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IQM Quantum Computers (IQM) has partnered with NVIDIA, a collaboration set to revolutionise quantum processing units programming. The joint effort will leverage NVIDIA CUDA Quantum, an open-source platform designed for the seamless integration and programming of quantum processing units within a unified system.

As a result of this collaboration, enterprises and research institutions utilising IQMs quantum processing units will gain the ability to program and cultivate the next wave of hybrid quantum-classical applications using NVIDIA CUDA Quantum.

Read: NVIDIA wants to replicate CUDA success with Quantum Computing

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This partnership, announced today at the SC Conference 2023 in Denver, seeks to expedite the progress and application of quantum computing across various domains. The collaborative endeavour aims to foster innovation, facilitate collaboration, and potentially unlock groundbreaking advancements in both scientific and industrial realms.

Prominent institutions, including CSC IT Centre for Science and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, are poised to leverage CUDA Quantum on VTTs 5-qubit quantum computer. This quantum computer stems from a co-innovation partnership between IQM and VTT, highlighting the practical implications of the collaboration.

IQMs overarching vision is to provide immediate accessibility for scientists and experts to integrate quantum and classical systems seamlessly. Envisioning a future characterised by quantum-accelerated supercomputing, IQM aspires to witness quantum computers and supercomputers working in tandem to tackle paramount issues, such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and drug and chemical research.

Dr. Peter Eder, Head of Strategic Partnerships at IQM Quantum Computers, expressed during the announcement at the SC Conference 2023, The collaboration with NVIDIA is a strategic step that will help accelerate the progress of potential use cases. It offers our new and existing users the option to use NVIDIAs high-quality software framework to explore quantum solutions in their applications with our quantum hardware. We will continue to provide the best available tools to our users to increase quantum adoption.

Tim Costa, Director of High Performance Computing and Quantum at NVIDIA, emphasised the transformative potential of quantum integrated supercomputing, stating, NVIDIAs collaboration with IQM will enable researchers to advance the state of the art in the coupling of quantum with GPU supercomputing, opening the door for countless breakthroughs.

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