Infleqtion to Drive UK’s Largest Quantum Computing Advancement with Neutral Atom Platform
Infleqtion to Drive UK’s Largest Quantum Computing Advancement with Neutral Atom Platform
BusinessNewsWire Report – OXFORD, England – June 9, 2025 – Infleqtion, a leading provider of quantum information technologies, has been awarded a second UK government grant as part of a £2.2 million initiative to significantly enhance the performance of its neutral atom quantum computing platform, Sqale. The effort is expected to deliver a 10–100x improvement in gate execution rates at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), reinforcing the UK’s role in scalable quantum infrastructure.
The upgrade will be centered at the NQCC in Harwell, Oxfordshire, where Infleqtion’s Sqale system already powers the Centre’s first quantum computing testbed. The goal is to enable a major leap in quantum system capability and commercialization through optical advancements and tighter circuit control.
“Infleqtion’s UK team is driving forward the boundaries of quantum performance,” said Tom Noel, Infleqtion’s VP of Quantum Computing. “Through the strengths of neutral atom design and optical control systems at the NQCC, we’re supporting faster, more reliable quantum circuit development.”
The year-long SQALE2 program will be carried out in partnership with key UK research institutions, including the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the University of Strathclyde, and the Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh.
The funding will accelerate development of next-generation optical and control tools to enable concurrent execution of quantum operations. This parallelized gate strategy is expected to multiply execution speeds ten to one hundred times, allowing more advanced quantum algorithms to run efficiently.
“Faster gate speeds are a key factor in realizing the full capabilities of quantum computing,” said Professor Elham Kashefi, Chief Scientist at the NQCC. “This project with Infleqtion and the Quantum Software Lab is a great example of the UK’s commitment to building scalable and application-ready quantum systems.”
Unlike conventional systems that use fabricated solid-state qubits, Infleqtion’s platform manipulates individual neutral atoms with laser light, offering strong control, stability, and scalability.
“Neutral atom architectures offer inherent flexibility and performance benefits,” said Ryan Hanley, President of Infleqtion UK. “This project demonstrates that performance scaling is possible thanks to the UK’s collaborative innovation ecosystem.”
Joint Research and Performance Validation
In collaboration with the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, Infleqtion will apply new optical systems to enable simultaneous gate operations. These improvements will increase circuit execution speeds and boost gate fidelity, supporting deeper quantum workflows and broader readiness for real-world applications.
To ensure rigorous results, the project will include independent benchmarking and validation from the University of Strathclyde, NPL, and the University of Edinburgh’s Quantum Software Lab. Verification will involve industry benchmarks as well as new frameworks created during the project.
This follows earlier UK-focused milestones from Infleqtion, including deploying its Sqale platform at the NQCC and teaming up with national academic and government institutions. The project further cements the UK’s leadership in building robust, high-performance quantum computing infrastructure.
About Infleqtion
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company delivering solutions in neutral atom quantum computing, atomic clocks, quantum software, and RF systems. With over 18 years of quantum commercialization experience, it provides advanced systems for precision navigation, timing, optimization, and computing. Infleqtion supports defense, enterprise, and scientific customers globally. Visit www.infleqtion.com for more.
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