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The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $215 million competition targeting the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers with at least 100 logical qubits. This initiative prioritizes practical, scalable systems over raw qubit counts by offering tiered funding that rewards specific operational milestones and higher fidelity thresholds. By restricting participation to private sector entities, the program aims to accelerate the transition from theoretical research to commercially viable quantum hardware.

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DOE Puts Up $215 Million Competition to Build Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers

Quantum ZeitgeistSeptember 17, 20263 min read

Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the Quantum Genesis Q Competition, an initiative with up to $215 million in planned funding to demonstrate the world’s first fault-tolerant scientifically relevant quantum computers (SRQCs). Applicants are invited to submit proposals to deploy quantum computers with at least 100 logical qubits, capable of performing hundreds of millions fault-tolerant operations.

The Department of Energy will fund quantum computer development with up to $215 million through the new Quantum Genesis Q Competition. Applicants must propose systems capable of at least 100 logical qubits and demonstrate hundreds of millions of fault-tolerant operations, signaling a push beyond simply increasing qubit counts toward reliable…

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