Startups Q-CTRL and Bleximo team up for application-specific quantum computing

Startups Q-CTRL and Bleximo team up for application-specific quantum computing

Australian quantum computing startup Q-CTRL is putting its software to use, partnering with U.S.-based Bleximo to power that company’s superconducting quantum accelerators.

Q-CTRL is trying to tackle the problem of reliability in quantum computing. Bleximo sells quantum accelerators that use superconducting qubits, as well as tailored quantum processors and control hardware. 

The quest for reliable quantum computing faces a fundamental challenge: the extraordinary fragility of quantum systems. Current quantum computers require extreme conditions, operating in isolated environments at temperatures approaching absolute zero, yet still struggle with rapid error accumulation during calculations.

Two companies are taking different approaches to address these challenges. Q-CTRL focuses on the software side, developing tools to enhance qubit stability. Their products, Black Opal and Boulder Opal, provide quantum engineers with sophisticated visualization dashboards that reveal processing errors in detail. These interfaces not only identify the root causes of quantum computing failures but also enable engineers to fine-tune their systems’ circuitry to minimize errors.

Bleximo, in contrast, approaches the problem from a hardware perspective. Their specialty lies in developing “quantum accelerators” that utilize superconducting qubits. Rather than creating general-purpose quantum computers, Bleximo designs application-specific quantum processing systems. This targeted approach, according to the company, yields superior performance compared to more generalized quantum computing solutions.

Together, these companies represent two complementary strategies in the push to make quantum computing practical: Q-CTRL’s focus on stabilizing and controlling quantum systems through advanced software tools, and Bleximo’s dedication to creating specialized quantum hardware optimized for specific applications. Their work illustrates the multi-faceted approach needed to overcome the inherent challenges of quantum computing technology.

Q-CTRL recently completed a $15 million Series A round led by Australia’s largest venture capital fund, Square Peg Capital, and Silicon Valley’s Sierra Ventures. (SiliconAngle)

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