D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leading provider of quantum computing systems, software, and services, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) as a corporate partner to further quantum education and industry adoption efforts. The company aims to engage with the CQE community on materials science research, quantum education, and the development of practical optimization use cases, including for the manufacturing and logistics industries. David Awschalom, director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, emphasized the need to accelerate industry adoption and ensure access to education programs geared toward real-world applications. D-Wave's CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, highlighted the company's alignment with the CQE's mission to foster a Midwest-based quantum community that advances quantum science, trains the future quantum workforce, and drives the quantum economy. The collaboration is expected to support the development of practical optimization use cases, including for logistics and manufacturing, materials sciences, mobility, supply chain management, and more.
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