Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, as we speak introduced that it has bought a 9-qubit Novera™ QPU to the University of Saskatchewan (“USask”). The Novera QPU, which was shipped in March, will probably be at the core of USask’s first quantum computing system. The system will probably be managed by USask’s Centre for Quantum Topology and its Applications (“quanTA”), an interdisciplinary institute devoted to advancing quantum science and quantum expertise growth.
“By providing hands-on access to real quantum computing hardware, academic institutions like USask are enabling students and researchers to pursue groundbreaking advances in quantum science and technology. We are delighted that USask has selected a Rigetti Novera QPU for their quanTA Centre and congratulate them on this exciting new phase of quantum technology exploration and innovation,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO.
“At quanTA, our goal is to make Western Canada a competitive force in quantum science and quantum technology development. The establishment of a quantum computing testbed is fundamental to providing the USask community with the resources needed to embark on innovative research in areas including quantum materials, quantum algorithms, and quantum computing architecture. With the Novera QPU at the core of our first quantum computing system, we are excited to embark on this next era of discovery,” says Dr. Steven Rayan, quanTA Executive Director and USask Mathematics and Statistics Professor.
“This remarkable milestone is a monumental achievement that positions USask as a key player in quantum research on the world stage. As we step into the future, USask is continuing to establish itself as a cutting-edge institution and a hub for national and international quantum-focused research that will propel work in agriculture, health sciences, defense technologies and more across the Prairies,” says Vince Bruni-Bossio, USask President and Vice-Chancellor.
The absolutely assembled quantum computing system combines {hardware} from corporations who’re all members of the Novera QPU Partner Program — an ecosystem of quantum computing {hardware}, software program, and repair suppliers whose applied sciences are suitable with the Novera QPU. The Novera QPU will probably be put in in a Zero Point Cryogenics dilution fridge, Qblox management programs will probably be put in for working the qubits, and QuantrolOx software program will probably be built-in for automated qubit bring-up, characterization, and tuning.
While the Novera QPU will be built-in with our companions’ expertise, clients also can buy full-scale quantum computing programs based mostly on Rigetti’s modular Cepheus™ structure starting from 36 to 108 qubits. These programs embrace a sourced dilution fridge, Rigetti’s management programs, and QCS® Outpost, a complete software program working surroundings for administering, monitoring, integrating, and utilizing a Rigetti quantum pc. Rigetti can handle the whole supply and set up course of to guarantee a completely operational quantum computing system.
Rigetti QPUs are manufactured in Rigetti’s Fab-1, the trade’s first devoted and built-in quantum gadget manufacturing facility.
About Rigetti
Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. Rigetti quantum computer systems are based mostly on superconducting qubits, that are broadly believed to be the main qubit modality given their maturity, clear path to scaling, and quick gate speeds. Current Rigetti quantum computing programs obtain gate speeds of 50-70ns, which is about 1,000 instances quicker than different modalities corresponding to ion traps and impartial atoms.
Rigetti sells on-premises 9-qubit to 108-qubit quantum computing programs, supporting nationwide laboratories and quantum computing facilities. Rigetti’s Cepheus 36-qubit to 108-qubit programs are based mostly on the Company’s proprietary chiplet-based expertise and embrace the Company’s management electronics. Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera QPU helps a broader R&D neighborhood with a high-performance, on-premises QPU designed to plug right into a buyer’s present cryogenic and management programs.
The Company operates quantum computer systems over the cloud by its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform, enabling international enterprise, authorities, and analysis shoppers to pursue R&D. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure gives high-performance integration with private and non-private clouds for sensible quantum computing.
Rigetti developed the trade’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing programs. Leveraging this proprietary expertise, Rigetti deployed the trade’s largest multi-chip quantum pc in 2025 with Cepheus-1-36Q, based mostly on 4 9-qubit chiplets tiled collectively. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the trade’s first devoted and built-in quantum gadget manufacturing facility. Learn extra at https://www.rigetti.com/.
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