Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the research and development lab of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced a significant milestone in its quantum computing journey. The institute has successfully completed the technical integration of its open-source quantum middleware, Qibo, with NVIDIA’s industry-leading CUDA-Q platform, paving the way for more powerful and efficient hybrid computing systems.
Bridging Quantum and Classical Worlds
The integration addresses a critical challenge in the evolution of quantum computing: enabling seamless interoperability between quantum processors and classical computing systems. By connecting Qibo with the multi-level intermediate representation (MLIR) dialect used in CUDA-Q, TII is breaking down barriers that often lock researchers into proprietary platforms.
This development, available in Qibo version v0.2.22, provides dedicated exporter and importer tools that support streamlined interaction between software layers. It empowers researchers to design, test, and optimise complex workflows across diverse computing architectures more efficiently, a crucial step in moving quantum computing from experimental stages to practical application.
Unlocking High-Speed Performance
A key outcome of this integration is that TII is now positioned to evaluate NVIDIA NVQLink, a high-speed interconnect designed to link quantum processing units (QPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs). This will allow the institute to conduct detailed performance assessments on hybrid infrastructure, analysing everything from quantum algorithms and error correction routines to calibration tools.
The ability to test where tighter hardware coupling between quantum and classical components can deliver speed or accuracy improvements is fundamental to building the next generation of scalable computing systems and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to establish global leadership in quantum technology.
Fostering an Open Quantum Ecosystem
This project underscores TII’s commitment to advancing open and flexible quantum software tools. Qibo, an open-source framework written in Python and C/C++, was designed for versatility, supporting quantum algorithms across various computer systems. TII has been a key supporter of its development since joining the effort in 2021.
By integrating this open platform with an industry-standard tool like CUDA-Q, TII is not only enhancing its own research capabilities but also contributing to a more interoperable and accessible global quantum ecosystem. The institute plans to further deepen the collaboration by adding Qibo as a direct target within the CUDA-Q framework, which will further streamline development and hardware access.
About Technology Innovation Institute (TII)
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). TII is a pioneering global research and development center that focuses on applied research and new-age technology capabilities. The institute has several dedicated research centers in advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, AI and digital science, directed energy, quantum, and secure systems.
Source: Middle East AI News
