IBM advances to Stage C in DARPA quantum computer program
Technology company IBM qualified for the third evaluation phase of DARPA s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to test hardware architectures for fault tolerant quantum computing
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - IBM has been chosen for Stage C in DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), marking a significant step towards building a fault-tolerant quantum computer. This phase involves rigorous testing and measurement by independent experts to assess IBM's quantum hardware, technology, systems engineering, and architectures.
Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, expressed confidence in IBM's path to creating a fault-tolerant quantum computer, with an expected delivery by 2029 and plans to scale beyond that. Founded by DARPA in 2024, the QBI aims to determine if an industrially useful fault-tolerant quantum computer can be built by 2033.
IBM's quantum computers are currently utilized by over 340 organizations in various sectors for scientific research and development. In 2025, IBM submitted its initial technical concept for a fault-tolerant quantum computer, and in 2026, it presented a comprehensive research and development plan outlining how to achieve this goal.
IBM's progression aligns with the QBI's requirements, and the company plans to collaborate with partners to accelerate the timeline towards fault-tolerant quantum computing.
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