Horizon Quantum, a Singapore-based quantum software startup, has officially inaugurated its first quantum hardware testbed consisting of Rigetti’s superconducting quantum processor, Quantum Machines’ control electronics, and Maybell Quantum’s cryogenic platform. The system was assembled and integrated in-house, and will be one of multiple quantum systems the company plans to host.
This first system was inaugurated by Mrs. Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information, who also spoke about Singapore’s quantum ambitions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.
Speaking at the inauguration, she said, “With the launch of this hardware testbed, Horizon Quantum has become the first quantum software company to own and operate its own quantum computer in Singapore.”
She continued, “As more quantum computing systems come online within this testbed, Singapore’s role as a global quantum infrastructure node and a hub for algorithms and applications will only grow stronger. That is our vision. That Horizon Quantum’s first quantum computer was built and run in-house with best-in-class components is particularly commendable. It reflects the deep capabilities that have been built up within the Horizon Quantum team.”
Last week, Horizon Quantum announced a strategic partnership with Alice & Bob, to work towards fault-tolerant quantum computing. Horizon also plans to go public through a merger with blank check company dMY Squared, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
