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DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI)
Tracking quantum computing companies through DARPA's rigorous validation program for utility-scale quantum computing by 2033.
Program Goal
Determine if a quantum computer whose computational value exceeds its cost can be built by 2033. This is not a competition—DARPA supports all viable approaches with available funding.
QBI Program Stages Launched July 2024
Stage A Announced April 2025
Initial technical concept for fault-tolerant quantum computer
Duration: 6 months
✓ = Advanced to Stage B | ✗ = Did not advance | + 2 companies not publicly disclosed
Stage B Announced November 2025
Comprehensive R&D plan validation and risk assessment
Duration: 12 months
Stage C
Hardware verification and validation testing
Duration: Multi-year
US2QC Program (Pilot) Precursor to QBI
Phase 1
Initial feasibility grants
Phase 2
Technical development and validation
Phase 3 (Validation) February 2025
Final validation and co-design stage
Technology Distribution (Stage B)
*Microsoft (Topological) and PsiQuantum (Photonic) are in the separate US2QC Phase 3 program
Sources
- DARPA QBI Program Page
- DARPA: Two utility-scale approaches selected (Feb 2025)
- DARPA: 11 Companies Advance to Stage B (Nov 2025)
- IBM Newsroom: DARPA QBI Advancement
Last updated: December 4, 2025
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