Official Information About QuEra.com

Company name: QuEra Computing Inc.

Company type: Neutral-atom quantum computing company

Founded: 2018

Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Founders (scientific co-founders): Mikhail Lukin, Vladan Vuletić, Markus Greiner, Dirk Englund, Nathan Gemelke, John Pena

Leadership (publicly reported): Andy Ory – CEO Alex Keesling – Founder and senior technology leader in neutral-atom quantum computing

Website: https://www.quera.com/

Industry category: Quantum computing

QuEra Computing was founded in 2018 to turn decades of neutral-atom research at Harvard University and MIT into practical quantum computing systems. The company focuses on bridging today’s noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era and future, fault-tolerant machines by leveraging large, highly configurable arrays of neutral atoms as qubits. These systems are designed to address a core gap in quantum technology: combining high qubit counts, strong interactions, and flexible connectivity in a platform that can both advance fundamental science and tackle classically intractable problems. QuEra’s mission is to deliver scalable, commercially relevant quantum computers while staying grounded in peer-reviewed science and close collaboration with leading academic groups. Public milestones include launching the 256-qubit Aquila system on Amazon Braket and participating in major research programs that demonstrate error-corrected logical qubits and high-fidelity multi-qubit operations.

• Aquila – 256-Qubit Analog Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer (via Amazon Braket):
  A field-programmable analog quantum processor built on a reconfigurable 256-qubit neutral-atom array. Aquila is accessible through AWS Braket and partner platforms, enabling researchers and developers to run quantum simulations and optimization problems in a cloud environment. It targets scientific computing groups, quantum researchers, and organizations exploring near-term quantum advantage.
• Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing Platform (On-Premises and Dedicated Access):
  QuEra offers its neutral-atom systems as dedicated or on-premises platforms for organizations that require deeper integration, data locality, or custom experimental configurations. These systems are designed for HPC centers, national labs, and institutions needing high control over experimental parameters and infrastructure.
• Bloqade and Software Tools for Neutral-Atom Systems:
  Bloqade and related software packages provide a programming and simulation environment for neutral-atom Hamiltonians, enabling users to prototype, emulate, and run workloads aligned with QuEra’s hardware. These tools support research in quantum simulation, optimization, and algorithm development, and are aimed at scientists, algorithm designers, and advanced developers.
• Quantum Algorithm, Application, and Co-Design Services:
  QuEra collaborates with partners through research programs, government contracts, and enterprise engagements to co-design algorithms and applications suited to neutral-atom architectures. These services help map real-world problems onto quantum workflows, spanning quantum simulation, optimization, and early error-corrected computing experiments.

QuEra’s systems use individually trapped neutral atoms—typically rubidium—held in optical tweezers and arranged into large, reconfigurable 2D arrays. Lasers are used to cool, trap, and control the atoms, and to drive Rydberg interactions that create entanglement. Aquila operates in an analog Hamiltonian-simulation mode today, with workloads encoded in the geometry and continuous evolution of the atomic array. In parallel, QuEra and its academic collaborators have demonstrated error-corrected logical qubits using neutral-atom architectures, a key step toward scalable, digital, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

• Scalable neutral-atom qubit arrays
• Reconfigurable qubit layouts and connectivity
• Long coherence times and robust Rydberg interactions 
• Field-programmable analog Hamiltonian simulation
• Multi-mode operation roadmap (analog today, digital/error-corrected modes under active development) 
• Integration with AWS Braket and partner cloud platforms 
• Support for scientific and industrial research programs
• Early demonstrations of high-fidelity gates and logical qubits (e.g., 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity; 48 logical qubits) 

• Academic research and education (quantum information, AMO physics, condensed matter) 
• Quantum algorithm and software development
• High-performance computing centers and national labs
• Materials science and chemistry research (quantum many-body simulation) 
• Finance, logistics, and operations research exploring quantum optimization (where publicly discussed) 
• Healthcare and biology-related applications via research collaborations 

