IQM and Zurich Instruments Launch Real-Time Quantum Error Correction Demonstrator

The new system uses NVIDIA NVQLink to enable real-time quantum error correction.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:19pm

IQM, a leading provider of superconducting quantum computers, and Zurich Instruments, a pioneer in quantum control instrumentation, have announced the launch of a real-time quantum error correction demonstrator. The new system leverages NVIDIA's NVQLink technology to enable real-time error correction on quantum hardware.

Why it matters

Quantum error correction is a critical component for scaling up quantum computers and making them more reliable and practical for real-world applications. This demonstration showcases the progress being made in this area and highlights the potential for future quantum computing breakthroughs.

The details

The real-time quantum error correction demonstrator combines IQM's quantum hardware with Zurich Instruments' control electronics and NVIDIA's NVQLink technology. The system is designed to detect and correct errors in quantum computations in real-time, a key step towards building large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers.

  • The demonstrator was launched on March 16, 2026.

The players

IQM

A leading provider of superconducting quantum computers.

Zurich Instruments

A pioneer in quantum control instrumentation.

NVIDIA

A technology company that developed the NVQLink technology used in the demonstrator.

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What they’re saying

“This demonstrator represents a significant milestone in the development of practical quantum computing. By combining our expertise in quantum hardware and control electronics with NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology, we are taking a major step towards realizing the full potential of quantum computers.”

— Mikko Möttönen, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, IQM

“The collaboration between IQM, Zurich Instruments, and NVIDIA showcases the power of bringing together complementary expertise to advance the field of quantum computing. We are excited to see how this demonstrator can pave the way for future breakthroughs.”

— Jürg Dual, CEO, Zurich Instruments

What’s next

The companies plan to continue refining the real-time quantum error correction demonstrator and explore ways to further improve its performance and scalability.

The takeaway

This collaboration between leading quantum computing and technology companies demonstrates the rapid progress being made in the field of quantum error correction, a crucial step towards realizing the full potential of quantum computers for real-world applications.