D-Wave Quantum Inc. joined the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC) as an inaugural member, along with The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University. The SQC will bring together academia, industry and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast. In addition, it aims to develop the quantum-ready workforce needed to commercialize the technology.

Given Davidson hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, D-Wave is well positioned to support the SQC's quantum workforce development efforts.