IBM Quantum Roadmap
The future of computing is quantum-centric.
Quantum
Roadmap
Strategic milestones
All information being released represents IBM’s current intent, is subject to change or withdrawal, and represents only goals and objectives.
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2029
Deliver the first fault-tolerant quantum computer.
The first fault-tolerant quantum computer will be available to clients and allow execution of 100M gates on 200 qubits.
Why this matters for our clients and the world
Users will be able to run the next scale of applications using the first fault-tolerant quantum computer unlocking a wider, more complex set of use cases.
The technologies and innovations that will make this possible
The first fault-tolerant quantum computer will power a quantum-enhanced HPC architecture with a complete fault-tolerant quantum ISA. With a fault-tolerant architecture, the size of the circuits will increase to 100M operations, enabling the development of more sophisticated circuit libraries. To prepare for the future, we will continue to scale electronics, infrastructure, and software to reduce footprint, cost, and energy usage in preparation for Blue Jay.
How these advancements will be delivered to IBM clients and partners
The Starling system will be available to clients. It will be a modular, error-corrected quantum-centric supercomputer with 200 qubits capable of running 100 million gates.