Australia\u2019s quantum capability will be boosted by a agreement between The University of Western Australia and quantum computing company Quantinuum to expand access to advanced quantum computing, develop quantum talent and accelerate the development of practical applications that integrate quantum computing, AI and high-performance computing (HPC).<\/p>\n
Through the collaboration, UWA-affiliated researchers, students, and entrepreneurs will gain cloud-based access to Quantinuum’s full-stack quantum computing platform, including Helios, the company\u2019s latest-generation quantum computer. <\/p>\n
The partnership is designed to provide hands-on experience with advanced quantum technologies while creating new opportunities to explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing can work together to address complex real-world challenges.<\/p>\n
The organisations will also explore opportunities to expand UWA\u2019s quantum and AI research through a university-wide quantum computing applications centre that brings together academic, industry, and government stakeholders to identify and develop high-value use cases in critical sectors for Australia\u2019s economy, including critical minerals, energy, agriculture and healthcare. [LS1.1]<\/p>\n
Professor Jingbo Wang, founder and Director of UWA\u2019s Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithm (QUISA), said the partnership built on UWA\u2019s strengths in quantum computing research.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough co-design with potential end users and quantum computing hardware providers, this initiative will create new opportunities for UWA researchers, students and industry partners, while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the University,\u201d Professor Wang said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to exploring all the opportunities this will bring for our researchers as well as student pathways, internships and workforce training initiatives<\/p>\n
Marvin Lee, Quantinuum\u2019s Singapore-based country leader said Australia had set an ambitious vision for quantum and was making meaningful progress toward turning that vision into reality. <\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we\u2019re bringing our full suite of capabilities, from world-leading hardware and software to application expertise and ecosystem programs, to develop practical quantum applications and hybrid workflows that will prepare Australia for the quantum era and support the nation’s future prosperity,\u201d Mr Lee said.<\/p>\n
Beyond providing access to advanced quantum systems, the partnership aims to build the technical capabilities and innovation networks needed to support Australia’s long-term quantum ambitions. <\/p>\n
Through engagement with Quantinuum programs such as Q-Net and the Startup Partner Program, researchers, developers and entrepreneurs will have opportunities to access training, collaborate with peers across the global quantum ecosystem, and accelerate the development of quantum-enabled solutions. <\/p>\n
Working alongside UWA researchers and industry stakeholders, Quantinuum experts will help evaluate candidate use cases, establish technical benchmarks and assess hybrid workflows that integrate quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.<\/p>\n
Petra Andr\u00e9n, CEO of Quantum Australia said access to leading quantum technologies helped Australian researchers, students and companies build capability and understand where quantum could deliver real value.<\/p>\n
\u201cCollaborations like this create opportunities to develop skills, test applications and connect research with industry challenges. Australia has strengths across the quantum technology stack,\u201d Ms Andr\u00e9n said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccess to the best capabilities, both here and internationally, will help translate those strengths into economic and community benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Australia remains not only a source of quantum discovery, but a place where quantum technologies are put to work solving real-world challenges and creating economic value.<\/p>\n
Image top:\u00a0Marvin Lee; Yaz Mubarakai, MLA for Oakford; Professor Anna Nowak, UWA Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research); Professor Amit Chakma, UWA Vice-Chancellor; Professor Jingbo Wang; and Jennifer Strabley, Quantinuum Corporate Vice President and General Manager.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s quantum capability will be boosted by a agreement between The University of Western Australia and quantum computing…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":922323,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[22832,3878,62,276,49,48,285,8411,5876,46,4717,392,42758,56,140,80294,3045,314,81911,7102,66,2146],"class_list":["post-922322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-physics","tag-academic","tag-agriculture","tag-ai","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-computing","tag-critical-minerals","tag-developers","tag-economy","tag-energy","tag-healthcare","tag-helios","tag-industry","tag-innovation","tag-mou","tag-networks","tag-physics","tag-quantinuum","tag-quantum","tag-science","tag-startup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/922322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=922322"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/922322\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/922323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=922322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=922322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=922322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}