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QuEra Scientists Named Co-Principal Investigators on Three of Nine Teams in DOE’s Quantum Chemistry Program

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Briefings

QuEra Computing scientists were appointed as co-principal investigators on three of nine DOE Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry teams, selected in March 2026 for a $37 million program. The projects focus on high-temperature superconductors, lightweight magnets, and hydrogen production, targeting 100 logical qubits by 2026 with a goal of 1,000 logical qubits by 2029. QuEra contributes neutral-atom hardware and co-design expertise, partnering with labs like Berkeley, Livermore, and Phasecraft. The program aims to close the gap between vendor roadmaps and energy-relevant chemistry algorithms through full-stack co-design.

Key points

• QuEra scientists serve as co-principal investigators on three of nine DOE QC3 teams, including SuperKIQ, MAGNETIQC, and Hydrogen Fuel Production.
• The program targets 100 logical qubits by 2026 and 1,000 logical qubits by 2029, utilizing neutral-atom hardware for high-temperature superconductors and magnet discovery.

Context

The DOE's Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry program, announced in March 2026, seeks to bridge the gap between vendor roadmaps and energy-relevant chemistry algorithms. QuEra partners with nine teams to develop neutral-atom modeling frameworks, with the three-year project aiming for a two-to-three times improvement in computational efficiency per layer.

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Evidence covers only the initial announcement of the three QuEra co-principal investigator teams; specific project outcomes, team performance metrics, and final results are not provided.

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