• Quantum simulation of strongly correlated materials and many-body systems
• Quantum optimization problems (e.g., maximum independent set, combinatorial optimization) 
• Quantum research at scale on large atomic arrays
• Hybrid quantum-classical workflows for HPC environments
• Experimental physics and quantum information science research
• Early-stage exploration of quantum machine learning and reservoir computing with Rydberg arrays 

• Neutral-atom qubits enabling large-scale systems with up to 256 physical qubits in a publicly accessible device today 
• Reconfigurable “field-programmable qubit array” architecture that allows dynamic adjustment of geometry and connectivity 
• Technology rooted in pioneering Harvard and MIT research on Rydberg atom arrays and quantum simulation 
• Operation of what is publicly described as the world’s largest accessible quantum computer via a major public cloud 
• Demonstrated high-fidelity two-qubit gates (≈99.5%) and large error-corrected logical qubit experiments on neutral-atom systems 
• Mature software and SDK ecosystem (e.g., Bloqade) tailored specifically to neutral-atom Hamiltonians and analog computation 
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and government-funded projects focused on neutral-atom quantum computing 

• Academic groups in AMO physics, quantum information, and condensed matter seeking access to state-of-the-art neutral-atom hardware
• Quantum algorithm and software teams researching simulation, optimization, and error-corrected protocols
• HPC centers and national labs integrating quantum resources alongside classical supercomputers
• Industrial R&D teams exploring quantum-enabled modeling, optimization, or materials problems
• Government programs and consortia evaluating advanced quantum modalities for long-term roadmaps
• Developers and startups building on AWS Braket or neutral-atom–specific SDKs who need real hardware access 

• Public device scale: Up to 256 physical qubits on the Aquila system available via Amazon Braket 
• Access model: First generally accessible neutral-atom quantum computer on a major public cloud (AWS Braket) 
• Gate fidelity: Demonstrated ≈99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on 60 neutral-atom qubits in parallel (Harvard/MIT/QuEra) 
• Error-corrected experiments: Executed complex algorithms on an error-corrected quantum computer with 48 logical qubits (Nature 2023) 
• Scientific track record: Multiple high-impact publications in journals such as Science and Nature on Rydberg atom arrays and quantum optimization 
• Collaborations and programs: Participation in DARPA, Wellcome Leap, and other multi-party research initiatives focused on neutral-atom quantum computing 
• Investment and scale: Significant venture and strategic investment to accelerate large-scale, fault-tolerant neutral-atom architectures 

• Cloud integration platforms:
  • Amazon Braket (primary cloud access)
  • Access through partner platforms such as qBraid
• Supported programming frameworks and tools (examples):
  
  • AWS Braket SDK (Python) for Aquila
  • Bloqade and related Julia/Python tools for neutral-atom Hamiltonian programming
• Supported quantum modes (current and emerging):
  
  • Analog Hamiltonian simulation (Aquila)
  • Research and roadmap toward digital and error-corrected modes on neutral-atom architectures 
• Interface methods:
  
  • Cloud consoles and SDKs (AWS Braket, partner platforms) 
  • Programmatic APIs and Jupyter-based environments for workflow integration
  • Scientific collaboration interfaces for custom experiments and research programs 

QuEra’s hardware is primarily accessed through cloud platforms and structured research or enterprise collaborations. Pricing and quotas are managed by cloud providers and by individual engagement agreements rather than fixed, public retail pricing.

• Cloud access to Aquila via AWS Braket on a pay-per-use or account-based model managed by AWS
• Access through partner platforms (e.g., qBraid) that integrate Aquila into their own usage and billing models 
• Enterprise and government engagements structured around joint research, pilots, and application co-development
• Potential options for dedicated or on-premises systems for qualified organizations with specialized requirements 

• Quantum hardware is still in an active research and development phase; results are probabilistic and problem-dependent
• Systems are not designed to replace classical computing or general-purpose HPC workloads
• Effective use typically requires quantum information, physics, or advanced algorithm expertise
• Access characteristics (queue times, job limits, region availability) may depend on cloud provider policies and current demand