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Innovation in quantum computing might be about to go to the next level. And D-Wave Quantum is behind it.

‍What’s happening:‍

  • D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS) has launched a new initiative known as the Leap Quantum LaunchPad which is aiming to rapidly accelerate the deployment of quantum computing applications and technologies

The big idea:‍

  • D-Wave Quantum’s Leap Quantum LaunchPad is aiming to provide a free trial for individuals to be able to access their hardware, cloud platform and developer tools
  • Participants in the Leap Quantum LaunchPad will also be able to access D-Wave Quantum’s technical experts for specific challenges around building new quantum computing applications

Why it matters:‍

  • D-Wave Quantum is one of the most advanced publicly traded quantum computing companies in North America and has multiple notable commercial partners including NASA and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)

By the numbers:‍

  • Participants will gain access to D-Wave’s quantum computers which feature 5,000+ qubits
  • D-Wave will also make their real time quantum cloud platform available, which has 99.9% uptime and security
  • D-Wave will enable individuals to use their quantum systems, which have processed more than 200M problems from their commercial partners

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