IonQ has partnered with Emergence Quantum, an Australian research and development firm, to develop quantum hardware and strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The collaboration, announced on Wednesday, will focus on improving ion trap technology by designing specialized circuits for qubit control and creating next-generation materials and electronics. IonQ said the goal is to enhance performance, simplify hardware and increase system capacity.
Quantum Workforce
“This collaboration furthers IonQ’s efforts to tap into one of the world’s most promising quantum talent pools,” said Dean Kassmann, IonQ’s senior vice president for engineering and technology.
The executive noted that the partnership will provide access to a world-class team of Ph.D.-level scientists as IonQ strengthens its foothold in Australia’s emerging quantum ecosystem.
Scalable Quantum
“Our work with Emergence Quantum is part of a broader strategy to engage local experts and institutions around the world in advancing scalable, high-performance quantum computing and networking,” Kassmann added.
The College Park, Maryland-based quantum company secured a major role in another national quantum program earlier this month. Named as primary technology provider for South Korea’s new National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence, IonQ will deliver a 100-qubit quantum system and co-develop a hybrid quantum-classical computing platform hosted in a private cloud environment.