IonQ Announces Agreement with the United Arab Emirates Technology Innovation Institute
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced the renewal of its agreement with Abu Dhabi's Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the UAE. The expanded partnership includes access to IonQ Forte, one of the company's most advanced commercial quantum computers, featuring 36 all-to-all connected qubits and AQ36 performance benchmark capabilities.
TII will utilize IonQ's quantum computing technology for various research applications, including: qubit-efficient encodings for physical systems simulation, quantum image processing, financial portfolio optimization, and estimating quantum systems properties for chemistry and materials science. This marks the second renewal in less than two years, strengthening IonQ's presence in the UAE region and supporting TII's mission to establish UAE as a leading technology hub.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) ha annunciato il rinnovo del suo accordo con il Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII) di Abu Dhabi, negli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Il partenariato ampliato include l'accesso a IonQ Forte, uno dei computer quantistici commerciali più avanzati dell'azienda, che vanta 36 qubit interconnessi e capacità di benchmark AQ36.
TII utilizzerà la tecnologia di calcolo quantistico di IonQ per varie applicazioni di ricerca, tra cui: codifiche efficienti in qubit per la simulazione di sistemi fisici, elaborazione di immagini quantistiche, ottimizzazione di portafogli finanziari e stima delle proprietà dei sistemi quantistici per chimica e scienza dei materiali. Questo rappresenta il secondo rinnovo in meno di due anni, rafforzando la presenza di IonQ nella regione degli EAU e sostenendo la missione di TII di stabilire gli EAU come un importante hub tecnologico.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) anunció la renovación de su acuerdo con el Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII) de Abu Dhabi, en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. La asociación ampliada incluye acceso a IonQ Forte, una de las computadoras cuánticas comerciales más avanzadas de la empresa, que cuenta con 36 qubits completamente interconectados y capacidades de referencia AQ36.
TII utilizará la tecnología de computación cuántica de IonQ para diversas aplicaciones de investigación, incluyendo: codificaciones eficientes en qubits para la simulación de sistemas físicos, procesamiento de imágenes cuánticas, optimización de carteras financieras y estimación de propiedades de sistemas cuánticos para la química y la ciencia de materiales. Esta es la segunda renovación en menos de dos años, fortaleciéndose la presencia de IonQ en la región de los EAU y apoyando la misión de TII de establecer a los EAU como un centro tecnológico líder.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ)는 아부다비의 양자 연구 센터인 기술 혁신 연구소(TII)와의 계약을 갱신했다고 발표했습니다. 확대된 파트너십에는 36개의 완전 상호 연결된 큐비트와 AQ36 성능 벤치마크 기능을 갖춘 회사의 가장 진보된 상업용 양자 컴퓨터인 IonQ Forte에 대한 접근이 포함됩니다.
TII는 IonQ의 양자 컴퓨팅 기술을 사용하여 물리적 시스템 시뮬레이션을 위한 큐비트 효율적 인코딩, 양자 이미지 처리, 재무 포트폴리오 최적화, 화학 및 재료 과학을 위한 양자 시스템 특성 추정 등의 다양한 연구 응용 프로그램에 활용할 것입니다. 이는 2년이 안 되는 기간에 두 번째 갱신으로, 아랍에미리트 지역에서 IonQ의 입지를 강화하고 TII의 UAE를 선도적인 기술 허브로 만드는 임무를 지원합니다.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) a annoncé le renouvellement de son accord avec le Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII) à Abou Dabi, aux Émirats Arabes Unis. Le partenariat élargi inclut l'accès à IonQ Forte, l'un des ordinateurs quantiques commerciaux les plus avancés de l'entreprise, avec 36 qubits entièrement connectés et des capacités de référence AQ36.
TII utilisera la technologie de calcul quantique d'IonQ pour diverses applications de recherche, notamment : des codages efficaces en qubits pour la simulation de systèmes physiques, le traitement d'images quantiques, l'optimisation de portefeuilles financiers et l'estimation des propriétés des systèmes quantiques pour la chimie et les sciences des matériaux. Cela marque le deuxième renouvellement en moins de deux ans, renforçant la présence d'IonQ dans la région des ÉAU et soutenant la mission de TII d'établir les ÉAU en tant que centre technologique de premier plan.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) gab die Verlängerung seines Vertrags mit dem Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi, VAE, bekannt. Die erweiterte Partnerschaft umfasst den Zugang zu IonQ Forte, einem der fortschrittlichsten kommerziellen Quantencomputer des Unternehmens, mit 36 vollständig miteinander verbundenen Qubits und AQ36 Leistungsbenchmarks.
