Quantum Machines Launches Cutting-Edge Quantum Computing Center in Israel

Quantum Machines Launches the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC)

Quantum Machines, a leading provider of processor-based quantum controllers, has officially opened the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC) at Tel Aviv University. This state-of-the-art research facility will support the quantum computing industry and academic community both in Israel and globally, thanks to significant funding and support from the Israel Innovation Authority.

In the competitive landscape of practical quantum computing, access to advanced facilities is essential. “All of the world’s most advanced quantum computing research facilities are closed or offer very limited access,” stated Itamar Sivan, CEO of Quantum Machines. “Our open architecture approach enables continuous upgrades and scalability, making the IQCC an accelerator for both the Israeli ecosystem and international research."

The IQCC stands out as the world's first quantum and high-performance computing (HPC) center featuring multiple co-located quantum computers with different qubit types. Each system utilizes Quantum Machines’ OPX control system and is seamlessly integrated with on-premise supercomputing resources and cloud accessibility. Furthermore, the center boasts the most advanced testbed for developing new quantum computing technologies.

A significant feature of the IQCC is the inaugural deployment of DGX Quantum—a unified quantum-classical computing system co-developed by Quantum Machines and Nvidia. This system integrates with a supercomputing cluster powered by Nvidia GPUs, and ARM and AMD CPUs, and connects to AWS cloud platforms for enhanced remote access and additional computational resources.

The IQCC also implements Quantum Machines' OPX1000 controller, enabling efficient scaling to over 1,000 qubits. “Before the IQCC, developers had to invest millions to create their own testing setups,” explained Yonatan Cohen, CTO of Quantum Machines. “Now, researchers can directly plug their chips into our cutting-edge testbed, significantly accelerating their development while reducing costs.”

The IQCC prioritizes access for Israeli academia and industry but is also open to researchers and developers of quantum computers from around the globe. By fostering an open, innovative platform for research and development, Quantum Machines seeks to propel practical quantum computing while encouraging collaboration with industry leaders to advance the field.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the IQCC is scheduled for June 24, 2024, coinciding with Tel Aviv University’s AI and Cyber Week. The center currently features a 25-qubit superconducting quantum processor manufactured by Quantware and an 8-qumodes photonic quantum computer developed by ORCA, with plans to expand its offerings in the coming months.

Researchers will also benefit from advanced quantum software developed by Classiq, alongside the QBridge software solution, co-developed by Quantum Machines and ParTec, facilitating hybrid quantum-classical workflows.

The IQCC is poised to establish Israel's quantum computing independence and solidify its status as a leader in the global quantum revolution.