Alice & Bob
Alice & Bob is developing the first universal quantum computer, pioneering the Cat Qubit with built-in error correction and bit-flip protection.
Services
Alice & Bob provides an array of advanced quantum computing services. One of their key offerings is 'The Box,' a team of experts dedicated to helping businesses identify and capture early quantum advantage opportunities. Another significant service is their quantum cloud platform, which allows users worldwide to test their Cat Qubits remotely. This service is further extended by making their Cat Qubit quantum chip available on the Google Cloud Marketplace.
Products
Alice & Bob focuses on the development and deployment of the Cat Qubit, a groundbreaking qubit with built-in error correction capabilities. Their quantum chip, Boson 4, showcases unprecedented protection against bit-flip errors, offering a significant leap in quantum computing technology. Additionally, Alice & Bob's quantum processors are engineered for fault tolerance, aimed at reducing the hardware requirements needed for large-scale quantum computers by up to 200 times compared to competing technologies.
History
Alice & Bob has established a strong presence in the quantum computing landscape, with offices in Paris and Boston. The company has secured substantial funding, including €16.5 million in public grants for research, aimed at reducing the cost of quantum computing by tenfold. Moreover, they have raised over €30 million in additional funding to support their development efforts. One of their significant milestones includes demonstrating a six order of magnitude increase in bit-flip time with their Cat Qubit technology.
Quantum Computing Innovations
Alice & Bob is pioneering major advancements in quantum computing through their unique Cat Qubit technology. This technology is designed to inherently correct errors, especially bit-flip errors, before they occur, turning quantum error correction into a one-dimensional challenge. Their innovations promise to make quantum computers 10 times cheaper and expedite their market readiness by three years. These advancements could enable groundbreaking applications in various industries, including chemistry, biotechnology, and cryptography.
Research and Collaborations
Alice & Bob collaborate with various research partners and have obtained significant public funding to advance their quantum computing projects. The €16.5 million public funding they received is earmarked to make quantum computing more affordable, while their collaboration with NVIDIA aims at integrating Cat Qubits into future data centers. These collaborative efforts are crucial to achieving fault-tolerant quantum computers using significantly fewer resources than current technologies.