IonQ is taking yet another confident step toward global quantum leadership—this time, in partnership with Australia’s Emergence Quantum.

In a newly announced strategic collaboration, IonQ is joining forces with Emergence Quantum to deepen its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and expand the capabilities of its quantum hardware. For IonQ, this isn’t just another overseas venture—it’s a deliberate effort to harness Australia’s robust quantum research ecosystem while bringing high-performance quantum computing closer to reality.

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Emergence Quantum was founded by veterans of Microsoft’s quantum program and other leading institutions. Led by Prof. David Reilly and Thomas Ohki, the team brings deep expertise in systems engineering, quantum control, and hardware innovation—making them ideal partners for IonQ’s next chapter of growth.

Together, the two companies will co-develop next-generation components for ion trap-based quantum systems. That includes smarter electronics for qubit control, new materials research, and the designs aimed at simplifying complex quantum hardware while boosting scalability. These innovations could push quantum systems toward real-world, scalable deployment.

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What’s especially exciting about this partnership is that it empowers Australia’s quantum industry without displacing its local talent—something Professor Reilly noted has been a long-standing challenge. By collaborating rather than outsourcing, IonQ is ensuring that innovation and expertise stay rooted in the region while gaining global reach.

As IonQ continues to build on prior collaborations in Australia—such as with the Australian National University—this new alliance signals a strong commitment to co-creating the future of quantum, not just in labs, but also in practice, and globally.

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