A core part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s Israel National Quantum Initiative, the center is the first to tightly integrate multiple types of quantum computers with supercomputers, using the NVIDIA-QM DGX Quantum to achieve ultra-fast communication between the systems
Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17, 2024 — Quantum Machines (QM), the leading provider of processor-based quantum controllers, today announced the opening of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC), a world-class research facility that will serve the quantum computing industry and academic community in Israel and around the world. The center was built with the financial backing and support of the Israel Innovation Authority and is located at Tel Aviv University.
In the global race to develop practical quantum computing, access to cutting-edge facilities is crucial. “All of the world’s most advanced quantum computing research facilities are closed or offer very limited access to those outside of their organization. You can’t compete if you need to fly halfway around the world for limited access,” said Dr. Itamar Sivan, CEO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. “When we thought about what would propel quantum computing forward, we realized that building the most advanced facility in terms of interoperability, modularity, and integration with high-performance computing (HPC) and the cloud was the way to go. Our open architecture approach will ensure that the facility can be continuously upgraded and scaled to stay at the cutting edge, making it an accelerator for the entire ecosystem in Israel and internationally.”
The IQCC is a state-of-the-art quantum and HPC center that uniquely integrates the power of quantum and classical computing resources. It is the first in the world to house multiple co-located quantum computers of different qubit types, all utilizing Quantum Machines’ processor-based OPX control system and tightly integrated with on-premise supercomputing resources and cloud accessibility. The center also features the world’s best-equipped testbed for developing new quantum computing technologies.
A highlight of the IQCC is the first deployment of DGX Quantum, a unified system for quantum-classical computing co-developed by Quantum Machines and NVIDIA. The system is tightly integrated with a supercomputing cluster comprised of NVIDIA GPUs, and ARM and AMD CPUs, all connected to AWS cloud platforms for remote access and to leverage additional cloud computing resources. The center also utilizes QM’s new OPX1000 controller, designed to enable scaling to 1000+ qubits.
“Before the IQCC, a developer of a quantum processor chip would need to build their own testing setup, costing millions,” said Dr. Yonatan Cohen, CTO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. “We envisioned the most advanced facility we could dream up, one that would attract companies and researchers from around the world. Many of the technologies that were necessary to enable it did not yet exist, so we spent two years building them in collaboration with the world’s leading technology companies. Now, researchers can plug their chip into our testbed and benefit from the most advanced setup in the world, accelerating their development process and reducing costs significantly.”
The IQCC is open to researchers and developers of quantum computers from around the world. By providing an open, cutting-edge platform for research and development, Quantum Machines aims to accelerate the progress of practical quantum computing and foster collaborative projects with industry leaders that will drive the field forward. The center is poised to become a destination for companies and researchers worldwide, securing Israel’s quantum independence and cementing its position as a leader in the quantum computing revolution.
