D-Wave Quantum Inc., the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, announced that it has selected Boca Raton, Florida as the location of its new corporate headquarters and a key U.S. research and development (R&D) facility. A U.S. company since going public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2022, D-Wave plans to transition its headquarters from Palo Alto, California to Boca Raton, Florida before the end of 2026.
The move to Boca Raton comes amid increased interest in and demand for D-Wave’s quantum computing technology and systems. By establishing a key development hub in Boca Raton, D-Wave expects to support the advancement of its annealing quantum system roadmap with core R&D, testing and support functions housed in the new facility. In addition, the move provides D-Wave with bicoastal presence for system redundancy in the case of disaster recovery. The new corporate headquarters will be located at the historic Boca Raton Innovation Center (BRiC). BRiC blends its rich technological heritage with modern infrastructure and a strong focus on community and innovation, making it a unique destination in South Florida.
The new location further expands D-Wave’s North American presence, which includes a gate-model-focused R&D center in New Haven, CT, a Quantum Engineering Center of Excellence in Burnaby, BC, and systems located in Marina Del Rey, CA and Huntsville, AL. In addition, D-Wave today announced an agreement to install an Advantage2 TM annealing quantum computer at Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Boca Raton campus. The agreement represents a $20 million commitment from FAU, aiming to accelerate and solidify the state of Florida’s position as a leader in quantum computing…