ҹɫֱ�� Unveils Accelerated Roadmap to Achieve Universal, Fully Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing by 2030

With thousands of physical qubits, hundreds of logical qubits, low error rates, and a fully integrated software stack, ҹɫֱ��’s roadmap outlines its path to achieve scientific advantage and a tipping point for commercial advantage

September 10, 2024

In collaboration with Microsoft, ҹɫֱ�� also demonstrates two industry firsts: 12 logical qubits and an end-to-end scientific workflow using AI, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and logical qubits on what Microsoft has previously described as “the path to a Quantum Supercomputer”
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Broomfield, Colorado and London, UK, September 10^th, 2024 — Today, ҹɫֱ��, the world’s largest and leading integrated quantum computing company, unveiled its roadmap to universal, fully fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030. The roadmap materially accelerates the path to commercial quantum computing systems with the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar market and enable AI to help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. In parallel, ҹɫֱ�� in partnership with Microsoft announced a series of milestones and integrations.

ҹɫֱ��’s roadmap unveils its fifth-generation quantum computer, Apollo, which will be a fully fault-tolerant and universal quantum computer, capable of executing circuits with millions of gates, delivering scientific advantage and enabling a commercial tipping point.

“We are the only company with a clear and demonstrable path that leverages quantum computing to tackle large-scale scientific and commercial applications,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, CEO of ҹɫֱ��. “With our proven record of driving technological advancement and the unwavering trust of our global customers and partners, we are confident that we possess the industry’s most credible roadmap toward achieving universal fully fault-tolerant quantum computing.”

ҹɫֱ��'s hardware development roadmap to achieve universal, fully fault-tolerant quantum computing

The roadmap is built on the foundations of ҹɫֱ��’s fully scalable quantum charge-coupled device (QCCD) architecture, including a universal gate set and high-fidelity physical qubits uniquely capable of supporting reliable logical qubits. For four years now, ҹɫֱ�� has remained steadfast in providing data along with peer-reviewed papers to show the science and engineering work behind these methodical advances.

“Our next system, ҹɫֱ�� Helios, will support enough logical qubits to unlock scientific and mathematics advances that will clearly surpass classical computing,” Hazra said. “Our roadmap then draws a direct line to hundreds of logical qubits, at which point quantum computing will outperform classical computing to address a broad range of scientific problems in areas like finance, chemistry, and computational biology. We also know, from experience, that utility in the form of applications that are suitable for global enterprises and governments will likely bubble to the surface and increase rapidly over the next 18 months. Our quantum computers are already impossible to simulate classically.”

ҹɫֱ�� also announced another milestone today in collaboration with Microsoft: achieving 12 logical qubits on the newly updated 56-qubit System Model H2 quantum computer, a 3x advance over the four logical qubits the companies announced in April. Microsoft also used the System Model H1 quantum computer to run the first ever chemistry simulation using reliable logical qubits combined with AI and HPC to produce results within chemical accuracy. Finally, ҹɫֱ�� and Microsoft have completed the integration of ҹɫֱ��’s InQuanto™ computational quantum chemistry software package with Azure Quantum Elements, making it available to customers through private preview.

“The collaboration between ҹɫֱ�� and Microsoft has established a crucial step forward for the industry and demonstrated a critical milestone on the path to hybrid classical-quantum supercomputing capable of transforming scientific discovery,” said Dr. Krysta Svore – Technical Fellow and VP of Advanced Quantum Development for Microsoft Azure Quantum.

“It is now clear that enterprises need to be ready to take advantage of the progress we can see coming in the next business cycle,” Hazra said. “Our customers are placing quantum in their strategic plans and finding new ways to align our quantum system with classical computing and generative AI.”

In 2019, ҹɫֱ��’s H-Series devices were among the first to be offered commercially via Microsoft Azure. Today, ҹɫֱ��’s H1 and H2 quantum computers, Powered by Honeywell, remain available on Azure and directly to ҹɫֱ�� customers and partners.

