D-Wave Quantum Inc. reports developments in commercial quantum computing systems, software and services. The company provides dual-platform quantum computing across annealing and gate-model technologies, with enterprise-grade systems available on premises and through its Leap™ quantum cloud service.
Recurring D-Wave news covers technology roadmaps, scientific presentations, hybrid quantum software, quantum artificial intelligence, customer adoption and Quantum Computing as a Service agreements. Company updates also address applications in logistics, manufacturing, life sciences, defense, scheduling, materials science, fault detection and financial modeling, along with financial results, investor events and quantum-industry conferences.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) announced that customer Shionogi won first place in the NEDO Challenge’s Quality of Life category for quantum-assisted drug-discovery research.
The recognized work includes a study published in Scientific Reports in July 2026, conducted with D-Wave, that integrated its annealing quantum computing technology into an AI model for molecular design. The quantum-assisted model generated chemically valid molecular representations 97% of the time, compared with 73% for an equivalent classical model. It also generated a higher proportion of molecules with strong drug-likeness scores than the classical model and training dataset.
The ¥40 million prize will support Shionogi’s continued quantum-computing research in drug discovery. The award recognizes broader work combining quantum computing with classical high-performance computing to generate and evaluate drug candidate molecules.
D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS) and LG CNS signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to advance enterprise quantum optimization adoption.
The collaboration targets South Korea and international markets, with the goal of moving applications from proof of concept into production. The companies intend to combine D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology with LG CNS’s mathematical optimization and systems integration expertise to develop customer applications in manufacturing, telecommunications, finance and retail. They also intend to pursue joint go-to-market opportunities. The memorandum sets out a planned collaboration rather than a binding agreement.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before market open on November 10, 2026.
The quarter ended September 30, 2026. A webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day will cover results and the business outlook, with CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and Acting CFO Greg Golkov. Results, a webcast recording and a transcript will be available on the investor relations website.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) announced that management will participate in six investor conferences during November and December 2026.
The schedule includes Cantor on November 11 in Miami; BMO on November 12, RBC on November 17 and ROTH on November 18 in New York City; BNP Paribas virtually on November 19; and UBS on December 2–3 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS) announced that its Advantage2 annealing quantum computer has arrived in Lombardy, Italy, for installation in Como. The delivery follows a €10 million agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology (SQT) to deploy an annealing quantum computer in Europe. SQT acquired 50% of the system’s capacity for five years and holds an option to purchase the full system.
Funded by SQT and called VoltaB1 within the Q-Alliance ecosystem, the system is scheduled for formal inauguration at Villa Saporiti on October 16, 2026. Once installed, it will provide European researchers, universities and businesses with access to quantum computing. Once operational, it will also be accessible through D-Wave’s Leap real-time quantum cloud service. The arrival advances deployment, but installation and operation remain future steps.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and SkyWater Technology announced a multi-year agreement extending their collaboration on specialized semiconductor process development and manufacturing.
The agreement supports D-Wave’s roadmap for superconducting quantum computing across its annealing and gate-model platforms. D-Wave will continue working with SkyWater’s Minnesota fabrication team, maintaining access to manufacturing capabilities and process expertise developed around its technology requirements. The terms protect D-Wave’s intellectual property as it advances its quantum systems.
The partnership spans more than a decade and has supported multiple generations of D-Wave technology, including fabrication of Advantage2 processors. Separately, the companies plan a proof-of-concept extending their manufacturing maintenance model to resource availability, technician constraints and other factory-specific constraints.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has partnered with the University of Arkansas to explore quantum computing applications for complex supply chain problems. The collaboration with the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business establishes the Quantum Supply Chain Initiative Support Fund, intended to support education and independent research across retail, transportation and national defense.
The partners plan to explore quantum optimization—using quantum computing to evaluate possible solutions—for transportation routing, logistics network design, inventory and resource allocation, scheduling and decisions during disruptions. Joint efforts may also include curriculum and case development, student learning opportunities and engagement with industry, government and academic stakeholders. D-Wave has also joined the center’s partnership program.
D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ: QBTS) launched a gate-model quantum computing simulator beta program, giving select customers early access before general availability. Participants include BBVA, FirstQFM, Florida Atlantic University and the Jülich Supercomputing Centre.
The simulator supports error-aware programming, which incorporates information about detected quantum errors, and application development ahead of D-Wave’s forthcoming gate-model systems. Access is through the Leap quantum cloud service and Ocean software development kit. Peer-reviewed research published in Nature demonstrated a two-qubit entangling gate that preserves the underlying architecture’s error-detection advantages. D-Wave plans development bundles combining simulator and future system access with expert guidance.
CGI (GIB) announced a strategic partnership with D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) on 23 September 2026 to accelerate enterprise adoption of quantum computing for real-world optimization and decision-making challenges.
Under the go-to-market agreement, CGI will integrate D-Wave’s quantum platforms, including access to the Advantage2™ quantum computer and hybrid solvers, into its advanced technology services portfolio. The companies will co-develop quantum-enabled use cases across logistics, transportation and retail, targeting applications such as industrial production planning, energy grid optimization, asset maintenance, train scheduling, rail operations, supply chain planning, delivery routing and workforce scheduling.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) has appointed veteran financial technology executive Bernard Gavgani to its Board of Directors and to its Cybersecurity Committee. Gavgani currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management and previously was Group Chief Information Officer at BNP Paribas.
He brings experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization, drawn from multiple senior roles in capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, operations, and inspection functions. D-Wave leadership said his background in technology decision-making within a highly regulated global enterprise will support the company’s long-term strategy, market positioning, and strengthening of technology infrastructure and operational capabilities.