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DARPA Launches Ambitious Quantum Computing Initiative for 2026

8/13/2025

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The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program, aiming to revolutionize quantum computing. With a focus on MOSAIC for circuit compilers and QSB for interconnect technologies, this initiative invites companies to submit proposals until October 2025, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements set to begin in February 2026.

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The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program, aiming to revolutionize quantum computing. With a focus on MOSAIC for circuit compilers and QSB for interconnect technologies, this initiative invites companies to submit proposals until October 2025, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements set to begin in February 2026.