Although Google Quantum AI first disclosed their Willow chip in December 2024, access to it outside of Google has been very limited. But now, Google has announced it will provide a select group of applicants access to use this quantum processor for high impact research projects. Selection will be based upon those proposals that show a potential to yield high quality results that could potentially provide a significant scientific result or demonstrate a novel breakthrough result. The proposal should show how the project is specifically designed for leveraging a Willow processor and the proposal should also include details on the circuits that team plans to use along with the observables they hope to measure.
For those wishing to submit a proposal, the deadline for submitting a proposal is May 15, 2026 and successful applicants will be notified by July 1, 2026. Additional details are available in a blog post on the Google Quantum AI website here and proposals can be uploaded to an intake form located here.
April 18, 2026
