Florida International University To Get IonQ’s 256-qubit Computer By Late 2027

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Florida International University will gain access to a 256-qubit quantum computer from IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) by late 2027, establishing it as the first university in Florida with this level of quantum computing hardware. The IonQ Superion system will place FIU researchers alongside those at the University of Chicago and University of Cambridge, providing a powerful tool to address problems beyond the reach of conventional computers.

“Bringing this extraordinary research tool to Miami is an investment in discovery, in our students, and in our country’s ability to compete in a rapidly developing field,” said FIU President Jeanette M. Nuñez. This partnership designates FIU as IonQ’s flagship academic partner in Florida, aiming to create a central hub for quantum research within a growing tech ecosystem.

IonQ’s Superion 256 System Expands FIU’s Quantum Computing Access

Florida International University will be the first in the state to house a 256-qubit quantum computer, the IonQ Superion 256, scheduled for installation in late 2027. The system’s arrival is expected to significantly bolster Florida’s growing quantum computing infrastructure and provide direct access for researchers and students to a full-stack, trapped-ion quantum computer. The Superion 256 is not simply a more powerful conventional computer; it utilizes a fundamentally different method of processing information, opening avenues for tackling problems beyond the reach of classical systems.