Yale University is leading an initiative to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing, supported by a $1,566,250 grant from the National Science Foundation’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program. D-Wave Quantum Inc. will contribute its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources to the ERASE project, collaborating with researchers from multiple academic institutions and industry organizations. This funding demonstrates the NSF’s commitment to scalable quantum technologies and builds on existing U.S. government support for D-Wave’s innovations. “NSF’s continued support for the ERASE project highlights the national importance of accelerating progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, emphasizing the project’s role in strengthening U.S. leadership in the field. NSF Grant Supports ERASE Project for Fault-Tolerant Computing D-Wave Quantum Inc. will contribute its dual-rail gate-model quantum computing technology to the initiative, providing researchers with a platform for exploring fault tolerance strategies. This funding, awarded through the NQVL program, specifically supports access to D-Wave’s superconducting gate-model resources via its subsidiary, Quantum Circuits, LLC, located in New Haven, Connecticut. This second phase of NQVL funding demonstrates sustained confidence in the project’s approach to achieving scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Researchers will utilize selected development interfaces and APIs to test novel software, compiler designs, and error-correction methods on D-Wave’s hardware, accelerating the development of technologies needed to scale gate-model quantum computing beyond current limitations. The project extends beyond technological advancement, prioritizing workforce development through collaborations with academic and industrial partners to cultivate a skilled quantum talent pipeline. D-Wave’s Dual-Rail Technology Enables Gate-Model Quantum Access This funding, awarded through the NQVL program, provides researchers with access to D-Wave’s unique dual-rail gate-model technology, differentiating it from competitors focused on a single quantum approach. Led by Yale University, the ERASE project unites academic and industry partners to tackle the challenges of building fault-tolerant quantum computers, and D-Wave’s New-Haven