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.
- Korean delegation led by the national research institute
- D-Wave will give Korean startups direct hardware access
- Startup OptiQ-Labs to open US headquarters in November
- Initiative supports commercialization of Korean quantum tech
- Engagements include Microsoft, Japan's AIST and Q-STAR
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