Quantum Machines, a company specializing in processor-based quantum controllers, has announced the launch of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC). This new research facility aims to serve both the quantum computing industry and the academic community in Israel and globally. The center, built with funding from the Israel Innovation Authority, is located at Tel Aviv University.
In the quest to develop practical quantum computing, having access to advanced facilities is essential. Israel’s new quantum computing center is set to make a significant impact. The IQCC is designed to be a cutting-edge quantum and high-performance computing (HPC) center. Notably, it hosts multiple quantum computers of different qubit types, all interconnected through Quantum Machines’ powerful OPX control system, and integrated with on-premise supercomputing resources and cloud accessibility. This makes it the first facility of its kind globally.
A key feature of the IQCC is the DGX Quantum system, co-developed with Nvidia, which integrates quantum and classical computing capabilities. The system is linked with a supercomputing cluster consisting of Nvidia GPUs, ARM, and AMD CPUs, all connected to AWS cloud platforms for remote access and additional computing resources. The center also utilizes the new OPX1000 controller by Quantum Machines, designed to scale to over 1,000 qubits.
Before the establishment of the IQCC, developing a quantum processor chip required expensive, custom-built testing setups. Now, researchers can use the center’s advanced testbed, significantly accelerating their development process and reducing costs. The IQCC offers priority and discounted access to Israeli academia and industry, while also welcoming researchers and developers from around the world.
Quantum Machines aims to accelerate progress in practical quantum computing and foster collaborative projects that drive the field forward. The IQCC is expected to become a hub for companies and researchers worldwide, enhancing Israel’s leadership in the quantum computing revolution. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the center is scheduled for June 24, 2024, during Tel Aviv University’s AI and Cyber Week.
The center features a superconducting quantum computer with a 25-qubit processor by Quantware and an 8-qumode photonic quantum computer by ORCA, with more processors and quantum computers to be added over time. Users will also have access to advanced quantum software from Classiq and the QBridge software solution for hybrid quantum-classical workflows, developed in collaboration with ParTec.