FAQ: D-Wave Quantum Inc.'s €10M Quantum Computing Initiative in Italy
Summary
D-Wave Quantum Inc. is expanding its European presence through a €10M quantum computing initiative in Italy, including seminars and the placement of an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer to advance quantum computing awareness and adoption among universities and researchers.
What is the main announcement from D-Wave Quantum Inc.?
D-Wave is expanding its European presence with a €10M quantum computing initiative in Italy, including hosting seminars and securing a contract for a D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum computer to support Italy’s scientific community, academia, and industry.
What is the Q-Alliance and what is its purpose?
The Q-Alliance is a partnership created to support the Italian government’s strategic framework for digital and quantum technologies, with D-Wave as a founding member committed to establishing Italy as a global hub of quantum innovation.
What specific quantum computing system is being deployed in Italy?
A D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum computer is being deployed, with the agreement including acquisition of 50% capacity of the system for five years and an option to purchase the full system.
Where and when are the quantum computing seminars taking place?
The seminars are being held in Italy starting this week, with initial workshops at the Università dell’Insubria and the Università della Svizzera Italiana.
Who is leading this initiative from D-Wave’s side?
Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, is leading the initiative and has expressed commitment to fast-tracking efforts to establish Italy as a global hub of quantum innovation.
How will this initiative benefit Italy’s research community?
The initiative provides access to D-Wave’s commercial-grade quantum technologies, hands-on workshops, training programs, scholarships, internships, and expert support to accelerate education and awareness of quantum computing among researchers and academics.
What makes D-Wave unique in the quantum computing industry?
D-Wave is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, with over 200 million problems submitted to their quantum systems to date.
Where was the Q-Alliance initiative first announced?
The Q-Alliance was revealed at the Digital Innovation Forum in Como, Italy, which took place last week.
How can I get more information about D-Wave’s quantum computing initiatives?
For more information, visit www.dwavequantum.com or view the full press release at https://ibn.fm/BaJ3A.
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