Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia Partner to Advance Australia's Quantum Capability
Key Highlights
- ➤Quantinuum (QNT) and UWA sign MOU to advance Australia’s quantum capability
- ➤UWA researchers, students and entrepreneurs gain cloud access to Quantinuum’s full-stack platform
- ➤Access includes Helios, described as the world’s most accurate commercial quantum computer
- ➤Potential applications centre targets critical minerals, energy, agriculture and healthcare
- ➤MOU is non-binding and proposed applications centre may not be established
Expert Statements
Marvin Lee, Country Leader at Quantinuum
“Australia has set an ambitious vision for quantum, and it is making meaningful progress toward turning that vision into reality thanks to leadership from institutions like UWA”
Marvin Lee, Country Leader at Quantinuum
“Together, we’re bringing our full suite of capabilities, from world-leading hardware and software to application expertise and ecosystem programs, to develop practical quantum applications and hybrid workflows that will prepare Australia for the quantum era and support the nation’s future prosperity.”
Jingbo Wang, Founder and Director of UWA’s Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithm (QUISA)
“Through co-design with potential end users and quantum computing hardware providers, this initiative will create new opportunities for UWA researchers, students and industry partners, while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the University. We look forward to exploring all the opportunities this will bring for our researchers as well as student pathways, internships and workforce training initiatives”
Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia
“Access to leading quantum technologies helps Australian researchers, students and companies build capability and understand where quantum can deliver real value.”
Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia
“Collaborations like this create opportunities to develop skills, test applications and connect research with industry challenges. Australia has strengths across the quantum technology stack. Access to the best capabilities, both here and internationally, will help translate those strengths into economic and community benefit.”
Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia Partner to Advance Australia's Quantum Capability PR Newswire
BROOMFIELD, Colo. and PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5, 2026 * Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia (UWA) sign MOU to help prepare Australia's workforce and innovation ecosystem for the hybrid quantum-AI-HPC computing era * Quantinuum will provide UWA-affiliated researchers, students and entrepreneurs with access to its full-stack quantum computing ecosystem, including Helios, the world's most accurate commercial quantum computer(1) * Collaboration will focus on developing quantum applications for sectors critical to Australia's economy, including critical minerals, energy, agriculture, and healthcare BROOMFIELD, Colo. and PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The University of Western Australia (UWA) to advance Australia's quantum capability by expanding access to advanced quantum computing, developing quantum talent, and accelerating the development of practical applications that integrate quantum computing, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC).
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