Quantinuum to supply quantum computer to Singapore
UK/US quantum computer company Quantinuum is to supply its Helios next generation quantum computer to Singapore and set up an R&D centre in the city state.
Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) and Quantinuum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for access to the latest Quantinuum quantum computer systems.
A*Star, the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at NUS and the NSCC will have access to the Quantinuum H-Series and Helios quantum computers for joint research and development (R&D) activities in various quantum computing applications.
They are also developing hybrid computing system with both classical and quantum computing infrastructures to create long-term strategic roadmaps.
Quantinuum also plans to establish a dedicated R&D presence in Singapore, where researchers from both Quantinuum and Singapore could better exchange knowledge and expertise for further developments in quantum applications and algorithms.
Quantinuum offers an integrated, end-to-end quantum computing platform using trapped-ion technology, with 56 qubits available in the H2 Series machines. The company plans the Helios system with 10 logical, error corrected qubits in 2025.
The MoU is guided by Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy, which aims to strengthen the city state as a leading hub in the development and deployment of quantum technologies and strengthening its engineering capabilities in quantum technologies.
“This is a strategic collaboration with Quantinuum, following the launch of Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy in late May. Through the NQCH, the National Quantum Office has brought together key research performers to collaborate with Quantinuum on advancing R&D in quantum computing, which will give Singapore an edge in quantum use cases across various industries. Equally important, this MoU will give Singapore access to Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art H-Series and Helios quantum computers. The NQO will continue to foster mutually beneficial partnerships through our national-level quantum programmes, and we look forward to delivering outcomes that could benefit the research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) ecosystem together,” said Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director, NQO.
“Our collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing global quantum computing. By harnessing our cutting-edge H-Series quantum computers and leading quantum application software stack, we aim to pioneer transformative use cases in computational biology and life sciences, catalyzing innovation across industries. Establishing an R&D hub in Singapore enhances our dedication to fostering a vibrant quantum ecosystem, driving scientific excellence, and nurturing top quantum talent. Together, we aim to make significant strides in quantum technologies, supporting Singapore’s ambition to lead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape,” said Dr. Rajeeb (Raj) Hazra, CEO of Quantinuum.
“A*STAR’s IHPC has been harnessing central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate complex computations and optimise data-intensive tasks. With advancements in quantum computing technology, we are now integrating quantum processing unit (QPU) elements to push computational boundaries and drive innovation across various fields. Our partnership with Quantinuum is a step forward in improving applications such as drug discovery, potentially accelerating the development of new and effective drugs to improve healthcare outcomes and lower research costs”, said Dr Su Yi, Executive Director, A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing.
“I am excited to start this new collaboration between our scientific experts in Singapore and the multinational company Quantinuum. We bring know-how in quantum algorithms and computational biology to work with the Quantinuum team, which is building some of the highest performing quantum computers available in the world today,” said Professor José Ignacio Latorre, CQT Director and lead Principal Investigator for the National Quantum Computing Hub.
“The past year has seen a worldwide trend of accelerated efforts to integrate and co-locate supercomputers and quantum computers, which reflects the strong symbiotic relationship between classical and quantum systems. Singapore’s tie-up with Quantinuum will be a significant step in helping NSCC learn, plan and develop our future hybrid computing infrastructure to serve the needs of our research community,” said Terence Hung, Chief Executive, National Supercomputing Centre Singapore.
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