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- QuEra Computing, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) will collaborate to build a quantum industry ecosystem in Sejong City, South Korea.
- Cooperation between the three institutions was facilitated by the Korea-U.S. Joint Statement on Quantum Information Science and Technology Cooperation.
- Sejong City, which is flourishing as a center of cutting-edge research and development, hopes to cultivate human resources who will be at the core of quantum computing and technology development.
Press Release — QuEra Computing, a leader in neutral atom quantum computing, Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) today announced an agreement to build a quantum industry ecosystem in Sejong, South Korea. The tripartite partnership was announced today during the 24th World Knowledge Forum Sejong Session.
Sejong City is flourishing as a center of cutting-edge research and development. The city's strategic location, near renowned academic institutions such as KAIST, contributes to its reputation as a center of intellectual exploration and innovation. Based in Boston and building on pioneering work at nearby Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, QuEra has developed the world's first publicly accessible quantum computer based on neutral atoms. We currently offer users up to 256 qubits on Aquila class machines and are actively working to scale up to even higher numbers. KAIST is Korea's first top science and technology university and a gateway to advanced science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and its graduates are the driving forces behind Korea's innovation.
The collaboration between the three institutions was facilitated by the Korea-U.S. Joint Statement on Quantum Information Science and Technology Cooperation, which was announced during President Yoon Seok-Yeol's visit to Boston in April. Quantum Korea 2023, to be held subsequently in June, reflects the current policy direction in line with the country's efforts to foster quantum industry. South Korea's vision is to emerge as a leading nation in the quantum economy, and as part of that vision, Sejong City plans to become a quantum computing and technology development core to synergize future national quantum projects. It is about developing human resources.
Key aspects of the agreement highlight the following areas of cooperation between QuEra, Sejong, and KAIST:
- Building infrastructure and research and development for the quantum computing industry.
- Develop educational programs to train local quantum experts.
- We cooperate in international academic exchange.
- Conduct joint efforts to secure government public procurement projects.
- We work together to raise awareness about the importance of quantum computing in academic and industrial environments.
Sejong Mayor Choi Min-ho said, “Quantum science and technology, which can be applied to computers, communications, sensors, etc., is seen as a change agent that can rapidly transform future industries.'' “However, it is still an emerging technology without a clear leader. With this working agreement with KAIST and QuEra, we will develop a strategic plan for the quantum industry, consider additional projects, and help Sejong City become a leader in quantum science and technology.” We will continue to work hard to ensure that we can make great strides as a base.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Sejong City, a leader in technology innovation and education, and KAIST. This partnership is more than just a business agreement,” said Alex Keesling, CEO of QuEra Computing. “By combining QuEra’s cutting-edge neutral atom quantum computing capabilities with Sejong City’s visionary infrastructure and KAIST’s academic excellence, we are poised to help shape the quantum future.” We are contributing to computing in Korea and abroad. Together, we will unlock new possibilities in quantum science, from research and development to education and public awareness. This is an exciting moment for everyone involved, and we look forward to a future where quantum computing is not just an experimental endeavor, but a transformative force across industries. ”
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