NVIDIA and Equal1 Team Up for Quantum-Classical Computing Integration

NVIDIA has officially partnered with innovative Irish quantum computing company Equal1 to pioneer new advancements in quantum-classical computing integration. This promising collaboration aims to explore various quantum technology applications, develop innovative business models, and create compelling proof of concepts. The primary focus will be on seamlessly integrating quantum-classical infrastructure for cloud computing and data center deployments.

Equal1, renowned for its cutting-edge silicon-powered quantum computing solutions, will bring its groundbreaking UnityQ quantum system-on-chip (QSoC) to the table. The UnityQ chip uniquely combines quantum and classical computing elements on a single chip, paving the way for more efficient and scalable quantum systems. This breakthrough technology will be combined with NVIDIA’s leading CUDA-Q software platform, a frontrunner in hybrid quantum-classical computing solutions, to further bolster the performance of quantum computing applications.

This exciting partnership was unveiled during an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Silicon Valley, underscoring Ireland’s growing influence in the global quantum computing landscape. Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy lauded Equal1’s technological prowess and expressed optimism about the transformative impact this collaboration could have on advancing quantum computing capabilities.

For additional information, please refer to the official press release available on the University College Dublin website here.

September 27, 2024