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DARPA Unveils Quantum Computing Program with 19 Teams

4/15/2026

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DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) launched the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program to advance quantum computing by integrating diverse qubit types.
The HARQ program involves 19 teams from 15 organizations, pursuing MOSAIC software frameworks and QSB high-fidelity interconnects.
Over the next 24 months, teams will establish architectural principles and tools for quantum infrastructure.
The work aims to enable future quantum applications in materials science and national security.

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DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) launched the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program to advance quantum computing by integrating diverse qubit types.
The HARQ program involves 19 teams from 15 organizations, pursuing MOSAIC software frameworks and QSB high-fidelity interconnects.
Over the next 24 months, teams will establish architectural principles and tools for quantum infrastructure.
The work aims to enable future quantum applications in materials science and national security.