D-Wave Systems Inc.

D-Wave Quantum Systems Inc. is a Burnaby, British Columbia-based Canadian quantum computing firm. D-Wave is a pioneer in designing and implementing quantum computing devices, software, and services. D-Wave was the first firm in the world to sell computers that used quantum effects in their operation. Lockheed Martin, the University of Southern California, Google/NASA, and Los Alamos National Laboratory were among D-Wave's early customers.

D-Wave has always focused on providing solutions and services that give the quickest path to practical, real-world applications with customer value. Discover how D-Wave can help your organization grow in areas ranging from manufacturing and logistics to financial services, life sciences, and many more.

D-Wave's 2X Quantum Computer with over 1,000 qubits was placed at NASA Ames Research Center's Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab in 2015. They've since shipped systems with 2,048 qubits. D-Wave said in 2019 that a 5000-qubit system would be available in mid-2020, utilizing their new Pegasus chip with 15 connections per qubit. D-Wave's computers do not implement a generic quantum computer; instead, they execute specialized quantum annealing. On the other hand, D-Wave announced plans in 2021 to work on universal gate-based quantum computers in the future.

While quantum computers are highly sophisticated devices, utilizing one is not. D-Wave has leveraged the capability of the Advantage quantum computer to enable the easily accessible Leap quantum cloud service, as well as built hybrid solvers that combine the best of classical and quantum resources into simple tools.

Founded: 1999

Headquarters: Burnaby, British Columbia

Website: https://www.dwavesys.com/