NOBEL Laureate John Martinis is co-leading a new global initiative, the Quantum Scaling Alliance, which launched Monday with the goal of building a practical and cost-effective quantum supercomputer. The consortium brings together eight leading technology organizations with the aim to transition quantum computing from experimental demonstrations to industry-scale applications. The Alliance is co-led by Dr. Martinis, awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work in quantum computing, and Dr. Masoud Mohseni of HPE Labs, who serves as quantum system architect for the initiative. Together, they will coordinate expertise across the member organizations to tackle one of the field’s most significant challenges: scalability. “Quantum computers hold the key to transforming industries through their unique ability to tackle intrinsically quantum problems,” said Martinis. “By harnessing quantum systems, we can achieve breakthroughs in areas ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable fertilizer production — solving challenges previously thought insurmountable.” The Alliance brings together cross-functional leaders across the quantum and supercomputing ecosystem, including:1QBit, Applied Materials, Inc., HPE, Qolab, Quantum Machines, Riverlane, Synopsys, and University of Wisconsin. HPE, a leader in high-performance computing, is collaborating with the Alliance to build hybrid solutions that integrate quantum capabilities with classical supercomputing. This convergence is expected to open new frontiers in drug discovery, materials research, and secure data processing. “For quantum to succeed as a viable long-term computing paradigm, it must scale by integrating with classical supercomputing systems,” said Mohseni. “The Quantum Scaling Alliance is offering a full-stack solution — a large partnership with horizontal integration that unlocks compute potential that is otherwise unachievable through a vertical approach.” The Alliance’s work aims not only to accelerate scientific discovery but also to prepare industries for coming technological shifts — from new acceleration technologies to the challenges of post-quantum security.(SD-Agencies) | 