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Rigetti Invests $100M in UK Quantum Computing Initiative

3/27/2026

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Rigetti Computing will invest up to $100 million in the United Kingdom (UK) to develop a quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits within three to four years.
The investment supports UK's £2 billion national quantum program to boost domestic infrastructure.
Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni cited UK collaboration and commitment to advancing quantum technology.
Rigetti has deployed a 36-qubit system at National Quantum Computing Centre and secured contracts for additional systems.

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Rigetti Computing will invest up to $100 million in the United Kingdom (UK) to develop a quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits within three to four years.
The investment supports UK's £2 billion national quantum program to boost domestic infrastructure.
Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni cited UK collaboration and commitment to advancing quantum technology.
Rigetti has deployed a 36-qubit system at National Quantum Computing Centre and secured contracts for additional systems.