PsiQuantum And Hartree Together For Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing In UK

Next-Generation Cryogenic Quantum Modules

Along with Daresbury Laboratory experts in large-scale cryogenic infrastructure, PsiQuantum is developing next-generation cryogenic quantum modules with the highest cryogenic cooling power ever deployed, a major step toward commercially relevant quantum computers. PsiQuantum’s first cryogenic quantum modules, with 10x the capacity, are operational.

PsiQuantum’s advanced R&D facility at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory is funded by £9M by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) and has access to Europe’s largest liquid-helium (approx. -270°C) cryogenic plant.

The Sci-Tech Daresbury science and innovation campus houses the Hartree Centre, a government research facility for high-performance computing, data analytics, and AI. The facility provides sophisticated high-performance computing technologies, expertise, and training to UK industry and academics to enhance economic growth.

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Collaboration Justified

This project leverages the Centre’s industry and applications knowledge and PsiQuantum’s FTQC algorithm development capabilities.

• Develop FTQC expertise at Hartree Centre.
• Find the government and industry’s most important problem statements.
• Create algorithms for two high-priority applications.

FTQC training at the Hartree Centre, topical workshops on essential computational difficulties for dual-use technology applications, and two industrially relevant use cases are part of the curriculum.

Let’s Hear From Experts

PsiQuantum co-founders Terry Rudolph, Chief Architect, and Mark Thompson, Chief Technologist, hosted the event, which featured remarks from the Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan, MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology; Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region; Mark Thomson, Executive Chair of the STFC; Paul Vernon, Executive Director, STFC; Professor Sir Peter Knight, Quantum Optics and Senior Research Investigator,

Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP said:

“PsiQuantum choosing to take the next crucial steps in the development of their technology here in the UK is a resounding vote of confidence in the UK’s quantum capabilities, bolstered by our National Quantum Strategy. We are determined to drive the adoption of quantum technologies throughout our economy, with £2.5 billion backing over the next 10 years, to unlock untold advances in healthcare, green technology, and beyond.”

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:

“Our area has been an architect to some of the greatest inventions and discoveries that have transformed the world – and it’s a legacy we’re proud to be continuing today. By uniting world-leading experts and industry leaders, we’re innovating further and faster than ever before and developing technology that has the potential to not only transform industry – but change the world we live in.

“I want to establish the Liverpool City Region as a hotbed of innovation and new technology, and I’m confident that facilities like this will ensure that we can continue to attract highly skilled, well-paid jobs and opportunities from around the world to our area. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for this partnership.”

Mark Thompson, Chief Technologist at PsiQuantum, said:

“PsiQuantum is grateful for the support of NSSIF and delighted to embark on this important partnership with the Hartree Centre. Together, our work over the next 12 months will help to meaningfully advance understanding of Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing applications across both government and industry in the UK. The Hartree Centre’s unique access to applications-specific expertise, coupled with PsiQuantum’s deep technical experience with Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing algorithm development, will make for a powerful collaboration and we’re keen to get to work.”

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Kate Royse, Director of STFC Hartree, said:

“Here at STFC’s Hartree Centre, we are extremely excited to be working in partnership with PsiQuantum, in its mission to build the technologies needed to realise the potential of quantum computing. Quantum computing is set to change the world we live in, to transform industry and change our lives for the better.

“By bringing together the experience and capabilities of both the Hartree Centre and PsiQuantum, we are developing a capability in quantum technologies that will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of this field. This is an exciting stepping-stone towards building a significant and resilient quantum computing ecosystem for the North West.”