The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi ATRC, has entered into a strategic agreement with Quantinuum to accelerate the development and benchmarking of next-generation quantum computing algorithms and commercial applications in the UAE.
The agreement grants TII’s researchers access to Quantinuum’s quantum computing systems, recognized for having high operational fidelity. This includes access to Helios, the company’s upcoming next-generation system, which is expected to demonstrate improvements in gate fidelity and qubit connectivity.
This expands TII’s diverse ecosystem of partner platforms, which includes in-house developed superconducting quantum chips, IonQ’s trapped-ion processors, and access via AWS Braket to devices from QUERA, Rigetti, and IQM, among others.
This strategic agreement enables TII to combine state-of-the-art quantum computing systems and research efforts to develop better quantum algorithms, marking an important step in strengthening the UAE’s growing position as a global leader in science and technology.
Focused on advancing quantum computing applications across diverse domains of regional and global significance, the partnership’s key research areas include:
Chemistry and Materials Science: Estimating quantum system properties, such as ground-state energy, for advancements in chemistry and materials, and simulating complex many-body quantum systems, such as superconductors.
Classical-to-Quantum Data Integration: Identifying efficient methods to encode classical data into quantum states, such as for image processing and data throughput.
Complex Optimization Problems: Combining Quantinuum’s industry-leading fidelity with TII’s advanced algorithmic techniques for solving large combinatorial optimization problems using very few qubits.
This collaboration is also pivotal in training the next generation of quantum algorithm developers, equipping the UAE and the broader region to harness emerging quantum technologies effectively.
Dr. Leandro Aolita Chief Researcher, Quantum Research Center TII
“The agreement with Quantinuum represents a significant step forward in our mission to advance quantum research. With access to cutting-edge quantum hardware like Helios, we remain at the forefront of quantum research and innovation, further solidifying the UAE’s status as a leading technology and innovation hub.”
“Quantinuum’s partnership with TII marks a powerful alignment of vision and capability. We remain deeply committed to fostering strong partnerships across the region, uniting quantum computing trailblazers with our best-in-class systems to anchor global ecosystems, accelerate research and development, and unlock transformative value for users,” Dr. Avinash Palaniswamy, Chief Commercial Officer at Quantinuum.
