IBM Quantum Roadmap

The future of computing is quantum.

Quantum
Roadmap

Strategic milestones

All information being released represents IBM’s current intent, is subject to change or withdrawal, and represents only goals and objectives.

You can learn more about the progress of individual items by downloading the PDF in the top right corner.

Expand the utility of quantum computing.

Demonstrate accurate execution of a quantum circuit at a scale beyond exact classical simulation. (5K gates on 156 qubits)

Extend algorithms on quantum computing + HPC and demonstrate error correction code.

We will release Quantum + HPC tools that will leverage Nighthawk, a new higher-connectivity quantum processor able to execute more complex circuits.

Demonstrate first example of scientific quantum advantage and a fault-tolerant module.

We will demonstrate the first examples of quantum advantage using a quantum computer with HPC.

Diversify quantum advantage and entangle fault-tolerant modules.

The scale, quality, speed of the quantum computer will improve to allow executing quantum circuits at a scale of 10K gates on a 1000+ qubits.

Deliver the first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

The first fault-tolerant quantum computer will be available to clients and allow execution of 100M gates on 200 qubits.

Unlock the full power of quantum computing at scale.

Scale fault-tolerant quantum computers to run circuits of 1 billion gates on up to 2000 qubits, unlocking the full power of quantum computing.