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Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia Partner to Advance Australia's Quantum Capability

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  • Quantinuum & The University of Western Australia (UWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 5, 2026, to prepare Australia's workforce for the hybrid quantum-AI-HPC computing era.
  • UWA researchers, students, & entrepreneurs will gain cloud-based access to Quantinuum's full-stack quantum ecosystem, including the Helios quantum computer.
  • The collaboration focuses on developing quantum applications for critical Australian economic sectors, specifically critical minerals, energy, agriculture, & healthcare.
  • Both organizations plan to explore establishing a university-wide quantum computing applications centre to unite academic, industry, & government stakeholders.
  • The partnership includes engagement with Quantinuum's Q-Net & Startup Partner Program to provide training, global collaboration, & accelerated solution development.
  • Quantinuum experts will assist UWA in evaluating use cases, establishing technical benchmarks, & assessing hybrid workflows that integrate quantum computing, AI, & HPC.
  • The MOU aims to strengthen Australia's long-term quantum ambitions by building technical capabilities, innovation networks, & practical quantum-enabled solutions.