In the past few years, ҹɫֱ�� has achieved many significant milestones, including:

A blog post with more details on the ҹɫֱ�� quantum hardware roadmap can be viewed . The Microsoft announcement regarding the 12 logical qubits can viewed .

About ҹɫֱ��

ҹɫֱ��, the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. ҹɫֱ��’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With over 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, ҹɫֱ�� leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

About ҹɫֱ��

ҹɫֱ��,��the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. ҹɫֱ��’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With over 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, ҹɫֱ�� leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.��

November 6, 2025

ҹɫֱ�� Selected by DARPA to Advance to Stage B of Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

With the industry's most advanced quantum systems and proven ability to scale, ҹɫֱ�� is on track to deliver utility-scale quantum computing by early 2030s��

November 6, 2025 – Broomfield, CO – ҹɫֱ��, the world leader in quantum computing, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as a contractor to advance to Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).

DARPA is using QBI to evaluate the technical likelihood that a utility scale quantum computer will be available no later than 2033. A multi-stage program, Stage B follows a six-month Stage A effort in which ҹɫֱ�� developed and delivered a detailed concept design for a utility scale system called “Lumos.”��

Last year, ҹɫֱ�� released its public roadmap through the end of the decade with Apollo—a universal, fully fault-tolerant quantum computer—scheduled for launch in 2029. Lumos is a new addition to the roadmap as ҹɫֱ�� outlines plans to develop increasingly larger systems into the 2030s.��

“This selection recognizes the strength and maturity of our roadmap and the work our teams have already delivered,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of ҹɫֱ��. “Lumos extends our roadmap into the next decade and gives DARPA a concrete, de-risked path for achieving utility-scale quantum computing by 2033. We look forward to partnering with DARPA and our ecosystem partners to advance this important national objective.”

Stage B will be a year-long, performance-based evaluation by DARPA’s Test and Evaluation team in which ҹɫֱ�� will develop a detailed R&D roadmap for Lumos to validate technical assumptions, verification methods, and scaling plans to meet the 2033 objective.

Yesterday, ҹɫֱ�� deployed its latest generation system, “Helios,” on schedule with its roadmap. With the highest fidelity physical qubits and logical qubits of any commercial system, and a next-generation software stack featuring a modern, high-level programming language, Helios is designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption. The system has already been used to simulate high-temperature superconductivity and magnetism at unprecedented scales—two applications with relevance to critical, industrial utility.��

About ҹɫֱ��

ҹɫֱ�� is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. ҹɫֱ��’s over 630 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com

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November 5, 2025

Singapore’s National Quantum Office and ҹɫֱ�� Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Quantum Computing

New collaboration to position Singapore as a leading global hub for quantum computing

ҹɫֱ�� to bring state-of-the-art Helios quantum computer to Singapore in 2026 and establish R&D and Operations Centre to advance talent development and commercial innovation

Singapore, November 6th, 2025 – Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and ҹɫֱ��, the world’s leading quantum computing company, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate quantum computing in Singapore.��

The partnership marks a key milestone under Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy, led by NQO, and will advance quantum hardware, software and talent development through Singapore’s National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH). The NQCH and ҹɫֱ�� will work together to strengthen Singapore’s position as a top global quantum computing hub, accelerate innovation with industry users across pharmaceuticals, materials science and finance, and nurture world-class talent.��

Singapore to Become First Country Outside of the United States to Host the World-Class ҹɫֱ�� Helios System

The installation of the Helios system in Singapore, expected to be completed in 2026, will give researchers direct access to ҹɫֱ��’s Helios computing capabilities, supporting deeper research collaboration and innovation. Effective immediately, researchers will gain cloud access to Helios that enables key research and capability building.

As a full-stack offering, Helios is one of the most advanced commercial quantum computers today. The Helios platform unites a fully connected physical and logical qubit architecture with industry-leading fidelity and a next-generation software stack featuring a modern, high-level programming language, Helios is designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption.

