Atlantic Quantum, in partnership with MIT’s Quantum Coherent Electronics group, has secured a $1.8 million Phase II STTR contract from AFWERX. The funding supports the development of scalable superconducting quantum computers tailored to meet the national defense requirements of the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF). This project aims to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing technology, with a focus on high-security, high-performance systems.
MIT’s Quantum Coherent Electronics group, led by Associate Professor Kevin P. O’Brien, will collaborate closely with Atlantic Quantum on component innovations, specifically in quantum-limited amplifiers. This work will contribute to enhancing quantum processor readout, an essential aspect of building robust and reliable quantum systems for defense applications.
The grant is part of the AFWERX STTR program, a joint initiative with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), which seeks to streamline innovation for small businesses. This collaboration marks a strategic move to fast-track the development of secure quantum computing solutions that align with national security priorities, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and expediting the award process.
Atlantic Quantum, spun out of MIT in 2022, aims to bring commercial and defense applications of fault-tolerant quantum computing to market, with initiatives in both the U.S. and Europe. It is developing a utility-scale quantum processor based upon superconducting fluxonium qubits. For additional information, you can access the complete press release here.
November 16, 2024
