A core part of the Israel Innovation Authority's Israel
National Quantum Initiative, the center is the first to tightly
integrate multiple types of quantum computers with supercomputers
using NVIDIA DGX Quantum
TEL
AVIV, Israel, June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines (QM), the
leading provider of processor-based quantum controllers, announced
the opening of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC), a
world-class research facility that will serve the quantum computing
industry and academic community in Israel and around the world. The center was
built with the financial backing and support of the Israel
Innovation Authority and is located at Tel
Aviv University.
The IQCC's grand opening took place yesterday, June 24th, as part of Tel
Aviv University's AI and Cyber Week. The ceremony began with
the ribbon-cutting, followed by speeches from Asaf Zamir, First Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv; Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel
Innovation Authority; Prof. Yaron Oz
and Prof. Itzik Ben Israel from
Tel Aviv University; and Dr.
Itamar Sivan, CEO of Quantum
Machines. Industry experts, including Eyal
Waldman, co-founder and former CEO of Mellanox, Ofir Zamir, Senior Director of AI Solution
Architecture at NVIDIA, and Niv
Efron, Senior Director of Engineering at Google, also shared
their insights.
- Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel
Aviv: Tel Aviv takes a
quantum leap forward with the opening of this new center,
solidifying our place among the world's leading tech hubs. This
will be a game-changer for our city's quantum ecosystem, attracting
talent and resources to propel us to the forefront of this
revolutionary technology. As a beacon of democratic values,
Tel Aviv fosters creativity and
excellence, making our one-of-a-kind ecosystem the perfect place
for breakthroughs in quantum technology.
- Asaf Zamir, First Deputy
Mayor of Tel Aviv: Tel Aviv is the heart of the Startup Nation,
home to a third of Israel's tech companies. Our city's ecosystem,
first worldwide in converting startups into unicorns, offers
unmatched opportunities for quantum tech startups. Just as quantum
computers harness complex interactions to produce outsized results,
Tel Aviv's dynamic ecosystem
amplifies innovation far beyond its physical size, making it the
perfect place for the quantum industry to flourish and ensuring our
city's continued leadership in technological
advancements.
- Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority: The
Israeli Quantum Computing Center marks a significant milestone for
our tech sector. It exemplifies the remarkable progress of Israel's
quantum computing ecosystem and will serve as a center of
excellence not just locally, but on a global scale. We're proud to
support this initiative that solidifies Israel's position in the
quantum computing race.
- Prof. Yaron Oz: We're witnessing the dawn of the second
quantum revolution, where we are able to manipulate the fundamental
degrees of freedom of quantum mechanics. This opens up a vast field
with potential impacts across many disciplines such as medicine,
finance, security, and beyond. The IQCC is not just
about research and startups; it's crucial for educating the next
generation of quantum scientists and engineers.
- Dr. Itamar Sivan,
co-founder and CEO of Quantum Machines: The Israeli Quantum
Computing Center represents more than technological advancement;
it's a testament to our duty to pursue the biggest computing
revolution since the invention of the computer itself. By
leveraging our excellent talent and global partnerships, we aim to
have an impact that goes beyond progress in quantum computing —
laying the foundation for Israel's long-term leadership and
sovereignty in this critical field.
- Ofir Zamir, Senior
Director, AI Solution Architecture, NVIDIA: We believe
the quantum future is hybrid. The IQCC exemplifies
this vision by utilizing the NVIDIA DGX Quantum system
– developed in collaboration with Quantum Machines – to integrate
CPUs and GPUs with quantum processors. By bridging
quantum and classical computing, we're not just advancing
technology, we're also cultivating an ecosystem where developers
can seamlessly work across these paradigms, positioning Israel at
the cutting edge of quantum innovation.
- Niv Efron, Senior Director
of Engineering at Google: The Israeli Quantum Computing Center
represents a crucial convergence of academia, industry, and
innovation. Just as we've seen AI tackle previously impossible
challenges, quantum computing promises the next exponential leap in
problem-solving capabilities. This center could be the cornerstone
for groundbreaking collaborations, attracting talent and fostering
an ecosystem that positions Israel at the forefront of quantum
innovation.
About the IQCC:
In the global race to develop practical quantum computing,
access to cutting-edge facilities is crucial. "All of the world's
most advanced quantum computing research facilities are closed or
offer very limited access to those outside of their organization.
You can't compete if you need to fly halfway around the world for
limited access," said Dr. Itamar
Sivan, CEO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. "When we
thought about what would propel quantum computing forward, we
realized that building the most advanced facility in terms of
interoperability, modularity, and integration with high-performance
computing (HPC) and the cloud was the way to go. Our open
architecture approach will ensure that the facility can be
continuously upgraded and scaled to stay at the cutting edge,
making it an accelerator for the entire ecosystem in Israel and internationally."
The IQCC is a state-of-the-art quantum and HPC center that
uniquely integrates the power of quantum and classical computing
resources. It is the first in the world to house multiple
co-located quantum computers of different qubit types, all
utilizing the NVIDIA DGX Quantum system. This offers on-premises
supercomputing resources and cloud accessibility, while being
tightly integrated with Quantum Machines' processor-based OPX
control system. The center also features the world's best-equipped
testbed for developing new quantum computing technologies.
The unified DGX Quantum system for integrated quantum
supercomputing was co-developed by NVIDIA and Quantum Machines. DGX
Quantum implements NVIDIA CUDA-Q, an open-source software platform
for integrated quantum-classical computing. The system features a
supercomputing cluster headlined by NVIDIA Grace Hopper superchips
and also including NVIDIA DGX H100, all connected to AWS cloud
platforms for remote access and to leverage additional cloud
computing resources. The center also utilizes QM's new OPX1000
controller, designed to enable scaling to 1,000+ qubits.
"The tight integration of quantum computers with AI
supercomputers is essential to the development of useful quantum
computing," said Tim Costa, Director
of Quantum and HPC at NVIDIA. "This work with Quantum Machines to
enable a flagship deployment of NVIDIA DGX Quantum in the IQCC
offers researchers the platform they need to grow quantum computing
into the era of large-scale, useful applications"
"Before the IQCC, a developer of a quantum processor chip would
need to build their own testing setup, costing millions," said Dr.
Yonatan Cohen, CTO and co-founder of
Quantum Machines. "Now, researchers can plug their chip into our
testbed and benefit from the most advanced setup in the world,
leveraging NVIDIA and Quantum Machines hardware to accelerate their
development process and reduce costs significantly."
The IQCC is open to researchers and developers of quantum
computers from around the world. By providing an open, cutting-edge
platform for research and development, Quantum Machines aims to
accelerate the progress of practical quantum computing and foster
collaborative projects with industry leaders that will drive the
field forward. The center is poised to become a destination for
companies and researchers worldwide, securing Israel's quantum
independence and cementing its position as a leader in the quantum
computing revolution.
For more information about the IQCC please visit
https://i-qcc.com/.
Additional information on technology and partners:
- The center boasts a superconducting quantum computer with a
25-qubit quantum processor manufactured by Quantware, and an
8-qumodes photonic quantum computer by ORCA. Additional quantum
processors and quantum computers will be added in the coming
months.
- Users will also be able to leverage advanced quantum software
developed by Classiq.
- The QBridge software solution, co-developed by Quantum
Machines and ParTec, will allow for hybrid
quantum-classical workflows.
Contact
Gavriel
Cohen
Concrete Media for Quantum
Machines
QM@concrete.media
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