South Korean quantum software firm Norma Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rigetti Computing to deliver an 84-qubit quantum cloud service in South Korea. Announced during the Q2B Tokyo 2025 conference, the collaboration integrates Rigetti’s superconducting hardware with Norma’s Q Platform, enabling domestic users to access quantum resources through a localized, cloud-based interface.
The specific system Rigetti will supply was not named, but the company recently introduced the Ankaa-3, an 84-qubit processor with a 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity, suggesting it may be the backend for the service. Rigetti has also previously deployed its hardware via Amazon Braket and Microsoft Azure, positioning it as a viable provider of modular superconducting platforms. The MOU expands Rigetti’s international footprint while aligning with Norma’s middleware strategy of unifying access to diverse quantum backends.
Norma has established similar partnerships with IQM, Maybell Quantum, and others, reflecting its role in shaping South Korea’s emerging quantum software stack. The initiative supports national priorities in quantum research infrastructure and application development, offering developers a visual programming environment and simulator integration through the Q Platform. The timeline for deployment and public access has not been disclosed.
For additional details, see coverage from Chosun Biz, Norma’s official site, and the company’s LinkedIn post.
May 16, 2025
