QuEra Computing has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to participate in Stage A of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). The initiative seeks to determine whether fault-tolerant, commercially useful quantum computers can be developed within the next decade. Eighteen companies are slated to participate in Stage A before a subset of them are selected to move on to Stage B. In Stage A, QuEra will present detailed technical concepts and research plans, with the potential to advance to hardware evaluation in subsequent stages.
QuEra will leverage its neutral-atom quantum computing platform for the program, highlighting its scalable qubit architecture and unique qubit shuttling technology. The company’s approach aims to demonstrate a viable path toward fault-tolerant systems capable of addressing complex real-world problems. Participation in QBI will subject QuEra’s technical roadmap to rigorous review as part of DARPA’s effort to assess achievable quantum utility on industrially relevant timescales.
QuEra’s selection aligns with its broader mission to develop scalable, fault-tolerant quantum processors using neutral atoms. The company’s team, which draws from atomic physics, optical engineering, and quantum algorithm design, will further refine its architecture in preparation for potential later stages of the QBI program. Success would contribute directly to establishing neutral-atom systems as a foundation for practical quantum computing.
Read the full announcement here and find additional information on DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative here. and our previous article about other companies selected for this program here.
April 29, 2025
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