Deepening Collaboration through ҹɫֱ��’s R&D and Operations Centre in Singapore

ҹɫֱ�� will establish a new R&D and Operations Centre in Singapore to collaborate with Singapore’s research and innovation ecosystem. The Centre will serve to unify ҹɫֱ�� staff and local researchers and industry partners in co-developing end-to-end middleware and applications that bridge classical and quantum systems. Through these efforts, the Centre aims to accelerate the translation of quantum technologies into commercially relevant solutions, while building long-term R&D capabilities in quantum computing and its applications.

Strengthening Singapore’s Quantum Ecosystem through Industry Collaboration and Talent��

The partnership will foster a thriving quantum ecosystem in Singapore through industry programs and talent development. These include internships and co-organized workshops and conferences to accelerate skills transfer and build a strong pipeline of quantum specialists.

ҹɫֱ�� will collaborate with industry end-users in Singapore to co-develop advanced quantum computing applications that address real-world challenges. Initial programs under the strategic partnership will target areas such as:

Computational biology, bioinformatics, and drug discovery
Financial modeling and optimization��
Advanced materials and chemistry
Combinatorial optimization

Collectively, the initiatives aim to nurture a community of researchers, engineers and developers equipped to advance quantum computing and strengthen collaboration across Singapore’s research and industry ecosystem.

A Strategic Journey of Collaboration between Singapore and ҹɫֱ��

Mr. Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of the National Quantum Office: “This partnership marks an important step in building Singapore as a leading quantum computing hub. Through the National Quantum Computing Hub, we are advancing quantum-enabled applications in sectors such as healthcare, materials science, and finance. Working with ҹɫֱ�� will accelerate this progress, deepen local capabilities, and position Singapore as a leading quantum computing hub in the region, driving real-world outcomes.”
Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO of ҹɫֱ��: “Singapore has demonstrated remarkable foresight in recognizing the transformative power of quantum computing in this next phase of technological progress. ҹɫֱ�� is proud to work in partnership with Singapore to advance the frontiers of quantum computing, providing direct access to the most powerful computational capabilities ever developed. Together, we’re strengthening a hub that will accelerate the commercialization of quantum computing, enabling industries to rapidly turn breakthrough technology into real-world solutions.”��
Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, and Minister-in-Charge of Cybersecurity & Smart Nation Group: “Singapore continues to invest significantly in quantum to strengthen our digital growth and security. We do this by collaborating with global partners on frontier tech, developing, and attracting world-class talents, and uplifting our local workforce and enterprises. Together, we hope to shape a more prosperous and safe future for Singapore and the world – where technology serves the public good.”

This strategic partnership builds on ҹɫֱ��’s ongoing collaboration with Singapore’s quantum ecosystem, following two earlier agreements inked in 2024. These collaborations, which also involved the A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute (A*STAR BII) and Duke-NUS Medical School, laid the groundwork for this next phase of collaboration.

For media queries and clarifications, please contact:��

Quah Sheryl
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Corporate Communications
Mobile: +65 9113 7937
Email: Sheryl_Quah@a-star.edu.sg

About ҹɫֱ��

ҹɫֱ�� Helios, Powered by Honeywell, reflects that the Helios ion trap was manufactured by Honeywell. The Honeywell trademark is used under license from Honeywell International, Inc. Honeywell makes no representations or warranties with respect to this service.��

‍About the National Quantum Office

The National Quantum Office (NQO) was established with the support of the National Research Foundation (NRF) to drive the development and implementation of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) strategy for Quantum in Singapore. The Office was set up in April 2022 and is hosted by A*STAR, the Implementing Agency for Quantum. NQO, as a control tower, supports fundamental and translational research in Quantum through various strategic programmes that it oversees. It partners both public and private sectors to create a vibrant RIE quantum ecosystem in Singapore. For more information, visit .

