An unmatched environment for advancing research
IBM Quantum works closely with researchers at universities and laboratories worldwide to advance the field of quantum computing. To date, IBM Quantum Network members have published more than 675 papers in quantum information science – a list that grows with every passing week. Construct experiments at the circuit level with Qiskit or build, optimize, and execute them at scale with Qiskit Runtime, and run them on our fleet on 20+ high-performance quantum systems.
Access quantum
There are three ways to access IBM Quantum systems and services, scaled to meet the needs of all kinds of users. Choose the plan that fits your quantum needs.
Open Plan
via IBM Quantum platform
About this plan
Run your quantum circuits for free on real quantum systems. Sign up to get an API token and take advantage of feature-rich tools.
Best for
- Educators
- New learners
- Developers with smaller workloads
Available systems
- 7-qubit and 5-qubit QPUs
- Simulators
Pay-As-You-Go Plan
via IBM Cloud
About this plan
Access our more advanced systems with Qiskit Runtime on an as-needed basis, paying only for the time you use.
Best for
- Startups
- Researchers
- Developers with larger workloads
Available systems
- 27-qubit Falcon systems
- Simulators
Premium Plan
About this plan
Access our most powerful systems, as well as exploratory systems, with shorter wait times and hands on service. Create and execute quantum programs at scale with Qiskit Runtime.
Best for
- Industry
- Academic institutions
- Research laboratories
Available systems
- 433-qubit Osprey systems (coming soon)
- 127-qubit Eagle systems
- 27-qubit Falcon systems
- Exploratory systems
- Simulators
Join our Researcher Program
Established researchers in the field of quantum information science can apply to gain a number of benefits designed to support advanced inquiry.
Benefit from priority access to open systems via the fair-share queue, access to more powerful systems usually reserved for industrial clients, pulse level control, and the ability to reserve sole access to systems through the dedicated mode queue.
Members join the IBM Quantum Network ecosystem of laboratories, universities, and industry partners. Take advantage of our in-house and Network community expertise, and become part of a flourishing quantum community.
Applicants must have published at least one paper in the field of quantum information science.
