From Brisbane to Bristol and Beyond: A Quantum Leap in Computing
In 2004, a young postdoc from the University of Southern Queensland, Jeremy O'Brien, embarked on a journey that would revolutionise quantum computing.
Guided by his mentor Andrew White, O’Brien made his way to the University of Bristol where he built a quantum research powerhouse, attracting talent like Mark Thompson and paving the way for a ground-breaking collaboration.
By 2016, their efforts gave rise to PsiQuantum, a Silicon Valley start-up now valued at over $3.15 billion.
Today, PsiQuantum is racing to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, with major milestones ahead: a Brisbane facility funded by Australian governments and a cryogenic plant in Chicago backed by Illinois state government tax incentives.
This tale is a testament to global partnerships: from Queensland labs to Bristol innovation hubs, and onto Silicon Valley, where visionaries like O’Brien and his co-founders - Terry Rudolph, Pete Shadbolt, and Mark Thompson—are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Read more to uncover how Brisbane, Bristol, and PsiQuantum are shaping the future of quantum computing.
The Forbes India article was adapted from Forbes Australia, a licensee edition of Forbes. The original story was written by Matt Michalewicz.
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