D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has joined the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC) as an inaugural member, alongside The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM, and Alabama A&M University. The SQC is a consortium that brings together academia, industry, and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast, with a focus on developing a quantum-ready workforce to commercialize the technology.
D-Wave, the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, is well positioned to support the SQC's workforce development efforts. Davidson Technologies hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, providing a local resource for training and experimentation. Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave, emphasized the importance of establishing a globally competitive quantum-ready workforce capable of operationalizing annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making, large-scale operational efficiency, and national security. He noted that by investing in quantum talent and infrastructure, the Southeast can become a national leader in quantum innovation across advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, and defense.
The collaborative aims to accelerate quantum adoption in the region's public and private sectors, leveraging D-Wave's expertise and existing infrastructure. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Pitiq. D-Wave Quantum Inc. is a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers. It offers enterprise-grade systems on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service, which provides 99.9% availability. Over 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges. More information can be found at www.dwavequantum.com.
This membership is significant as it positions D-Wave to influence quantum workforce development and technology adoption in the Southeast, a region with strong ties to advanced manufacturing and defense. The collaboration could accelerate the practical use of quantum computing in solving real-world problems, from logistics optimization to cryptographic security.
