Quantinuum and UWA Partner on Quantum Computing Access

Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia signed a memorandum of understanding to expand quantum computing access, training and application research, the organizations announced in a press release. Researchers, students and entrepreneurs affiliated with UWA will receive cloud access to Quantinuum's full stack platform, including its Helios quantum computer.

The collaboration will examine applications that combine quantum computing, artificial intelligence and high performance computing. Initial areas include critical minerals, energy, agriculture and healthcare.

The organizations will also explore creating a quantum computing applications center across the university. Quantinuum experts will work with UWA researchers and industry participants to evaluate potential uses, establish technical benchmarks and assess combined computing workflows.