- The three parties signed an MOU focusing on research collaboration, education, and commercial use case development.
- MOU facilitates the organizations’ efforts towards the acquisition of a D-Wave Advantage2(TM) system at the Yonsei University International Campus.
- The collaboration aims to advance mutual research and talent development for quantum computing, provide access to D-Wave’s quantum computing technology, and explore the development of use cases in biotechnology, materials science and other areas.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption and commercialization in South Korea. The company announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) on June 17, outlining plans for quantum computing research, education, and collaboration (https://ibn.fm/0NaSv).
A central aim of the initiative is to facilitate the acquisition of a D-Wave Advantage2 system at Yonsei University’s International Campus in Songdo, Incheon. Installing such a system in South Korea would mark a step forward in the region’s broader quantum infrastructure ambitions. Under the terms of the MOU, the parties plan to also explore quantum computing’s potential use cases in sectors such as biotechnology and materials science.
The partnership follows the recent announcement of general availability of the Advantage2 quantum computing system, which marked the release of what the company calls its most performant system yet, delivering energy-efficient, scalable quantum processing capable of tackling some problems that are beyond the capabilities of classical computing. The system features more than 4,400 qubits and is available through D-Wave’s Leap(TM) real-time quantum cloud service and for on-premises deployment by enterprises and research institutions.
“This collaboration with D-Wave and Incheon Metropolitan City supports our mission to facilitate a collaborative ecosystem for quantum computing literacy, research and commercial application development,” said Dong-Sup Yoon, president of Yonsei University. Yoon added that having a D-Wave annealing quantum computer onsite would offer “significant opportunities to advance industry and research in South Korea.”
For Incheon Metropolitan City, the MOU aligns with broader ambitions to become a global technology hub. “We have a unique opportunity to establish Incheon as a global quantum hub,” said Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, citing the region’s established strengths in the bio industry and its potential to attract global quantum talent. “Building on Incheon’s strengths in the bio industry and other key sectors, we anticipate the emergence of a true quantum cluster where quantum technology converges with various industries to create innovative breakthroughs and attract top talent from around the world,” the mayor added.
According to Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, the initiative represents both a regional and international milestone. “This strategic relationship marks an important step in furthering D-Wave’s mission to accelerate global quantum computing adoption,” said Dr. Baratz. “Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City recognize the remarkable, immediate opportunity for scientific breakthroughs and business transformation possible with D-Wave’s quantum computing technology. We look forward to the possibility of installing a system at Yonsei University to further establish its role as a global quantum hub.”
About D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.
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