Keysight signs five-year MRCA with Singapore quantum research institutions

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) announced the signing of a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement with Singapore’s quantum research institutions: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, the National University of Singapore through the Centre for Quantum Technologies, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, to advance capabilities in quantum computing. This collaboration covers the design, measurement, and control of qubits. The company said, “Quantum computing holds immense promise for transformative applications. However, realizing this potential requires overcoming significant challenges in scalability, connectivity, and architectural flexibility. This new partnership addresses hurdles in the design and control of quantum processor chips through targeted collaborative initiatives. One key focus will be on integrating Keysight’s advanced Quantum Control Systems to execute precise algorithms on novel processor architectures featuring flexible gate designs. Another area of collaboration centers on characterizing qubit fabrication processes and advancing cryogenic measurement capabilities, where Keysight’s state-of-the-art measurement hardware plays a pivotal role.”