This evolution includes the termination of Pasqal’s participation in the defense program LSQUARE (otherwise known as PROQCIMA), to which Pasqal participated in its first phase and successfully completed all the technological objectives. Pasqal thanks the French Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) of the Ministry of the Armed Forces for having supported it during the first phase of the defense program LSQUARE.

Pasqal is now invited to participate in the civil public support programs currently being defined. As a first step in this civil collaboration, the company has been requested by the French Secrétariat général pour l’investissement (SGPI) and the French Direction générale des entreprises (DGE) to submit a specific research and development program for fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) based on neutral atoms, and consistent with Pasqal’s advanced technology level and commercial maturity.

This focus on commercial-led development will provide further support to Pasqal to accelerate the implementation of its FTQC roadmap beyond the scope of the PROQCIMA program.

In just seven years, Pasqal has established itself as one of the global leaders in quantum computing, thus demonstrating the ability of French deeptech, with the support of public authorities, to bring forth world-class industrial champions. Pasqal operates the second largest fleet of complex quantum computers in the world, with world-leading companies among its customers.