SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a worldwide chief in quantum computing, at this time introduced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a collaborative enterprise engagement with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI). This MOU, introduced at NVIDIA GTC, outlines a shared imaginative and prescient for the organizations to discover the development of quantum-high efficiency computing (HPC) hybrid applied sciences incorporating NVIDIA accelerated computing and supporting the event of a strong ecosystem inside South Korea.
“The scale and scope of this alliance represents a powerful convergence of quantum, AI, and classical supercomputing expertise,” mentioned Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. “By working with KISTI, we are seeking to create a pathway for South Korea to be a global leader in hybrid quantum-classical research. This initiative is intended to provide the foundational technology and AI models necessary to accelerate the practical application of quantum computing worldwide.”
“This collaboration with IonQ and NVIDIA is a critical step in building a national quantum-HPC infrastructure that can solve the most complex scientific challenges,” mentioned Jaegyoon Hahm, Director of the Center for Quantum Computing Service at KISTI. “By leveraging NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing platforms alongside IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum systems, we are ensuring that South Korean researchers and enterprises remain at the forefront of the quantum era.”
The MOU focuses on looking for to set up a phased method to combine IonQ’s industry-leading quantum {hardware} with KISTI’s world-class HPC infrastructure utilizing NVIDIA NVQLink, an open structure that connects quantum computer systems to GPU-based supercomputers. By combining these applied sciences, the events goal to conduct analysis and growth on quantum-HPC hybrid purposes, together with the simulation of quantum algorithms and applied sciences for next-generation {hardware}.
Key initiatives anticipated beneath the MOU embrace:
- Hybrid Infrastructure Integration: Joint analysis on quantum-HPC hybrid applied sciences specializing in the combination of IonQ {hardware} and KISTI HPC infrastructure.
- Advanced Quantum Simulation: Joint analysis on the simulation of quantum algorithms, purposes, and applied sciences for next-generation {hardware}.
- AI for Quantum: Development of AI fashions particularly designed to speed up quantum applied sciences.
- Talent and Ecosystem Development: Mutual analysis visits, workshops, and coaching to develop native quantum expertise and increase the computing ecosystem in Korea.
- Quantum for HPC and AI: Explore the usage of quantum computer systems to increase the influence of present HPC and ML purposes in areas similar to logistics, chemistry, materials science, and LLM tremendous tuning.
The MOU underscores IonQ’s continued momentum in the Asia-Pacific area and its dedication to offering versatile, hardware-agnostic options that interface with the world’s most superior classical computing platforms. It reinforces IonQ’s regional dedication as evidenced by means of its collaborations with different partnerships in Korea with SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Intellian Technologies, and main tutorial establishments similar to Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s main quantum platform and service provider provider – delivering built-in quantum options throughout computing, networking, sensing, and safety. IonQ’s latest technology of quantum computer systems, the forthcoming IonQ Tempo, would be the newest in a line of cutting-edge programs which have been serving to prospects and companions together with Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca obtain 20x efficiency outcomes and speed up innovation in drug discovery, supplies science, monetary modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and protection. In 2025, the corporate achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate constancy, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Toronto, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing companies can be found by means of all main cloud suppliers, whereas we additionally meet the wants of networking and sensing prospects throughout land, sea, air, and area. IonQ is making quantum platforms extra accessible and impactful than ever earlier than. Learn extra at IonQ.com.
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