Rigetti Computing, a US-based full-stack quantum computing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an R&D organization that comes under India\u2019s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Through this MOU, Rigetti and C-DAC will explore the co-development of hybrid quantum computing systems to support government laboratories and academics pursuing quantum computing R&D, according to a media release.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy joining C-DAC\u2019s renowned leadership in high-performance computing (HPC) solutions with Rigetti\u2019s expertise in superconducting quantum computing systems, we have the opportunity to design and deliver powerful and practical hybrid computing systems,\u201d says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO. \u201cWe look forward to this collaboration and advancing the state-of-the-art in hybrid computing technology.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur partnership with Rigetti is a strategic step toward developing indigenous cryogenic electronics, superconducting quantum hardware, and securing access to advanced processor fabrication,\u201d said E. Magesh, Director General, C-DAC. \u201cThis partnership is poised to drive impactful advancements in electronics and IT, reinforcing India\u2019s position in next-generation technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPartnering with Rigetti, a global leader in superconducting quantum computing systems, presents a good opportunity for us to co-develop advanced cryogenic electronics under the ChipIN program,\u201d said Dr. S D Sudarsan, Executive Director, C-DAC Bangalore. \u201cThis collaboration will drive innovation in electronics and information technology\u2014particularly in quantum and hybrid computing\u2014contributing meaningfully to the nation\u2019s technological progress.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With this MOU, Rigetti and C-DAC intend to collaborate on the design and development of hybrid quantum computing systems and related technologies and bring them to market. Rigetti and C-DAC expect to also explore use case and application workflow development leveraging hybrid computing infrastructure and participate in workforce development activities, the media release said.<\/p>\n
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