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- Quantinuum has advanced to Stage B of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a program assessing the feasibility of a utility-scale quantum computer by 2033.
- This follows a six-month Stage A, during which Quantinuum presented the Lumos concept for a utility-scale quantum system as part of a broader technology roadmap.
- Stage B involves a year-long, performance-driven evaluation where Quantinuum will develop a full research and development roadmap for Lumos, address technical assumptions, and outline scaling plans.
- Quantinuum recently introduced Helios, their latest quantum system boasting 98 physical qubits with record high gate fidelities, positioning it as a technical leader in commercial quantum computing.
- Alongside Quantinuum, IonQ and several other competitors have also progressed to Stage B, highlighting DARPA's investment in a range of quantum architectures and signaling accelerating competition toward industry standards.
Impact
DARPA’s endorsement boosts Quantinuum’s status as a major player in the race toward practical, utility-scale quantum computers. With several industry leaders advancing, the initiative is set to spur rapid innovation and error-correction breakthroughs. The federal investment underscores confidence in hitting quantum computing milestones by 2033, reshaping expectations for the field’s role in national and commercial technology strategies.
