IonQ Announces Partnership with QuantumCT to Expand Quantum Computing Access
Business Wire•04/11/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤QuantumCT will purchase IonQ cloud access for Connecticut organizations
- ➤Contract includes more than 150 hours of IonQ quantum-computer runtime
- ➤Access covers universities, research laboratories, startups, and enterprises statewide
- ➤IonQ achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity in 2025
Expert Statements
Scott Millard, Chief Business Officer of IonQ
“Regional quantum ecosystems thrive when researchers and innovators have access to advanced quantum computers.”
Scott Millard, Chief Business Officer of IonQ
“By securing access to quantum computing resources, QuantumCT is giving Connecticut’s universities, startups, and enterprises the opportunity to build practical quantum capabilities today.”
Scott Millard, Chief Business Officer of IonQ
“We’re proud that IonQ’s systems will power that work and help strengthen Connecticut’s quantum community.”
Vivek Ramakrishnan, Interim CEO of QuantumCT
“Expanding access to advanced quantum computing resources is an important step in helping Connecticut’s researchers, startups, and industry partners move from exploration to practical application.”
Vivek Ramakrishnan, Interim CEO of QuantumCT
“Our agreement with IonQ gives the QuantumCT ecosystem access to the trapped-ion platform, along with the technical support needed to put that capability to work.”
Vivek Ramakrishnan, Interim CEO of QuantumCT
“At the same time, QuantumCT intends to build a broader, modality-diverse computing environment, providing access to multiple quantum computing approaches so users can match the right technology to the right problem.”
Vivek Ramakrishnan, Interim CEO of QuantumCT
“This partnership is an important part of that strategy and of our goal to strengthen Connecticut’s position as a leading hub for quantum innovation.”
IonQ Announces Partnership with QuantumCT to Expand Quantum Computing Access
Agreement secures IonQ compute resources for Connecticut-based universities, researchers, and enterprises advancing quantum information science and technologies
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