\nIonQ (NYSE: IONQ<\/a>), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Emergence Quantum, an Australian research and development company focused on quantum hardware innovation. This initiative builds on IonQ\u2019s momentum in Australia and reinforces its commitment to advancing quantum innovation through strategic global partnerships.<\/p>\n
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IonQ partners with Emergence Quantum to advance global roadmap and strengthen Australian quantum capabilities.<\/p>\n
\nThe Emergence Quantum team has decades of experience, strong public and private sector relationships, and a deep understanding of the Australian and U.S. quantum tech landscapes. Former members of Microsoft\u2019s quantum team created the company to better harness their combined expertise in systems engineering, quantum control, and hardware integration.<\/p>\n
\nProf. David Reilly, Emergence Quantum CEO and co-founder, has held various positions at the University of Sydney, Harvard University, and the University of New South Wales. Prior to his current position, Prof. Reilly spent the previous eight years as a senior leader in Microsoft\u2019s quantum group. Co-founder Thomas Ohki, Emergence Quantum CTO\/CSO, led the quantum group at Raytheon\/BBN Technologies, joining with Reilly at Microsoft for several years prior to establishing Emergence.<\/p>\n
\nAs part of the collaboration, IonQ and Emergence Quantum will expand on existing advances in ion trap technology by co-developing next-generation electronics and materials. This includes the design and simulation of application-specific integrated circuits for qubit control. The teams will also work to reduce hardware complexity while scaling system capacity. Additionally, they will explore new materials and deposition techniques to enhance ion trap performance.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis collaboration furthers IonQ’s efforts to tap into one of the world\u2019s most promising quantum talent pools while contributing meaningfully to Australia\u2019s growing quantum industry,\u201d said Dr. Dean Kassmann, SVP of IonQ\u2019s Engineering and Technology division. \u201cOur work with Emergence Quantum is part of a broader strategy to engage local experts and institutions around the world in advancing scalable, high-performance quantum computing and networking. This initiative will give IonQ significant access to a world-class team of Ph.D. quantum scientists that brings forward decades of experience in cryogenic electronics and quantum engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThis work builds on IonQ\u2019s ongoing work in the region, including its collaboration with the Australian National University, and reflects the company\u2019s continued momentum in engaging with leading quantum research and talent ecosystems worldwide.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe see tremendous demand in Australia for quantum technology so we are delighted to partner with IonQ to advance quantum innovation in the country,\u201d said Prof. Reilly. \u201cThe challenge in Australia has always been how to bring in international investment, without losing the key know-how and talent that we have here. Collaborating with IonQ allows us to accelerate the pace of Australia\u2019s quantum development and growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAbout IonQ<\/b><\/p>\n
\nIonQ, Inc.<\/a> [NYSE: IONQ] is a leading commercial quantum computing, quantum networking, and quantum applications company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world\u2019s most complex problems. IonQ\u2019s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte<\/a> and IonQ Forte Enterprise<\/a>, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA<\/a> achieve 20x performance results.<\/p>\n \nThe company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world\u2019s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ\u2019s advancement in quantum networking also positions the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.<\/p>\n \nThe company\u2019s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek\u2019s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes\u2019 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In\u2019s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nAbout Emergence Quantum<\/b><\/p>\n \nEmergence Quantum is a team of globally recognised scientists and engineers delivering integrated hardware platforms and the foundational technology underpinning quantum, future energy-efficient computing, and advanced sensing interfaces, with a focus on integration and co-designed solutions. Expertise spans the fundamental physics of semiconductor and superconducting devices to the engineering challenges of complex, scaled-up computing and sensing platforms. A central theme of Emergence Quantum\u2019s work is the use of integrated cryogenic electronics to address critical challenges in scaling quantum computers, as well as enabling new computational and sensing modalities.<\/p>\n \nIonQ Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. 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You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company\u2019s filings, including but not limited to those described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of IonQ’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. 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