Rigetti Computing Joins DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Rigetti Computing Selected to Participate in DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Pleasanton, CA - April 26, 2022 - Rigetti Computing, a leading provider of cloud-based quantum computers, today announced that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to participate in its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.

The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative is a groundbreaking program aimed at developing and standardizing methods for measuring the performance of quantum computers. The initiative brings together some of the world's leading quantum computing companies, including Rigetti Computing, to develop and test new benchmarking techniques.

"We are thrilled to be selected by DARPA for this important initiative," said Chad Steele, Rigetti Computing's Vice President of Quantum Software and Algorithms. "Quantum benchmarking is a critical step in ensuring the reliability and performance of quantum computers, and we are excited to contribute our expertise and technology to this effort."

As part of the initiative, Rigetti Computing will work with DARPA and other participating companies to develop and test new benchmarking techniques and protocols. The company will also contribute its expertise in quantum software and algorithms to the development of new benchmarking tools and methods.

The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative is a key component of DARPA's broader efforts to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum computing technologies. The program aims to develop new methods and tools for measuring the performance of quantum computers, and to ensure that these systems are reliable, secure, and scalable.

"This is a significant opportunity for Rigetti Computing to contribute to the development of quantum computing and to help ensure that these technologies are reliable and secure," said Steele. "We look forward to working with DARPA and other participating companies to advance the state of the art in quantum benchmarking and to help bring the benefits of quantum computing to a wider range of applications."