D-Wave Quantum Secures $1.5 Million NSF Grant for Fault-Tolerant Computing Research

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only company offering both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, announced it will receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program. The funding will support D-Wave’s role in the ERASE (Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage) project, which aims to develop foundational technologies for fault-tolerant quantum computing and strengthen U.S. leadership in quantum innovation.

Led by Yale University, the ERASE project brings together researchers from leading academic institutions and industry organizations to advance dual-rail gate-model quantum computing hardware, software, error correction, and applications. D-Wave, through its New-Haven, Connecticut-based subsidiary Quantum Circuits, LLC, will provide ERASE researchers access to its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources. The award moves ERASE into the second phase of the NQVL program, underscoring the NSF’s continued support for the project’s approach to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

“NSF’s continued support for the ERASE project highlights the national importance of accelerating progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “We believe that D-Wave’s dual-rail technology can play a meaningful role in that effort, while building the technical foundation and skilled workforce needed to sustain U.S. leadership in quantum computing.”

The grant is part of a broader effort by the NSF to invest in quantum research and development, recognizing the strategic importance of quantum technologies for national security and economic competitiveness. The ERASE project focuses on dual-rail qubits, which are less prone to errors than traditional qubits, and dynamic circuits that can adapt to quantum computations in real time. These technologies are considered critical for building fault-tolerant quantum computers that can solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers.

D-Wave’s involvement in the project leverages its expertise in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing. The company’s Leap quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability, will be used to provide researchers with remote access to quantum systems. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors currently use D-Wave’s systems to address complex computational challenges.

The announcement comes at a time when the United States is racing to maintain its lead in quantum computing against competitors like China and the European Union. Federal investments through programs like the NQVL are intended to accelerate the development of practical quantum applications and ensure a skilled workforce. The ERASE project is expected to contribute to the training of graduate students and researchers in quantum information science, further strengthening the talent pipeline.

For more information about D-Wave and the ERASE project, visit the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS and the full press release at https://ibn.fm/5um9O.

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