August 19, 2024 -- Oxford Ionics, a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, today announced it has opened its first international office in Boulder, Colorado. With demand for quantum computers reaching new heights, the new office will serve as a critical base for its expansion into North America.

With funding initiatives like Elevate Quantum, cutting-edge laboratories at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and JILA, and strong research programs out of University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado has fast become the epicenter for quantum computing innovation in the United States. With its new office in Boulder, Oxford Ionics joins this pioneering ecosystem – allowing it to tap into the significant US talent pool and vital supply chain as it accelerates its work to bring the most powerful quantum computers to market.

As Oxford Ionics opens its new location, Professor David Allcock has joined the team to lead the US office as Director of Science, North America. With a PhD in Atomic & Laser Physics from the University of Oxford, Allcock has spent several years at the forefront of quantum computing research across institutions like NIST Boulder and most recently as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon.

This significant milestone for Oxford Ionics comes off the back of its record-breaking single- and two-qubit gate fidelity results. Unique among trapped-ion quantum computing companies, Oxford Ionics has developed a proprietary technology called ‘Electronic Qubit Control’ – meaning it uses electronics, not lasers, to control its qubits. This allows Oxford Ionics to not only build the highest-performing qubits in the world, but also to unlock far greater scalability. Moreover, this technology can all be integrated onto a standard chip that can be produced via existing semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Dr. Chris Ballance, Oxford Ionics Co-Founder and CEO, commented: “With the opening of our first international location, we’ve entered an incredibly exciting chapter in Oxford Ionics’ history. Demand for powerful quantum computers in the US is increasing at a breakneck pace, so we’re thrilled to be entering this market in Boulder. As we continue to advance the commercialization of our record-breaking technology, we look forward to bringing on new US-based talent, strategic partners, and customers to accelerate this journey.”