IonQ, Inc. entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a collaborative business engagement with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information. The MOU outlines a shared vision for the organizations to explore the advancement of quantum-high performance computing hybrid technologies incorporating NVIDIA accelerated computing and supporting the development of a robust ecosystem within South Korea. The MOU focuses on seeking to establish a phased approach to integrate IonQ?s quantum hardware with Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information HPC infrastructure using NVIDIA NVQLink, an open architecture that connects quantum computers to GPU-based supercomputers.

By combining these technologies, the parties aim to conduct research and development on quantum-HPC hybrid applications, including the simulation of quantum algorithms and technologies for next-generation hardware. Key initiatives anticipated under the MOU include hybrid infrastructure integration, joint research on quantum-HPC hybrid technologies focusing on the integration of IonQ hardware and Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information HPC infrastructure, advanced quantum simulation, joint research on the simulation of quantum algorithms, applications, and technologies for next-generation hardware, development of AI models specifically designed to accelerate quantum technologies, mutual research visits, workshops, and training to develop local quantum talent and expand the computing ecosystem in Korea, and exploring the use of quantum computers to boost the impact of current HPC and ML applications in areas such as logistics, chemistry, material science, and LLM fine tuning. The MOU underscores IonQ?s continued momentum in the Asia-Pacific region and its commitment to providing flexible, hardware-agnostic solutions that interface with classical computing platforms. It reinforces IonQ?s regional commitment as evidenced through its collaborations with other partnerships in Korea with SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Intellian Technologies, and academic institutions such as Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University.