D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has been selected to receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation through its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program.
The funding connects D-Wave to the ERASE project, which stands for Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage, targeting foundational fault-tolerant quantum computing technologies.
D-Wave describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services to enterprise and government customers.
Yale University leads the ERASE project, bringing together researchers from multiple academic institutions and industry organizations to push forward gate-model quantum computing hardware and software.
D-Wave will contribute through its New Haven, Connecticut-based subsidiary Quantum Circuits, LLC, providing ERASE researchers access to its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources.
The NSF grant moves ERASE into the second phase of the NQVL program, signaling continued federal confidence in the project’s approach to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing development.
Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, framed the award as part of a broader national effort to maintain American competitiveness in one of the most strategically significant technology sectors.
“NSF’s continued support for the ERASE project highlights the national importance of accelerating progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave.
Baratz added that the company believes its dual-rail technology can contribute meaningfully while building the technical foundation and skilled workforce needed to sustain U.S. leadership in quantum computing.
D-Wave holds the distinction of being the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, with more than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors currently using its systems.
The company offers its quantum computing systems both on-premises and through its Leap quantum cloud service, which the company says maintains 99.9% availability and uptime for customers.
Federal investment in quantum computing infrastructure has grown significantly as Washington seeks to ensure the United States retains a competitive edge over rival nations in next-generation computing capabilities.
The ERASE project’s focus on error correction and dual-rail gate-model hardware reflects the industry’s broader push to move quantum computing from experimental stages toward reliable, commercially viable applications.
