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The IBM Quantum Credits program provides academic researchers with additional access to IBM’s quantum hardware and software for proposing new research projects at a practical scale. The company requires a clear research plan, institutional affiliation, and a demonstrated need for resources beyond the free IBM Quantum Open Plan.
IBM announced a new architecture for ultra-cold cooling cells aimed at connecting multiple quantum processors within a single system, while simplifying scaling and upgrades and supporting the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The company says the design was tested by operating two connected cooling cells at its facility in Poughkeepsie.
IBM announced an investment of more than $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years to fund research and development, expand manufacturing, partnerships, and strategic acquisitions. The company says the funding will accelerate its plan to launch a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029.