NVIDIA has launched the world's largest research supercomputer dedicated to quantum computing, named ABCI-Q, housed at Japan's new Global Research and Development Centre for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT).

Delivered in collaboration with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), ABCI-Q combines over 2,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs with multiple quantum processors to enable advanced quantum-AI workloads.

ABCI-Q integrates seamlessly with CUDA-Q, NVIDIA's open-source hybrid computing platform, and supports superconducting, neutral atom, and photonic qubit technologies.

The platform is designed to tackle quantum computing challenges such as error correction and application development, potentially transforming industries like healthcare, finance and energy.

Leaders from NVIDIA and AIST believe the facility will serve as a testing ground for accelerating real-world quantum computing applications. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between experimental hardware and scalable, practical systems capable of solving complex global problems.

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