LAS VEGAS — At HPE Discover 2026, HPE announced expanded research collaborations with eight leading quantum technology companies as it seeks to bridge high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing through hybrid architectures. The initiative brings together Intel, IQM Quantum Computers, Qblox, Quantinuum, QuEra Computing, Quantum Machines, Rigetti Computing, and Riverlane to explore how quantum processors, quantum control systems, and quantum error correction technologies can be integrated with HPE’s supercomputing infrastructure.
HPE said the collaborations will focus on building a full-stack hybrid quantum supercomputing platform capable of supporting integrated testbeds for algorithm co-design, software interoperability, and system-level benchmarking across HPC and AI environments. The effort spans multiple quantum modalities, including superconducting, ion trap, neutral atom, and silicon spin qubits, enabling researchers to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and develop hybrid workflows that combine quantum and classical resources.
The initiative builds on HPE’s position in the HPC market through its Cray supercomputing portfolio and reflects a growing industry consensus that practical quantum computing will require tight integration with classical computing systems. Rather than betting on a single quantum hardware approach, HPE is assembling an ecosystem that spans processors, control systems, and error correction technologies, creating a framework for evaluating how emerging quantum systems can operate alongside existing AI factories and supercomputers.
• Intel contributes silicon spin qubit research and quantum hardware development.
• IQM brings superconducting quantum processor technology and European quantum system expertise.
• Qblox provides scalable quantum control electronics.
• Quantinuum contributes trapped-ion quantum computing technology.
• QuEra Computing brings neutral atom quantum processing systems.
• Quantum Machines supplies orchestration and control platforms for quantum hardware.
• Rigetti contributes superconducting quantum computing systems.
• Riverlane focuses on quantum error correction technologies.
“By bringing supercomputing and quantum technologies together in a hybrid platform, we will accelerate the transition from research to real-world application,” said Trish Damkroger, senior vice president and general manager, HPC & AI Infrastructure Solutions at HPE. “Our new strategic collaborations will extend world-class HPC infrastructure to make quantum accessible, scalable and operational.”
