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Diraq Advances to Stage C of DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

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Diraq has advanced to Stage C of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, marking the final evaluation phase for its silicon-based quantum computing approach. The company secured a $51 million funding tranche to support technical demonstrations and infrastructure development. Diraq plans to deploy its first silicon spin quantum computer to a commercial data center in Sydney, Australia, by the end of 2026, with a target of 150,000 qubits by 2029. The initiative aims to determine if silicon spin qubits can achieve utility-scale operation by 2033, a milestone where quantum computing delivers more value than its cost. Key figures include Diraq's CEO Andrew Dzurak and former Broadcom CEO Scott McGregor, who emphasized the manufacturing economics of scaling on existing infrastructure.

Key points

• Diraq has advanced to Stage C of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to evaluate its silicon-based approach to utility-scale quantum computing.
• Diraq will receive a $51 million funding tranche to support technical demonstrations and infrastructure development for its fault-tolerant quantum computing platform.

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