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D-Wave's Quantum Circuits subsidiary positioned as NSF partner for fault-tolerant quantum architecture
Alan Baratz· D-Wave Quantum· Quantum· 2026-06-30· about D-Wave Quantum Inc. (via Quantum Circuits, LLC subsidiary); Yale University (QBTS)
“D-Wave, through its New-Haven, Connecticut-based subsidiary Quantum Circuits, LLC, will give ERASE researchers access to its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources. The award moves ERASE into the second phase of the NQVL program”
Why it matters
D-Wave's Quantum Circuits subsidiary is embedded in a multi-year, NSF-backed consortium (ERASE) developing fault-tolerant quantum architectures. This signals government-backed validation and multi-phase funding extending beyond the initial $1.566M grant.
Investment implication
D-Wave gains visibility into next-generation quantum error correction roadmaps and strengthens ties to academic research leaders. The multi-phase NQVL structure suggests sustained government support and potential additional tranches tied to technical milestones.