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BMW Group, Airbus and ԹϺ Collaborate to Fast-Track Sustainable Mobility Research Using Cutting-Edge Quantum Computers

The joint group has developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells

August 2, 2023

Munich, Germany; Toulouse, France; and Cambridge, UK, August 2nd, 2023 — Airbus, BMW Group and ԹϺ, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.

In a new technical paper, "“, the three partners report accurately modeling the oxygen reduction reaction ("ORR") on the surface of a platinum-based catalyst. The ORR is the chemical reaction in the process that converts hydrogen and oxygen into water and electricity in a fuel cell and it limits the efficiency of the process. It is relatively slow and requires a large amount of platinum catalyst, so there is great interest and value in better understanding the underlying mechanisms involved in the reaction.

Using ԹϺ's H-Series quantum computer, the collaboration team has demonstrated the applicability of quantum computing in an industrial workflow to enhance our understanding of a critical chemical reaction. The three companies plan further collaboration to explore the use of quantum computing to address relevant industrial challenges.

Dr. Peter Lehnert, Vice-President, Research Technologies at BMW Group stated: “Circularity and sustainable mobility are putting us on a quest for new materials, to create more efficient products and shape the future premium user experience. Being able to simulate material properties to relevant chemical accuracy with the benefits from the accelerating quantum computing hardware is giving us just the right tools for more speed in innovation for this decisive domain.”

As a pioneer in the global automotive market BMW Group recognizes the transformative potential of quantum computing and its importance in researching new materials, where it can enable faster and more efficient processes while reducing lab prototypes. Approaching and accurately simulating one of the most fundamental electrochemical processes for the first time using quantum computing marks a substantial step towards the sustainable energy transition, benefiting metal-air batteries, and other products with enhanced efficiency.

Isabell Gradert, Vice-President, Central Research & Technology at Airbus said: “We can clearly envision the benefits of the study in our quest for sustainable and hydrogen powered alternatives such as the ZEROe aircraft, which may operate on fuel cell engines. The study confirms that quantum computing is maturing at the scale we need for aviation.”

Airbus has identified hydrogen as a promising candidate to power low-carbon aircraft, because it emits no CO2 when flying, when generated from renewable energy. The company previously announced plans to start testing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell propulsion system onboard its demonstrator aircraft in the next few years. The company has the ambition to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft for market entry by 2035.

Ilyas Khan, Chief Product Officer, ԹϺ said: “We have been excited to be working for some time now to support the BMW Group and Airbus, both leaders in their fields, and both of whom recognize that quantum computing could play a pivotal role in advancing future sustainable mobility. In this pioneering work, we demonstrate how to integrate quantum computing into the industrial workflows of two of the world's most technologically advanced companies, tackling material science problems that are a prime target for progress using quantum computing."

The research team hopes that understanding the ORR reaction provides insights that help them identify alternative materials that may improve the performance and reduce the production costs of fuel cells. Modeling chemical reactions such as the ORR accurately is an intractable task for classical computers, due to the quantum properties of the chemical mechanisms involved, making such simulations a good candidate to benefit from a potential quantum advantage in the future.

About ԹϺ

ԹϺ is the world’s largest standalone quantum computing company, formed by the combination of Honeywell Quantum Solutions’ world-leading hardware and Cambridge Quantum’s class-leading middleware and applications. Science-led and enterprise-driven, ԹϺ accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, finance and optimization. Its focus is to create scalable and commercial quantum solutions to solve the world’s most pressing problems in fields such as energy, logistics, climate change, and health. The company employs over 480 individuals, including 350+ scientists and engineers, at eight sites across the United States, Europe, and Japan. For more information, please visit . The Honeywell trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell makes no representations or warranties with respect to this service.

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. 

In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce of 149,475 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

About Airbus

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

About ԹϺ

ԹϺ, the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. ԹϺ’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With over 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, ԹϺ leads the quantum computing revolution across continents. 

March 11, 2026
ԹϺ Expands Global Footprint to Singapore with the Establishment of a New R&D Centre

The R&D Centre, together with the planned deployment of a ԹϺ Helios system in Singapore, aims to accelerate industrial collaboration across pharma, materials and finance, while bolstering the local quantum ecosystem and workforce 

March 11, 2026 – Singapore – ԹϺ, a leading quantum computing company, today announced the establishment of a new R&D and Operations Centre (the “Centre”) in Singapore, marking its formal expansion into Singapore. This important development will enable ԹϺ to deepen collaboration with the nation’s research and industrial ecosystem, together with the company’s plan to deploy its Helios quantum computer in Singapore later this year. 

Singapore’s early investment in quantum has positioned the nation to capture value as quantum systems move toward real-world use. In his national budget speech last month, Prime Minister Mr. Lawrence Wong highlighted ԹϺ as an industry leader, emphasizing that Helios will enable Singaporean researchers and companies to work on meaningful projects. 

The new Centre will bring together ԹϺ staff with local researchers and industry partners to co-develop commercially relevant solutions across pharma, materials science, finance, and other sectors. It will also serve to help advance Singapore’s national priorities under its National Quantum Strategy by strengthening long-term R&D capabilities and workforce development, helping position Singapore as a global hub for quantum technology.

