Quantum Motion Selected by DARPA for Second Phase of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Quantum Motion was selected by DARPA to advance to Stage B of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program evaluating quantum computing’s potential for utility-scale operation. The initiative, launched in July 2024, aims to validate whether any quantum approach can deliver practical, large-scale performance, with Quantum Motion now progressing beyond initial testing phases. Stage B focuses on rigorous benchmarking of quantum systems, requiring participants to demonstrate measurable progress toward error correction, scalability, and real-world applicability under DARPA’s standards. Quantum Motion, a leader in silicon-based quantum computing, will now undergo advanced evaluations to prove its technology’s viability against DARPA’s strict utility-scale criteria. This selection underscores growing confidence in Quantum Motion’s approach, as DARPA narrows its focus to the most promising candidates for achieving fault-tolerant, scalable quantum computation.