QuEra Computing has announced a strategic investment from Google Quantum AI, representing a significant advancement in the development of scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computers. This investment also reinforces the technical progress the company has achieved in recent months.
Google Quantum AI’s financial backing of QuEra, a leading company in neutral atom technology, is based on a previous collaboration with Harvard and MIT. Pioneering research led by the laboratories of Mikhail Lukin, Vladan Vuletic, and Markus Greiner has been crucial in positioning QuEra at the forefront of this emerging area of quantum computing. Until now, Google Quantum AI had focused mainly on superconducting qubits, so this new investment expands its interest towards alternative technologies like neutral atoms.
## A push towards the future of quantum computing
According to Andy Ory, interim CEO of QuEra, Google Quantum AI’s investment not only reflects the strength of the company’s technology and world-class team but also the robustness of its partnerships with top-tier academic institutions. “This investment, along with an additional funding initiative that we will announce in the coming weeks, allows us to execute our vision and strategy, positioning us as leaders in neutral atom-based quantum computing solutions,” Ory commented.
The interest from Google in QuEra adds to its research portfolio in quantum computing, recognizing the potential of different technological approaches. QuEra’s neutral atom technology is considered one of the most promising for overcoming current challenges in quantum computing, such as quantum error correction, a key element in building robust and scalable quantum systems.
## Applications in key sectors
QuEra Computing is focused on developing quantum solutions for sectors with high demand for computing power, such as materials, chemistry, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, governments, and financial services. Additionally, QuEra’s quantum technology also has the potential to enable new capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
QuEra invites stakeholders to learn more about its quantum initiatives or to contact directly to explore collaboration opportunities.
## About QuEra Computing
Based in Boston, QuEra Computing is a leader in developing neutral-atom-based quantum computers, widely recognized as a quantum modality with great potential. Founded on innovative research from Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available through the cloud and for on-premises installations. The company’s mission is to develop useful, scalable, and fault-tolerant quantum computers, addressing intractable problems through classical methods and becoming the preferred partner in the quantum field.