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D-Wave Leap Quantum LaunchPad

A free 3-month trial giving selected researchers and businesses access to D-Wave's quantum computers and expert support.

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Overview

The Leap Quantum LaunchPad is a program from D-Wave Quantum that gives selected applicants a 3-month trial of D-Wave's quantum computers and hybrid solvers through the Leap quantum cloud service, plus expert project support. It is designed to speed up exploration and development of quantum and hybrid-quantum applications.

Participants get real-time access to D-Wave systems, the cloud platform, developer tools (the Ocean SDK) and optimization solvers, and technical guidance from D-Wave's quantum and optimization experts.

It is an exclusive trial: applicants describe their research focus, project goals, data and QPU-time needs, how they will integrate D-Wave technology and why they chose it, and not all submissions are accepted.

Who it is for

Researchers, developers and businesses with a concrete project that needs D-Wave quantum or hybrid solvers; a valid professional or educational email is required.

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Admissions and application

Apply with the form on the program page: research focus, project abstract or paper, data plan and expected QPU or hybrid solver time over 3 months, integration plan, reasons for choosing D-Wave, and related funding. Accepted applicants are notified by email and onboarded by the D-Wave team.

Benefits

  • 3 months of real-time access to D-Wave quantum computers.
  • Leap cloud platform, Ocean SDK developer tools and hybrid optimization solvers.
  • Technical support from D-Wave's quantum and optimization experts.

Timeline

Rolling applications; each trial lasts 3 months.

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How compensation works

Free trial access; no cash or investment.

Questions about this program

What is the Leap Quantum LaunchPad?

A free, selective 3-month trial of D-Wave's quantum computers and hybrid solvers with expert support.

Who can apply?

Researchers, developers and businesses with a project needing D-Wave systems, using a professional or educational email.

Is everyone accepted?

No. It is an exclusive trial and not all submissions are accepted.

What do I need to submit?

Research focus, project goals with an abstract or paper, a data and QPU-time plan, an integration plan, why D-Wave, and related funding.

How long is access?

3 months.

Does it cost anything?

No fee is mentioned.

What tools are included?

The Leap cloud service, the Ocean SDK and hybrid optimization solvers.

Is it open now?

Yes, applications are rolling.

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