Atlantic Quantum Wins AFRL Contract to Build High-Performance Quantum Processor
The team’s work will result in improved hardware suitable for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
(Cambridge, MA) – Atlantic Quantum Corp. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on fluxonium-based quantum computing hardware, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now as of June 23rd, 2023, Atlantic Quantum will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
“Current state-of-the-art quantum computer hardware is limited by two major obstacles: high error rates and restricted scalability. Atlantic Quantum’s proposed innovation has the potential to overcome the hardware obstacles and unlock next-generation computing capabilities to strengthen the performance and security of systems across the Air Force and Joint Force.” said Bharath Kannan, CEO of Atlantic Quantum.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
About Atlantic Quantum Corp.
Atlantic Quantum believes that fault-tolerant quantum hardware is the key to making progress in quantum computing. We take on this uniquely tough challenge with a team of deep experts in the field, anchored in Cambridge and Gothenburg to reflect our MIT and Chalmers roots. Our combined U.S. and EU presence helps attract talent, investments, and partnerships to accelerate the development and commercialization of scalable quantum computing. We offer flexible work in a fast-moving start-up environment, with strong ties to world-class academic research. Find us online at: http://www.atlantic-quantum.com
About Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Sole organization leading the planning and execution of U.S. Air Force & U.S. Space Force science & technology programs. Orchestrates a world-wide government, industry & academia coalition in the discovery, development & delivery of a wide range of revolutionary technology. Provides leading-edge warfighting capabilities keeping air, space and cyberspace forces the world's best. Employs 10,800 military, civilian and contractor personnel at 17 research sites executing an annual $4B budget. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
The innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within AFRL. Brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. Employs approximately 215 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4B budget. Since 2019, has executed 4,671 contracts worth more than $2B to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
Company Press Contact:
Bharath Kannan
CEO, Atlantic Quantum Corp.
press@atlantic-quantum.com