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 aims to unite academia, industry, and government to advance quantum information science and technology across the Southeast, with a focus on developing a quantum-ready workforce.
D-Wave, the only company offering both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, 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 collaboration.
"Alabama has long been a leader in the development and use of advanced technologies, and D-Wave is excited to join the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an inaugural member to support the next wave of innovation coming from the region - quantum computing," said Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave. He emphasized that establishing a globally competitive quantum-ready workforce capable of operationalizing both annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making and national security will be decisive in accelerating adoption across public and private sectors.
The SQC will focus on workforce development, collaboration, and infrastructure to position the Southeast as a national leader in quantum innovation, advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, and defense. By investing in quantum talent and infrastructure, the region can accelerate the commercialization of quantum technologies.
D-Wave is a pioneer in quantum computing, having delivered the first commercial quantum computer. The company offers enterprise-grade systems on-premises and through its Leap quantum cloud service. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors use D-Wave's systems to address complex computational challenges. For more information, visit www.dwavequantum.com.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Pitiq.
