D-Wave and USC reaffirm their commitment to advancing quantum computing technology by renewing their partnership to house the Advantage system, accelerating research and practical applications in AI, logistics, and more.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. and the University of Southern California (USC) continue their pioneering collaboration with a renewed multiyear agreement. This partnership emphasizes the hosting of the state-of-the-art Advantage quantum system by USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, a key facilitator for ongoing quantum research and application development. The USC Quantum Computing Center, a major hub since 2011, will maintain the U.S.'s first Advantage system, crucial for exploring high-impact areas such as artificial intelligence, national defense, and sustainability. This agreement is part of a broader initiative under USC President Carol Folts ambitious Frontiers of Computing moonshot, aiming to responsibly advance cutting-edge technologies. The partnership between D-Wave and USC is set to bolster both organizations' roles at the forefront of global quantum computing research, education, and practical implementation.

D-Wave and the University of Southern California Renew Multiyear Agreement to Advance Annealing Quantum Computing Research and Adoption