About the National Quantum Computing Hub

The National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH) is Singapore’s national initiative for advancing quantum software and applications. The hub is building foundational capabilities, providing access to quantum computers, and driving public-private partnerships.��

NQCH pursues practical quantum advantage across high-impact fields, including quantum chemistry, computational biology, finance and optimisation. The Hub also runs a programme to develop talent for the emerging quantum industry.

NQCH is a joint effort by Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC), and the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore.

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November 5, 2025

ҹɫֱ�� Announces Commercial Launch of New Helios Quantum Computer that Offers Unprecedented Accuracy to Enable Generative Quantum AI (GenQAI)

Helios launches with customers Amgen, BMW Group, JPMorganChase, and SoftBank Corp.

New York City, November 5, 2025 – ҹɫֱ��, the world leader in quantum computing, today announced the launch of Helios, the world’s most accurate general-purpose commercial quantum computer, designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption by enterprises. With the highest fidelity^† of any commercial system and a first-of-its-kind real-time control engine, Helios enables developers to program a quantum computer in much the same way they program heterogeneous classical computers. A new, modern Python-based programming language called Guppy allows developers to seamlessly combine hybrid compute capabilities — quantum and classical — in a single program. Helios is now available to customers through ҹɫֱ��’s cloud service and on-premise offering.��

“The next computing inflection point starts today,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO of ҹɫֱ��. “For the first time enterprises can access a highly accurate general purpose quantum computer to drive real world impact, transforming how industries innovate – from drug discovery to finance to advanced materials.”

Helios unlocks the ability to enhance GenAI models with quantum generated data, thereby unlocking AI’s full potential in areas such as data analysis, material design, and quantum chemistry. To accelerate GenQAI, ҹɫֱ�� is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA, integrating NVIDIA GB200 with Helios via NVIDIA NVQLink to create applications for targeted end markets. In addition, ҹɫֱ�� will switch to NVIDIA accelerated computing for Helios and future systems, using ҹɫֱ�� Guppy alongside the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to perform real-time error correction critical to its roadmap.

ҹɫֱ�� announced a growing community of early users and collaborators, including leaders in life sciences, materials, and energy sectors:��

Amgen: an investor and research collaborator, exploring hybrid quantum-machine learning to advance data-driven discovery in biologics.
BlueQubit: AI image recognition using real-world driving video data.��
BMW Group: advancing sustainable mobility through materials research on fuel cell catalysts.
JPMorganChase: researching potential capabilities for advanced financial analytics.
SoftBank Corp.: exploring organic materials for next-gen batteries, optical switches, and solar cells.

Today, ҹɫֱ�� also signed a strategic partnership agreement with Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO) and National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH) that includes access to Helios in country to accelerate commercial applications of quantum computing in the areas of computational biology and bioinformatics, financial modeling and optimization, advanced materials and chemistry, and combinatorial optimization. To support this strategic partnership, ҹɫֱ�� is establishing a world-class R&D and Operations Centre in Singapore.��

Finally, as part of its strategy to expand the commercial reach of quantum computing, ҹɫֱ�� is introducing two new ecosystem programs. Q-Net, a new user group, will serve as a forum for customer feedback and collaboration, while a new startup partner program will invite developers to build and scale third party applications on Helios.��

A blog post with more details on Helios can be read here. Visual assets and scientific papers can be downloaded .

^† Fidelity: In quantum computing, fidelity is a metric that determines the accuracy of system’s computation. The lower a system’s error rate, the higher its fidelity. Helios has the highest fidelities ever released to the market. Its key performance specifications are outlined below:

Physical qubits (PQ): 98 PQ at 99.921% 2-qubit gate fidelity, and 99.9975% 1-qubit gate fidelity.��
Logical qubits (LQ):��
- 94 LQ (error detected) globally entangled with better than physical performance;��
- 50 LQ (error detected) with better than physical performance in a magnetism simulation; and��
- 48 LQ (error corrected) with better than physical performance (99.99% state prep and measurement fidelity).

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