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Korean quantum startups gain D-Wave access, expand to US

South Korea's main research institute led a group of quantum tech startups to the Quantum World Congress in Maryland. The team secured international partnerships, including a deal with D-Wave for direct access to quantum hardware and plans to align with Microsoft on software. OptiQ-Labs will open a US East Coast office in November, marking the first direct North American entry by a Korean startup from this program.

Why it mattersThis move helps Korean quantum startups plug into US hardware, cloud services, and markets. It may accelerate international expansion of deep-tech research beyond Korea's borders.

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Quantum Computing ReportKIST Delegation at Quantum World Congress 2026 Advances Korean Quantum Startup Ecosystem and U.S. Market Entry12:06 PM →
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