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Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Topic (QBIT) Stage A

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Solicitation · DARPA-PA-26-02-02

posted 9 March 2026 · closed 30 September 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 · 4 postings

Summary

DARPA is soliciting innovative research approaches for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBIT) to address challenges in building utility‑scale fault‑tolerant quantum computers and related computational workflows. The effort aims to uncover revolutionary design, engineering, testing, and evaluation methods beyond incremental improvements, giving DARPA visibility into new entrants and solutions.

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