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 brings together academia, industry and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast. It also aims to develop the quantum-ready workforce needed to commercialize the technology.
Given that Davidson hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, D-Wave is well positioned to support the SQC's quantum workforce development efforts. Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave, stated: "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." He added that establishing a globally competitive, quantum-ready workforce across the Southeast, capable of operationalizing annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making, large-scale operational efficiency, and the protection of national interests, will be decisive in accelerating adoption throughout the region's public and private sectors.
D-Wave is the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services. It is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers. The company's mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing.
The collaboration is significant because it focuses on developing a skilled workforce capable of utilizing both annealing and gate-model quantum systems, which are critical for applications in advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, and defense. By investing in quantum talent and infrastructure, the Southeast can position itself as a national leader in quantum innovation. This initiative underscores the growing importance of quantum computing in addressing complex problems and the need for collaborative efforts to build a robust quantum ecosystem.
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