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Nvidia Launches Research Center To Accelerate Quantum Computing

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nvidia launches research center to accelerate quantum computing

In a strategic move that could reshape the future of computing, Nvidia is establishing the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston, where the worlds of quantum hardware and AI supercomputing will converge... The initiative represents one of the most significant corporate investments in quantum computing to date, potentially accelerating the timeline to practical, real-world quantum applications. “Quantum computing will augment AI supercomputers to tackle some of the world’s most important problems, from drug discovery to materials development,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement. “Working with the wider quantum research community to advance CUDA-quantum hybrid computing, the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center is where breakthroughs will be made to create large-scale, useful, accelerated quantum supercomputers.” Notably, the announcement marks a significant shift in Nvidia’s quantum computing outlook. Just months ago, in January, Huang stated that useful quantum computers were likely 20 years away.

At Thursday’s announcement at GTC2025 – the company’s annual software developer conference, Huang appeared to revise that timeline, joking to an audience that included executives from quantum computing firms: “This is the first event... This rapid strategic pivot underscores how quickly technological landscapes can shift, forcing even industry leaders to accelerate their timelines and adapt their approaches to emerging technologies. Expert Insights for the AI Business Revolution NVIDIA announced on Monday the establishment of a Boston-based research center dedicated to advancing quantum computing through artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing technologies. The NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) will integrate quantum hardware with AI supercomputers, a concept known as accelerated quantum supercomputing, to address some of the most pressing challenges in the field. These include mitigating qubit noise and developing practical applications for quantum processors.

"Quantum computing will augment AI supercomputers to tackle some of the world's most important problems, from drug discovery to materials development," NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement. "The NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center is where breakthroughs will be made to create large-scale, useful, accelerated quantum supercomputers." The NVAQC will partner with leading quantum computing firms, including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra Computing. Researchers from institutions such as the Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) and the Engineering Quantum Systems Group (EQuS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will also collaborate at the center. 12:04 pm UTC March 22, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 | by: NVIDIA | Electrical engineering The newly launched NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston provides cutting-edge tools aimed at overcoming the most significant hurdles in quantum computing.

The newly launched NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston provides cutting-edge tools aimed at overcoming the most significant hurdles in quantum computing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Quantum computing is steadily advancing, and its integration with AI supercomputers will pave the way for quantum-accelerated systems capable of solving some of the world's most complex challenges. A key step towards achieving this future is incorporating quantum processing units (QPUs) into AI supercomputing systems to drive innovation in quantum error correction, hardware development, and control systems. Written by David Love for Quiver Quantitative-> Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang made a bold pivot on Thursday, announcing the company's foray into quantum computing through the launch of a dedicated research facility in Boston.

Dubbed the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC), this initiative will partner closely with prominent quantum scientists from Harvard University and MIT, as well as quantum technology startups including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra... The decision marks a significant reversal from Huang’s previous stance; he notably asserted in January that practical quantum computing applications were at least two decades away, comments he humorously retracted during Nvidia’s annual software... Executives highlighted existing quantum advantages, notably Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, who cited immediate market opportunities in quantum-enhanced computing clocks capable of superior synchronization compared to classical methods. Such advancements underscore a near-term path to revenue, offering tangible benefits beyond mere theoretical promise.Market Overview: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. This data feed is not available at this time.

Building on the success of NVIDIA DGX Quantum, a reference architecture for tightly integrating quantum and classical hardware jointly developed by NVIDIA and Quantum Machines, the companies will further accelerate quantum-classical innovation at the... TEL AVIV, Israel, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines (QM), a leading provider of advanced quantum control solutions, today announced its intention to work with NVIDIA at its newly established NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum... The Boston-based center aims to advance quantum computing research with accelerated computing, including integrating quantum processors with AI- supercomputing to overcome significant challenges in the quantum computing space. As quantum computing rapidly evolves, the integration of quantum processors with powerful AI supercomputers becomes increasingly essential. These accelerated quantum supercomputers are pivotal for advancing quantum error correction, device control, and algorithm development. Quantum Machines joins other quantum computing pioneers, including Quantinuum and QuEra, along with academic partners from Harvard and MIT, in working with NVIDIA at the NVAQC to develop pioneering research.

Quantum Machines will work with NVIDIA to integrate its NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips with QM's advanced quantum control technologies, including the OPX1000. This integration will facilitate rapid, high-bandwidth communication between quantum processors and classical supercomputers. QM and NVIDIA thereby lay the essential foundations for quantum error correction and robust quantum algorithm execution. By reducing latency and enhancing processing efficiency, QM and NVIDIA solutions will significantly accelerate practical applications of quantum computing. "The next wave of breakthroughs in quantum computing will be fueled by accelerated computing," said Tim Costa, senior director of CAE, Quantum, and CUDA-X at NVIDIA. "This means providing seamless, low-latency and high throughput integrations of quantum and classical hardware, which our work with Quantum Machines at the NVAQC will continue to develop."

Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox every day, and stay up-to-date for free 🧠📈 Get the latest updates delivered to your inbox every day, and stay up-to-date for free 🧠📈 Nvidia Teams Up With Harvard, MIT to Supercharge Quantum Computing With AI Nvidia GB200 NVL72 rack-scale system on display at CES 2025 (Credit: Emily Forlini) Nvidia is building a Boston-based research center where it will partner with researchers from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology... The so-called Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) will "integrate leading quantum hardware with AI supercomputers, enabling what is known as accelerated quantum supercomputing," Nvidia says. It opens later this year.

While it remains to be seen what comes out of this partnership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pointed to "drug discovery" and "materials development" as initial focuses. But that could take time. Huang said in January that quantum computers won't be "very useful" for another 20 years or so. Nvidia invites "commercial partners" to use the facility in addition to academics. All are searching for breakthroughs that will make large-scale, accelerated quantum supercomputers a reality. The center will run on Nvidia's latest GB200 NVL72 rack-scale systems.

With a lot of power in a small space, these systems could "accelerate the adoption of AI algorithms in quantum computing research" and start to solve some of quantum computing's most challenging problems. "The NVAQC is a very special addition to the unique Boston area quantum ecosystem," says Mikhail Lukin, co-director of Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI). "[It] has the potential to advance the research in areas ranging from quantum error correction to applications of quantum computing systems, accelerating quantum computing research and pulling useful quantum computing closer to reality." Nvidia... Nvidia building quantum computing research center in Boston

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