QuEra Computing

What QuEra Computing does

QuEra Computing Inc., founded in 2018 by researchers from Harvard University and MIT (including Mikhail Lukin, Vladan Vuletić, and Markus Greiner), designs and operates neutral-atom quantum computers headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Its core technology uses individually trapped rubidium atoms held in optical tweezers and arranged into reconfigurable 2D arrays, with lasers driving Rydberg interactions to create entanglement. The company's commercial systems include the 256-qubit analog Hamiltonian-simulator Aquila (available on Amazon Braket since November 2022), the 260-qubit gate-based Gemini-Class system (launched December 2025, demonstrating fault-tolerant magic-state distillation), and the announced Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer targeted at 256+ error-corrected logical qubits on Amazon Braket by 2028. Supporting software includes the open-source Bloqade SDK (Python/Julia) and the GPU-accelerated Tsim simulator; underlying innovations comprise the Field Programmable Quantum Array (FPQA) architecture, Algorithmic Fault Tolerance, and the STAR architecture developed with Los Alamos National Laboratory, alongside verified world-record 96 logical qubits published in Nature in January 2026.

QuEra serves HPC centers and national laboratories (e.g., NERSC, Pawsey, AIST Japan), enterprise R&D organizations in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and manufacturing (Merck KGaA, Amgen, AstraZeneca, BASF), government programs (DARPA, NEDO, AIST, NERSC), and academic researchers. Its go-to-market combines self-service cloud access via Amazon Braket, on-premise leasing for organizations requiring direct control (including a Gemini deployment at Japan's AIST integrated with NVIDIA's ABCI-Q), a premium cloud-access subscription tier with scientist support, and algorithm co-design and consulting engagements. The company is venture-backed (approximately $247M total funding, with a $230M+ Series B in February 2025 led by Google Quantum AI and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 with NVIDIA NVentures), operates offices in Boston, Harwell (UK), and Tokyo, and participates in collaborations with Harvard, MIT, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NVAQC, HPE, Dell, and a Quantum Alliance of software and channel partners.

Name

QuEra Computing

Legal name

QuEra Computing Inc.

Website

https://quera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers using trapped rubidium atoms and optical tweezers, offering 256-260 qubit systems plus roadmap fault-tolerant machines to HPC centers, national labs, and enterprise R&D customers via AWS Braket, on-premise leases, and algorithm co-design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Neutral-Atom (Rydberg) QPU Systems (HDAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

QCaaS Platforms & Developer Portals (HDAGAIAB), Quantum Open-Source Ecosystems, Package Managers & Interoperability Standards (HDAGACAO), Quantum Job Scheduling, Queuing & Resource Management (HDAGAIAE), Quantum Cloud Infrastructure & QPU Hosting (HDAGAIAA), Managed Quantum Services & Enterprise Support (HDAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Neutral atom quantum computers
• Quantum error correction
• Quantum computing hardware
• Quantum simulation platforms
• Quantum software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cloud Quantum Computing Access: Access to Aquila 256-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer via Amazon Braket on a pay-per-use or account-based model managed by AWS. Also accessible through partner platforms including qBraid.
2. On-Premise/Lease Quantum Computers: Organizations requiring direct access to quantum computers with full control over usage and priority can lease machines for on-premise delivery. QuEra works closely with customers to ensure alignment and integration with existing HPC resources.
3. Premium Cloud Access: Secure connection to QuEra machines with direct support from QuEra's scientists and engineers, including industry best practices, personalized support, and tailored training programs.
4. Enterprise and Government Research Collaborations: Structured engagements around joint research, pilots, and application co-development including DARPA programs, national quantum initiatives, and enterprise co-design partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QuEra designs, manufactures, and operates neutral-atom quantum computers (Aquila 256-qubit analog and Gemini-Class 260-qubit gate-model systems) and sells access to them via the Amazon Braket cloud, on-premise leasing, and premium enterprise engagements. The company also distributes open-source software tools (Bloqade SDK, Tsim simulator) and offers algorithm co-design services tailored to neutral-atom architectures for enterprise R&D, government, and HPC customers.

Product overview

QuEra Computing offers a comprehensive neutral-atom quantum computing platform with both current products and planned systems. The core portfolio includes Aquila, a 256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer available via Amazon Braket and partner platforms; Gemini-Class, a 260-qubit gate-model system featuring Dynamic Qubit Array architecture and fault-tolerant capabilities; and Bloqade, an open-source SDK and emulator suite for neutral-atom Hamiltonian programming. The platform operates in multiple modes—analog Hamiltonian simulation (Aquila) and digital gate-based/error-corrected modes (Gemini)—with upcoming Libra targeting over 256 error-corrected logical qubits in 2028. Access is provided through Amazon Braket cloud, premium dedicated services, and on-premise leasing models, complemented by algorithm co-design services for collaborative development. The systems use individually trapped neutral atoms held in optical tweezers, controlled via lasers to drive Rydberg interactions for entanglement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquila: 256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer available via Amazon Braket
• Gemini
• Bloqade
• Libra

