Atom Computing Inc. is a quantum computing company headquartered in Berkeley, California with a commercial operations facility in Boulder, Colorado.[1] The company develops quantum computers based on neutral atom technology.[citation needed]
| Company type | Private company |
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| Industry | Quantum Computing |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Ben Bloom, CEO
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| Website | www |
History
editAtom Computing was founded by Ben Bloom and Jonathan King in 2018[2] with $5M in seed funding.[3][4]
Rob Hayes served as CEO in 2021.[5]
In 2021 the company secured $15M in Series A funding[6][7] and announced a 100-qubit prototype system.[7][8]
By early 2022 the company secured $60M in Series B funding[9][10] and expanded its activities by opening a commercial operations facility in Boulder, Colorado.[1][11]
In 2023 Atom Computing announced its second-generation quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits.[12][13]
Microsoft and Atom Computing announced in late 2024 that they had been collaborating on a commercial quantum computer that has logical qubits by combining Microsoft's work on quantum error correction with Atom's over-1,000-qubit system.[14][15][16][17][18]
Technology
editAtom Computing's technology is based on neutral atoms, specifically alkaline earth(-like) metals such as strontium and ytterbium.[1] By manipulating the atoms in a vacuum chamber with laser beams,[3][19] quantum information can be written into the nuclear spin of the atoms to perform gate operations and execute quantum circuits.[citation needed]
Along with several academic groups, Atom Computing has demonstrated how to use this technology to perform mid-circuit measurements on ancilla qubits, create arrays of over 1,000 qubits, and perform entangling gates.[citation needed]
In November 2024, Atom Computing, together with researchers from Microsoft, demonstrated the entanglement of 24 logical qubits and running a Bernstein–Vazirani algorithm with 28 logical qubits on Atom Computing's hardware.[14][18]
Recognition
editIn 2024 the Colorado Technology Association recognized Atom Computing as the "Emerging Tech Company of the Year"[20] and Fast Company recognized the company as one of "The 10 most innovative computing companies in 2025".[21]
Atom Computing was selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to participate in Stage B of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), joining ten other leading companies in the quantum computing industry.[22] This selection follows Atom Computing’s successful completion of Stage A, which required participants to outline a path to developing utility-scale quantum computers. The QBI program seeks to assess whether a practical, industrially useful quantum computer can be realized by 2033.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Smith-Goodson, Paul (24 October 2023). "Atom Computing Announces Record-Breaking 1,225-Qubit Quantum Computer". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Himes, John (7 November 2023). "Atom Computing's Quantum Tech and the Story Behind It". Dynamic Tech Media. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b Chen, Sophia (26 September 2018). "Arrays of atoms emerge as dark horse candidate to power quantum computers". Science. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Swayne, Matt (4 December 2019). "TQD Exclusive: Interview with Atom Computing CEO, Ben Bloom". The Quantum Insider. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Parker, Jason (2021-07-21). "A primer on quantum computing with Rob Hays, CEO of Atom Computing | WRAL TechWire". Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ Smith-Goodson, Paul (18 November 2021). "Atom Computing: A Quantum Computing Startup That Believes It Can Ultimately Win The Qubit Race". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b Takahashi, Dean (21 July 2021). "Atom Computing raising $15M to create Phoenix quantum computing system". VentureBeat. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Parker, Jason (21 July 2021). "Quantum computing startup with executive office in Cary raises $15M, launches first-generation computer". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Smith-Goodson, Paul (25 January 2022). "Atom Computing Plans To Build A Bigger And Better High-Tech Quantum Computer With Its Latest $60 Million Series B Funding". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Russell, John (25 January 2022). "Quantum Watch: Neutral Atoms Draw Growing Attention as Promising Qubit Technology". HPCwire. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Lee, Jane (28 September 2022). "Atom Computing to invest $100 mln in Colorado for quantum computer center". Reuters. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Timmer, John (24 October 2023). "Atom Computing is the first to announce a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer". Ars Technica. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Wilkins, Alex (24 October 2023). "Record-breaking quantum computer has more than 1000 qubits". New Scientist. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b Lardinois, Frederic (19 November 2024). "Microsoft and Atom Computing will launch a commercial quantum computer in 2025". TechCrunch. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Microsoft and Atom Computing Are Taking Orders for a Fault Tolerant Quantum Computer with 1K (Physical) / 50 (Logical) Qubits for Delivery Next Year". Quantum Computing Report. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Swayne, Matt (19 November 2024). "In Step Toward Scientific Advantage, Microsoft and Atom Computing Announce The Launch of a Quantum Machine with Record-Breaking Logical Qubits". The Quantum Insider. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Kelley, Alexandra (19 November 2024). "Microsoft and Atom Computing unveil 24-qubit quantum machine". NextGov. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b Russell, John (20 January 2025). "Atom Computing, Microsoft Roll Out On-Premise System Supporting 50 Logical Qubits". HPCwire. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Hu, Charlotte (10 February 2023). "How neutral atoms could help power next-gen quantum computers". Popular Science. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ APEX Awards Emerging Company of the Year - Atom Computing on YouTube
- ^ "The 10 most innovative computing companies of 2025". Fast Company. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "DARPA Selects 11 Participants for Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage B". HPCwire. 2025-11-07.