Forschungszentrum Jülich Acquires D-Wave Quantum Computer, A Milestone Achievement

LOS ANGELES – February 19, 2025 – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) announced today that it has transferred one of its flagship D-Wave Advantage(TM) quantum computers to the Julich Supercomputing Centre at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). This acquisition marks a significant milestone as FZJ becomes the world’s first high-performance computing center to own such a system.

With over 5,000 qubits and the ability to achieve 15-way connectivity, the D-Wave Advantage system will enhance the capabilities of the Julich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ). The integration is expected to enable FZJ to leverage the computing power of the quantum system effectively, facilitating future collaborations with its JUPITER exascale supercomputer.

“This acquisition not only positions Forschungszentrum Jülich at the forefront of quantum computing in Europe but also opens doors to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence and complex problem-solving,” said D-Wave CEO, Alan Baratz. “We are thrilled to support FZJ in advancing their scientific goals with our cutting-edge technology.”

The D-Wave system allows researchers to solve optimization problems more efficiently than traditional systems. The planned introduction of D-Wave’s new Advantage2 processor will further enhance these capabilities, promising improved coherence, connectivity, and a 40% boost in energetic capacity for demanding computations.

Founded in 1999, D-Wave is recognized as a pioneer in quantum computing, offering both annealing and gate-model systems. With a staggering 99.9% availability, their quantum computers are being utilized by over 100 organizations globally to tackle various computational challenges.

“Our collaboration with D-Wave allows us to explore and harness the full potential of quantum technology,” commented Professor Thomas Lippert, Director of the Julich Supercomputing Centre. “This synergetic relationship aims to advance our research capabilities and speed up scientific breakthroughs.”

As the first commercial developer of quantum computing, D-Wave has successfully managed more than 200 million instances on its systems to date, dealing with diverse applications ranging from optimization tasks to advancements in AI research. More information about leveraging quantum technology can be found on D-Wave’s website.

This unique development is seen as a precursor to future partnerships in quantum computing among leading research institutions, highlighting the growing importance of such technology in scientific and commercial fields.

For the complete press release and additional details, visit D-Wave’s corporate website.