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Press release
QuantWare, Q-CTRL, and Qblox launch the Quantum Utility Block — the Fastest Path to Quantum Utility for Enterprise and Research Institutions
November 17, 2025
Quantum Utility Block (QUB)
Your fast track to quantum utility
A pre-validated, modular, and fully automated quantum computer architecture for on-premises deployment, built by QuantWare, Qblox, and Q-CTRL.
Adoption roadblocks are slowing quantum innovation
Gaining a first-mover advantage by integrating quantum computing into your facility is out of reach for most organizations due to long and complex procurement processes, the need for expensive and scarce PhD-level quantum expertise, and the risk of pursuing projects that rely on untested components with unclear integration pathways.
Introducing QUB
A fully validated quantum architecture
The Quantum Utility Block (QUB) is a family of pre-validated, reference architectures for on-premises quantum computing jointly engineered by QuantWare, Qblox, and Q-CTRL. Built on interoperable hardware controlled by intelligent autonomous software, QUB delivers a modular, circuit-ready quantum computer that eliminates traditional procurement, installation, and operational barriers.
Choose from three QUB sizes – Small, Medium, and Large – designed for on-premises deployment for lab, enterprise, and HPC use-cases.
Your fastest path to quantum performance
QUB quickly delivers enterprise-ready outcomes from the moment your project begins:
- Accelerated deployment: Validated architectures based on interoperable components reduce procurement from years to months.
- Operational readiness: Autonomous calibration and performance management software minimize reliance on scarce quantum expertise and prepares systems for integration with hybrid HPC infrastructure.
- Reduced total cost of ownership: Modular design and unified support reduce ownership costs by up to 10X.
- Scalable growth to utility: Open, upgradable configurations grow to thousands of qubits and provide a clear upgrade path towards quantum utility.
The result:
QUB lets you rapidly deploy a high-performance, readily available system that scales with your needs.
The blueprint for scalable quantum computers
QUB provides you with the blueprint to buy, deploy, validate and operate an on-premise quantum computer quickly and reliably.
QUB lets you rapidly deploy a high-performance, readily available system that scales with your needs
Validated hardware from QuantWare + Qblox
Automation and abstraction software by Q-CTRL for pushbutton operation
Access to trusted experts from all three partners
Purchasing options through system integrators
or directly from the QUB vendors
Small
5 qubits
Suitable for hardware research and small universities
Medium
17 qubits
Suitable for research labs and enterprises
Large
41 qubits
Suitable for large government and enterprise projects
Partnering with QuantWare, Q-CTRL, and Qblox is a powerful example of how open collaboration can lower barriers, reduce risk, and unlock immediate, real-world access to quantum capabilities—while also creating a national resource for training the next generation of quantum talent.
Jessi Olsen
COO / CFO
,
Elevate Quantum
Quantum Utility block
Deploy quantum computers
with confidence
Frequently asked questions
How is QUB pre-validated?
QUB systems represent the internal architecture that the component companies use to validate their individual products. This creates a consistent link between factory testing and deployed performance of all QUB deployments.
How is the QUB purchasing process different from building your own system?
QUB is a reference architecture – a blueprint for building quantum hardware. You get a detailed bill of materials for your chosen QUB size, which you can either purchase directly or source through a system integrator for a smoother setup. We’ve already confirmed all the components work together taking all of the uncertainty out of the process.
What if I want to use different components than those provided with the standard QUB's bills of materials?
The QUB bill of materials are specifically pre-validated because their components are continuously tested together as a system in various validation labs. These specific reference architectures make QUB effective as a fully operational quantum computer. Other vendor components (such as using a different QPU, controller, or software) are still compatible and supported by the QUB’s flexible open architecture; in that case validation and interoperability become the customer’s responsibility.