Products and services

• Aquila 256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer operating in analog Hamiltonian-simulation mode. Field-programmable processor built on a reconfigurable 256-qubit neutral-atom array with Rydberg interactions; the world's first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer via Amazon Braket. Targeted at scientific computing groups, quantum researchers, and organizations exploring near-term quantum advantage.
• Gemini-Class Quantum Computer 260-qubit gate-model neutral-atom quantum computer featuring Dynamic Qubit Array architecture with all-to-all connectivity and high-fidelity gate operations exceeding 99% on single-qubit and 99.2% on two-qubit gates. First neutral-atom system to achieve fault-tolerant magic-state distillation in collaboration with Harvard and MIT, demonstrating quadratic suppression of logical errors.
• Bloqade SDK and Emulators Open-source software package providing a programming and simulation environment for neutral-atom Hamiltonians. Supports Julia and Python tools for expressing, emulating, and running workloads aligned with QuEra's hardware. Enables prototyping, noise modeling, simulation, and decoding workflows for quantum simulation, optimization, and algorithm development.
• Tsim Quantum Circuit Simulator Open-source GPU-accelerated quantum circuit simulator designed for quantum error correction research. Enables simulation of non-Clifford gate operations (T-gates) at scale with 80+ physical qubits, producing millions of samples in parallel. Compatible with the STIM library and integrated into the Bloqade workflow.
• Premium Cloud Access Priority access to QuEra's quantum computers with secure connection and direct support from QuEra's team of scientists and engineers. Includes collaborative problem-solving, industry best practices, personalized support, and tailored training programs to enhance neutral-atom quantum computing skills. Subscription-style recurring engagement targeting enterprise customers.
• On-Premise Quantum Computers Organization leasing of QuEra's 256-qubit quantum computers for on-premise deployment with full control over usage and access priority. QuEra's team provides integration support with existing HPC resources, creating a unified computing environment, plus ongoing workforce and application development assistance.
• Algorithm Co-Design Collaborative quantum solution development through research programs, government contracts, and enterprise engagements. Co-designs algorithms and applications suited to neutral-atom architectures, spanning quantum simulation, optimization, and early error-corrected computing experiments, helping map real-world problems onto quantum workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96 logical qubits demonstrated (January 2026) - world record for verified logical qubits
• +5 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Core technology

