The center is the first in the world to combine multiple quantum computing platforms with supercomputers, using DGX Quantum developed in partnership between Quantum Machines and Nvidia
The company QM - Quantum Machines, which develops control and control systems for quantum computers, which won the approval of the Innovation Authority to establish an infrastructure to provide R&D services in quantum computing, announced today the opening of the Israel Center for Quantum Computing (IQCC). The center is a world-class research facility that will include three computers Quantum will serve the quantum computing community as well as academic research institutes and R&D centers of advanced industries in Israel and around the world. The center, located at Tel Aviv University, was built with a total investment of NIS 100 million funded by the Innovation Authority and will be officially inaugurated on Monday, June 24 as part of the AI and Cyber Week at Tel Aviv University. "A.
The IQCC is an advanced quantum computing center that uniquely combines the power of quantum computing and HPC (supercomputer) resources. It is the first in the world to contain several quantum computer platforms and different types of qubit in a common location. All the center's computers make use of Quantum Machines' advanced OPX control system and are integrated integratively with local supercomputing resources. The center will provide access to the cloud in order to allow users remote access to the computing environment. In addition, the center will offer an advanced testbed equipped of its kind in the world, which will assist in the development of new quantum computing technologies.
The highlight of IQCC is the first deployment of DGX Quantum, a unified system for classical quantum computing jointly developed by Quantum Machines and NVIDIA. The system is tightly integrated with a supercomputing cluster consisting of NVIDIA GPU processors, and ARM and AMD processors, all connected to AWS cloud platforms allowing remote access and leveraging additional cloud computing resources. The center also uses QM's new OPX1000 system, which is capable of supporting 1000 qubits and above, and is currently considered the most advanced of its kind.
The IQCC offers superior and discounted access to Israeli academia and industry, while also being open to researchers and developers of quantum computers from around the world. By providing an open and advanced platform for research and development, QM aims to accelerate the progress of applied quantum computing and foster collaborative projects with industry leaders that will drive the field forward. The center is expected to become a source of attraction for companies and researchers around the world, guarantee Israel's quantum independence and strengthen its position as a leader in the quantum computing revolution.
Dr. Itamar Sion, co-founder and CEO of QM: "In the global race to develop practical quantum computing, access to advanced infrastructure is essential. Most of the advanced quantum computing research facilities in the world are closed or offer very limited access to those outside their organization. It is impossible to enter the field and compete Good luck if you have to fly halfway around the world just to get limited access. When we thought about what would move quantum computing forward, we realized that the means was to build the most advanced facility in terms of functionality, modularity and integration with HPC and with the cloud. Our open architecture approach will ensure that the facility can be upgraded and expanded Continuous to stay at the forefront of technology, which will make it an accelerator of the entire ecosystem in Israel and the world."
"Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field in the world and in Israel," said Dr. Aviv Zaevi Balaciano, VP of Technological Infrastructure at the Innovation Authority. Zaevi points out that the need to build an R&D lab in quantum computing is a response to this growth. "The lab will enable collaboration between academia and industry and will provide unique R&D services in a subsidized manner. The lab will allow companies to focus on developing their products, without spending valuable time on training unique CA or purchasing dedicated equipment. This is another step to the future, a competition against the fathers in the world, we are making history. This is going to be the first laboratory in the world that allows startups to try their technology and develop it in a national quantum laboratory.'
The global quantum computing market estimate for 2022 was $13.67 billion and is expected to reach a value of $143.44 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 26.5% in 2032. Apart from China, Israel is the country that invests on average the largest percentage of the gross domestic product - GDP ( 0.082%) in quantum computing issues. In addition to this investment, one must take into account the significant contribution of human capital and the developed academic infrastructure in Israel, which is suitable for this type of activity. This is an important step for the advancement of science and technology in Israel and the world.
Dr. Yonatan Cohen, co-founder and CTO at QM: "Until now, a developer of a quantum processor chip had to build his own set of tests, at a cost of millions. We built the most advanced facility imaginable to attract companies and researchers from around the world. When we approached the project, many technologies that were necessary to make it possible did not yet exist, so we spent two years building them in collaboration with the world's leading technology companies. Now researchers can connect their chip to our testbed, benefit from the most advanced facility in the world, speed up their development process and reduce costs significantly."
Quantum Machines was founded in early 2018 by Dr. Itamar Sivan, CEO, Dr. Jonathan Cohen, CTO, and Dr. Nissim Ofek, VP of Research, all three of whom have PhDs in physics with specializations in quantum computing and quantum electronics. The company has raised $110 million from Battery Ventures Partners, Red Dot Capital, Qualcomm, TLV Partners, Maor Investments, Claridge, Avigdor Wilenz and other investors and employs 160 employees, half of whom are in Israel and the rest in Leopard, Germany, Japan, the US and other countries.
In accordance with the response to the call of the Innovation Authority, the center includes a superconducting quantum computer with a 25 qubit quantum processor made by Quantware, and a photonic quantum computer with 8 qumodes by ORCA. More quantum processors and quantum computers will be added in the coming months.
Users will also be able to leverage advanced quantum software developed by Classiq. The QBridge software solution, jointly developed by Quantum Machines and ParTec, will enable hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
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