The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and Google Quantum AI announce a new collaboration to bring access to Google’s Willow quantum processor to more researchers in the UK.
The joint initiative builds on the UK-US Technology Prosperity Deal and a broad collaboration agreement between Google Cloud and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This initiative aligns with the UK National Quantum Strategy and will help collaboration in quantum technologies and advanced computing.
As a part of the collaboration, the NQCC and Google Quantum AI invite proposals from UK researchers and research consortia for access to the state-of-the-art Willow processor, with world-leading error correction, for high-impact, innovative projects.
The collaboration seeks to advance the discovery of novel applications for quantum computers and accelerate progress toward quantum advantage over the most powerful classical computers.
UK researchers will be able to submit proposals describing their intended experiments or applications, the scientific rationale behind them, and how access to Willow could enable transformative results.
The successful research team will work closely with experts from Google to design and conduct their experiments, while the NQCC will make available its technical expertise in support of the project. The NQCC will also offer research grants to fund researcher time for the successful UK research group.
Projects being put forward will be expected to demonstrate technical feasibility on Willow quantum processors, and motivation and potential for high impact, such as a path to beyond-classical applications or scientific discoveries.
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