Rigetti Announces Order for a 108-Qubit Quantum Computer from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Core Viewpoint - Rigetti Computing has secured an $8.4 million purchase order to deliver a 108-qubit quantum computer to the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in India, highlighting the increasing demand for on-premises quantum computing systems as governments prioritize quantum technology [1][3]. Company Overview - Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing, utilizing superconducting qubits, which are recognized for their scalability and fast gate speeds, achieving 50-70 nanoseconds, significantly faster than other modalities [5]. - The company operates quantum computers through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform, providing high-performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing [7]. - Rigetti's systems range from 9-qubit to 180-qubit quantum computing systems, designed to support national laboratories and quantum computing centers [6]. Partnership and Development - The order from C-DAC builds on an existing partnership, with a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2025 to co-develop hybrid quantum computing systems for government laboratories and academic research [4]. - Rigetti's proprietary chiplet-based architecture is central to its strategy for scaling to high qubit count systems necessary for error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing [2]. C-DAC Overview - The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a premier R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India, focusing on enhancing national technological capabilities and responding to market needs in information technology [9][10]. - C-DAC is engaged in significant projects in quantum technologies, including the development of quantum accelerators and a national quantum computing reference facility [12].