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Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded multi-year strategic collaboration to bring Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer to Amazon Braket by 2028. Relationship began in 2022 when QuEra's Aquila became first neutral-atom quantum computer on Braket. Libra targeting megaquop-scale performance with 256+ error-corrected logical qubits.
• AWScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAWS Braket serves as primary cloud access channel for QuEra's quantum computers globally. AWS manages pricing, quotas, and billing for cloud quantum computing services.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPE expanded collaborations with eight quantum companies including QuEra to integrate HPC and quantum computing systems for scalable hybrid classical-quantum applications. QuEra is one of multiple modalities supported on HPE Cray supercomputing platform.
• NERSC (National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership gives NERSC access to QuEra's neutral-atom technology, advancing the center's efforts to help develop and evaluate quantum computers. NERSC serves ~9,000 users in scientific research. Quantum computing access initiative through NERSC provides researchers access to QuEra and IBM quantum processors.
• Harvard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding research institution for QuEra. Continuous collaboration on neutral-atom quantum research including error correction breakthroughs, logical qubits, and magic state distillation. Harvard Quantum Initiative entrepreneurial environment has spawned multiple startups including QuEra, LightsynQ, and CavilinQ.
• MITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding research institution for QuEra alongside Harvard. Key research collaborations include 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity demonstrations and ongoing neutral-atom quantum research.
• PhasecraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$4.5M ARPA-E contract collaboration for catalyst discovery targeting reduction of scarce platinum group metals in hydrogen production. Combines Phasecraft's quantum algorithms with QuEra's hardware capabilities.
• Los Alamos National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to publish STAR (Space-Time Efficient Analog Rotation) architecture in PRX Quantum, delivering up to 250x faster execution and roughly half the physical qubits for quantum simulation. Integration of high-rate qLDPC codes reducing qubit requirements by 10x.
• DARPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for Stage B of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) following successful Stage A completion. QuEra will receive up to $15M over 12 months to validate its neutral-atom platform toward utility-scale operation by 2033. Also received DARPA IMPAQT contracts for quantum algorithm advancement.
• Roadrunner Venture StudiosmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner$4M partnership to establish quantum testbed facility at Roadrunner Quantum Lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Part of New Mexico's $300M effort to build quantum economy. Includes Photonics and Optics Testing Center and Classical Compute User-Access Facility.
• Japan's NEDOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for funding under Japan's NEDO 'Post-5G Information and Communication Systems Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project' spanning FY2025-2027. Aims to advance industrialization of neutral-atom quantum computers by 2030.
• DeloittecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlliance to accelerate enterprise adoption of neutral-atom quantum computing. Deloitte Tohmatsu collaboration in Japan for regional quantum innovation. Demonstrated QRC applications including 99% accuracy in manufacturing defect detection and 93% in pneumonia detection.
• BCGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBCG X and QuEra partnership to accelerate quantum value for enterprises and government innovators through joint go-to-market and application co-development.
• NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuEra joined NVAQC as founding member, collaborating with NVIDIA and other quantum companies on accelerated quantum research and integration of quantum systems with AI/HPC infrastructure.
• Wellcome LeapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuEra contributed to multiple projects in Wellcome Leap's Quantum for Bio (Q4Bio) Challenge focused on healthcare and biology applications. Three projects moved to Phase Two, two to Phase Three of the $2M+ prize competition.
• Pawsey Supercomputing CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to drive innovation in quantum computing and supercomputing in Australia. Presentation by QuEra's Quantum Solutions Lead at Pawsey on quantum computing state and applications.
• AIST (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-premise installation of second-generation gate-based quantum computer at Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Integrated with NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q supercomputer. MoU signed to strengthen collaboration toward commercial use of quantum computers.
• ICSC (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide Italian researchers with cloud access to QuEra's 256-qubit Aquila neutral-atom quantum computer. Includes open calls for proposals, structured onboarding tutorials, and mentorship from QuEra scientists.
• UK NQCC (National Quantum Computing Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build world's most advanced quantum computing testbed in the UK, providing access to neutral-atom quantum capabilities for UK researchers and industry.
• SDT Inc. (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korea's only full-stack quantum technology company joined QuEra Quantum Alliance to expand access to neutral-atom quantum capabilities in Korea and strengthen international partnerships.
• QuEra Quantum Alliance PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partnership program launched August 2024 including BIP, BlueQubit, Classiq, E4, Kipu Quantum, Horizon Quantum, Algorithmiq, and SDT. Aims to accelerate adoption of neutral-atom quantum computing through partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Pasqal: Pasqal is the most direct competitor to QuEra, building neutral-atom quantum computers using Rydberg-interacting atoms held in optical tweezers. Both companies target analog simulation, gate-based operation, and HPC integration for enterprise and government customers, and compete head-to-head for the same European and global neutral-atom contracts.
• Atom Computing: Atom Computing is a US-based neutral-atom quantum hardware company developing gate-based processors with similar Rydberg-atom architectures. It competes directly with QuEra for US government funding (DOE/DARPA), national lab deployments, and the same set of pharma and enterprise early adopters.
• IonQ: IonQ builds trapped-ion quantum computers and serves the same HPC, enterprise, and government buyers via cloud marketplaces (AWS Braket, Azure, Google Cloud). Both companies target fault-tolerant roadmaps, hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and similar pharmaceutical and chemistry use cases, making IonQ QuEra's closest public-market comparable.
• Quantinuum: Quantinuum (Honeywell/Cambridge Quantum) operates a trapped-ion quantum computing platform with H-series hardware and a full software stack. It competes with QuEra for the same enterprise and government workloads in chemistry, materials, and optimization, and pursues a parallel fault-tolerant roadmap (Apollo) on a similar 2028-2030 horizon.
• Rigetti Computing: Rigetti builds superconducting gate-based quantum computers and offers cloud access via AWS Braket and Azure, overlapping QuEra's distribution channels and customer base. It targets similar HPC and government buyers with a smaller qubit count and a more capital-constrained roadmap.
• PsiQuantum: PsiQuantum pursues a photonic quantum computing approach targeting fault-tolerant, utility-scale machines with massive capital raised (over $1B). It competes with QuEra for the same long-horizon enterprise and government customers and for scarce photonic/optics talent adjacent to neutral-atom optical-tweezer engineering.
• Xanadu: Xanadu builds photonic quantum hardware (Borealis) and the PennyLane software framework, competing with QuEra for cloud-access enterprise and research workloads. Both target the same hybrid quantum-classical HPC integration narrative and similar pharma, finance, and government buyers.

Broad incumbents

• IBM Quantum: IBM Quantum is the largest installed-base competitor with superconducting transmon processors and the Qiskit software ecosystem. It competes with QuEra across cloud access, national program funding, and enterprise pilots, while offering a broader full-stack portfolio that includes simulators, education, and a much larger research community.
• Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI operates superconducting Sycamore/Willow processors and is also QuEra's lead Series B investor and ecosystem partner. As both a competitor (superconducting modality) and an investor, Google is the most strategically entangled peer, with overlapping fault-tolerant ambitions and joint interest in quantum-AI integration with NVIDIA infrastructure.
• D-Wave Quantum: D-Wave offers a quantum annealing platform with a large installed base of optimization customers and a recently launched gate-model initiative. While its annealing paradigm differs from QuEra's gate/analog approach, it competes for enterprise quantum budgets and government program funding in the same optimization and HPC-adjacent use cases.

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

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Investments

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