IonQ has signed a final contract with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to provide a next-generation 100-qubit system named IonQ Tempo, a huge step forward for South Korea to establish a National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. The new system will be incorporated into KISTI-6, also known as HANGANG, the largest high-performance computing platform in South Korea, with the added aim of providing South Korea’s first hybrid quantum-classical computing infrastructure via a secure private cloud. The platform is designed to support advanced hybrid research and practical applications across multiple industries while strengthening national quantum infrastructure.
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“This is a defining moment for both IonQ and South Korea, as we deploy our most advanced quantum systems to address the nation’s most significant research and innovation challenges,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. KISTI will lead platform development and operations, with IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider. “This collaboration with IonQ represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to advancing quantum computing in South Korea,” said Dr. Sik Lee, President of KISTI.