European Investor
27 Jan 2026, 16:06
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced that Florida Atlantic University has signed a $20 million agreement to purchase and install an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer at FAU’s Boca Raton campus.
The system, expected to be deployed later in 2026, will form the core of a broader collaboration aimed at advancing quantum education, research, and applied innovation in Florida. The partnership may include the creation of a D-Wave Quantum Applications Academy at FAU, along with research, training, and workforce development initiatives. The state of Florida and the city of Boca Raton are also providing job growth and training incentives to support the expansion of quantum-related talent and operations.
D-Wave separately announced plans to establish its new corporate headquarters at the Boca Raton Innovation Center, strengthening Florida’s role as an emerging hub for quantum computing and applied quantum technologies.
The system, expected to be deployed later in 2026, will form the core of a broader collaboration aimed at advancing quantum education, research, and applied innovation in Florida. The partnership may include the creation of a D-Wave Quantum Applications Academy at FAU, along with research, training, and workforce development initiatives. The state of Florida and the city of Boca Raton are also providing job growth and training incentives to support the expansion of quantum-related talent and operations.
D-Wave separately announced plans to establish its new corporate headquarters at the Boca Raton Innovation Center, strengthening Florida’s role as an emerging hub for quantum computing and applied quantum technologies.
