Rigetti Announces Novera QPU Sale to the University of Saskatchewan The Novera QPU will be at the core of the University of Saskatchewan’s first quantum computing system BERKELEY, Calif., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it has sold a 9-qubit Novera™ QPU to the University of Saskatchewan (“USask”). The Novera QPU, which was shipped in March, will be at the core of USask’s first quantum computing system. The system will be managed by USask’s Centre for Quantum Topology and its Applications (“quanTA”), an interdisciplinary institute devoted to advancing quantum science and quantum technology development. “By providing hands-on access to real quantum computing hardware, academic institutions like USask are enabling students and researchers to pursue groundbreaking advances in quantum science and technology. We are delighted that USask has selected a Rigetti Novera QPU for their quanTA Centre and congratulate them on this exciting new phase of quantum technology exploration and innovation,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO. “At quanTA, our goal is to make Western Canada a competitive force in quantum science and quantum technology development. The establishment of a quantum computing testbed is fundamental to providing the USask community with the resources needed to embark on innovative research in areas including quantum materials, quantum algorithms, and quantum computing architecture. With the Novera QPU at the core of our first quantum computing system, we are excited to embark on this next era of discovery,” says Dr. Steven Rayan, quanTA Executive Director and USask Mathematics and Statistics Professor. "This remarkable milestone is a monumental achievement that positions USask as a key player in quantum research on the world stage. As we step into the future, USask is continuing to establish itself as a cutting-edge