The Centre’s establishment is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and builds on ԹϺ’s close partnership with Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO) through the National Quantum Computing Hub. The National Quantum Strategy is developed and implemented by NQO, which is hosted in the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

As part of its commitment to developing a robust local ecosystem and support for innovation across the full quantum value chain, ԹϺ is collaborating with pioneering startups in Singapore, including Entropica, which accesses ԹϺ systems through its Startup Partner Program, and Squareroot8, with whom ԹϺ signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to co-develop quantum communications applications. 

Official Statements
  • Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of ԹϺ, said: “We believe there are three pillars to a holistic strategy for building a sustainable quantum frontier: use cases, infrastructure, and workforce. Singapore provides an exceptional foundation for this approach, and we are proud to contribute our experience in ecosystem development as we build a leading quantum ecosystem together."
  • Dr. Marvin Lee, Country Leader for ԹϺ Singapore, who recently joined the company following senior appointments at A*STAR, EDB, and NRF, where he played a key role in shaping the National Quantum Strategy, said: “The new Centre will enable local talent and industry to work hands-on with quantum technologies, co-develop solutions aligned with national priorities, and support high-value jobs. We are committed to building long-term capability and resilience in Singapore’s digital economy."
  • Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, a key advocate of the National Quantum Strategy, joined ԹϺ today as the Guest of Honour at the official opening of its new Centre, commemorated by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. She said: “Singapore aims to be a global hub for the development of algorithms and applications for quantum computers. We will tap on our strengths in sectors of potential application, such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. Doing so will not only benefit these industries in Singapore, but elsewhere in the world.” 
  • Mr. Pee Beng Kong, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board, said: “ԹϺ’s expansion into Singapore marks an important step in translating quantum research into real-world industry applications. The Helios system and new R&D Centre will enable local companies and researchers to collaborate on next-generation solutions in areas such as drug discovery, materials innovation, and financial optimisation. This investment will deepen partnerships across our industry and research ecosystem and build high-value quantum capabilities from Singapore.”
  • Mr. Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of the National Quantum Office, said: “ԹϺ's R&D Centre and the Helios deployment create opportunities for Singapore, giving our researchers hands-on access to advanced quantum hardware, and moves us closer to demonstrating real quantum advantage in drug discovery, portfolio optimisation, amongst others. This is a boost to our quantum research and talent development, as well as our efforts in building a robust quantum ecosystem.”

The new Centre represents an important step in ԹϺ’s international expansion and its commitment to collaborating with partners in key innovation hubs. ԹϺ looks forward to continued collaboration with Singapore’s research and industry ecosystem to advance the development and application of quantum technologies.

About ԹϺ

ԹϺ is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity1. ԹϺ has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets. 

The company has a global workforce of approximately 700 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team hold PhDs. ԹϺ’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.  

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com.

1. As of December 31, 2025.

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January 14, 2026
Honeywell Announces ԹϺ's Plan to Make Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 14th 2026  — Honeywell (NASDAQ: ) today announced that ԹϺ LLC ("ԹϺ" or the "Company"), which is majority owned by Honeywell, plans to make a confidential submission of a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering of ԹϺ's common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market and other conditions and the completion of the SEC's review process.

This press release is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities, will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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November 6, 2025
ԹϺ Selected by DARPA to Advance to Stage B of Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

With the industry's most advanced quantum systems and proven ability to scale, ԹϺ is on track to deliver utility-scale quantum computing by early 2030s 

November 6, 2025 – Broomfield, CO – ԹϺ, the world leader in quantum computing, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as a contractor to advance to Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).

DARPA is using QBI to evaluate the technical likelihood that a utility scale quantum computer will be available no later than 2033. A multi-stage program, Stage B follows a six-month Stage A effort in which ԹϺ developed and delivered a detailed concept design for a utility scale system called “Lumos.” 

Last year, ԹϺ released its public roadmap through the end of the decade with Apollo—a universal, fully fault-tolerant quantum computer—scheduled for launch in 2029. Lumos is a new addition to the roadmap as ԹϺ outlines plans to develop increasingly larger systems into the 2030s. 

“This selection recognizes the strength and maturity of our roadmap and the work our teams have already delivered,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of ԹϺ. “Lumos extends our roadmap into the next decade and gives DARPA a concrete, de-risked path for achieving utility-scale quantum computing by 2033. We look forward to partnering with DARPA and our ecosystem partners to advance this important national objective.”

Stage B will be a year-long, performance-based evaluation by DARPA’s Test and Evaluation team in which ԹϺ will develop a detailed R&D roadmap for Lumos to validate technical assumptions, verification methods, and scaling plans to meet the 2033 objective.

Yesterday, ԹϺ deployed its latest generation system, “Helios,” on schedule with its roadmap. With the highest fidelity physical qubits and logical qubits of any commercial system, and a next-generation software stack featuring a modern, high-level programming language, Helios is designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption. The system has already been used to simulate high-temperature superconductivity and magnetism at unprecedented scales—two applications with relevance to critical, industrial utility.

About ԹϺ

ԹϺ is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. ԹϺ’s over 630 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com

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