the placement of a D-Wave system in the region as well as ongoing hands-on workshops and training for Italy’s researchers and academic community, we’re providing access to D-Wave’s powerful, commercial-grade quantum technologies and our team of experts to help usher in Italy’s era of quantum-fueled progress.”
With the initial workshops held at the Università dell’Insubria and the Università della Svizzera Italiana, the seminars are designed to accelerate education and awareness of quantum computing among Italy’s growing ecosystem of young researchers through scholarships, internships, and training programs. This initiative underscores D-Wave's commitment to expanding its European footprint and fostering quantum computing capabilities in the region.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the quantum computing industry and Italy's technological landscape. By placing a commercial-grade quantum computer in Italy, D-Wave is not only providing the infrastructure for cutting-edge research but also creating a pipeline of talent through educational programs. This move could accelerate the adoption of quantum computing across European industries, particularly in optimization, artificial intelligence, and research. For Italy, it represents a strategic investment in becoming a leader in quantum technologies, potentially attracting further investment and collaboration from global tech firms.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. The company is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Its quantum computers feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through its quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. With over 200 million problems submitted to its quantum systems to date, D-Wave's customers apply the technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.
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