TII wird die Quantencomputing-Technologie von IonQ für verschiedene Forschungsanwendungen nutzen, darunter: qubit-effiziente Kodierungen zur Simulation physikalischer Systeme, Quantenbildverarbeitung, Finanzportfoliomanagement und die Schätzung von Eigenschaften quantenmechanischer Systeme für Chemie und Materialwissenschaften. Dies ist die zweite Verlängerung in weniger als zwei Jahren und stärkt IonQs Präsenz in der VAE-Region und unterstützt TII's Ziel, die VAE als führendes Technologiezentrum zu etablieren.
- Renewed customer agreement with UAE's Technology Innovation Institute, indicating strong client retention
- Agreement includes access to IonQ Forte, featuring advanced 36-qubit architecture
- Expansion of existing partnership demonstrates growing market presence in UAE region
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The renewal of IonQ's agreement with UAE's Technology Innovation Institute marks a strategically significant development that strengthens IonQ's position in the rapidly evolving quantum computing market. The upgrade to IonQ Forte access demonstrates growing customer confidence and validates IonQ's technological capabilities in the international arena.
The deal's structure is particularly noteworthy for three reasons: First, the rapid renewal cycle (within two years) suggests strong customer satisfaction and potential for recurring revenue streams. Second, the expansion to include IonQ Forte access indicates upselling success, which could translate to higher revenue per customer. Third, the partnership with a prestigious Middle Eastern research institution provides IonQ with a strategic foothold in a region investing heavily in technological advancement.
The technical specifications of IonQ Forte, with its 36 all-to-all connected qubits, position IonQ at the forefront of commercially available quantum systems. The diverse range of applications being explored by TII - from quantum image processing to financial portfolio optimization - demonstrates the system's versatility and real-world applicability, potentially attracting similar research institutions and commercial entities.
This partnership could serve as a blueprint for IonQ's international expansion strategy, particularly in regions prioritizing technological sovereignty and research capabilities. The agreement's focus on advanced applications like quantum-classical hybrid algorithms suggests potential for developing practical, revenue-generating quantum solutions, which could accelerate IonQ's path to commercialization.
The renewal marks the continuation of IonQ’s customer agreement with UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute, reinforcing IonQ’s expanding presence in the region
Today’s agreement expands the parties’ January 2023 partnership and incorporates access to IonQ Forte – one of IonQ’s most powerful, commercially available quantum computers to date. IonQ Forte is powered by IonQ’s largest single core quantum processor and represents the cutting edge in trapped ion architecture with its 36 all-to-all connected qubits and the ability to pass the AQ36 performance benchmark. With access to IonQ Forte, TII can create a solutions platform for hybrid quantum/classical algorithms such as variational quantum algorithms.
“We are proud to have TII as a returning customer and to support their ambitious quantum research initiatives. Having renewed our relationship for the second time in less than two years, we value the confidence that UAE’s TII has shown in IonQ as one of their quantum partners,” said Rima Alameddine, Chief Revenue Officer at IonQ.
TII is using quantum computing to accelerate research for a variety of applications using the IonQ platform including:
- Advancing qubit-efficient encodings for applications in simulating physical systems, quantum image processing, and solving linear systems of equations.
- Enabling faster quantum time-to-solution and better solution quality for applications such as financial portfolio optimization.
- Estimating key properties of quantum systems such as the ground-state energy with applications to chemistry and materials science.
- Innovating efficient methods to upload classical data (e.g. images) into quantum states.
“Our continued work with IonQ enables us to stay at the forefront of quantum research and further the UAE’s position as a leading technology and innovation hub,” said Prof. Dr. Leandro Aolita, Acting Chief Researcher QRC (Quantum Research Center) & Executive Director Quantum Algorithms. “These advanced quantum systems are integral to our efforts and we’re excited to explore more possibilities with IonQ Forte.”
To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq.com.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industry, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in
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