IonQ, Kipu Quantum break protein folding performance records

Kipu Quantum and IonQ (IONQ) announced a “record achievement,” the successful solution of the most complex known protein folding problem ever executed on a quantum computer. “This joint effort is the largest known quantum computation of its kind to-date, and demonstrates the synergy between Kipu’s innovative algorithmic framework and IonQ’s state-of-the-art hardware,” the companies stated. “IonQ and Kipu Quantum will extend their collaboration with early access to IonQ’s upcoming 64-qubit and 256-qubit chips, unlocking the potential to address even larger, industrially relevant challenges. Both companies are exploring additional use cases capable of delivering quantum-advantage in the near term across drug discovery, logistics, and material design,” the companies added.