IBM has moved to Stage B of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). This initiative is led by DARPA. This step is important for the U.S. government’s goal of creating a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2033. The QBI program aims to rigorously assess and verify multiple quantum computing approaches to determine their technical feasibility and economic value. “IBM’s progression to Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative is a firm validation of IBM’s approach to delivering a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer,” said Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research.
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IBM’s selection highlights the company’s leadership in quantum R&D and its commitment to scaling quantum systems toward fault tolerance through a transparent and validated roadmap. In Stage B, IBM will present a comprehensive research and development plan outlining potential risks and mitigation strategies while collaborating with SEEQC to explore innovative methods for scaling quantum control systems. The next phase, Stage C, will involve independent verification and validation (IV&V) of participants’ quantum hardware, marking the program’s final step toward benchmarking viable quantum computing architectures.