Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and a group of seven technology organisations have established the Quantum Scaling Alliance, an international initiative focused on advancing scalable quantum computing for industrial applications.
The initiative assembles specialists from 1QBit, Applied Materials, Qolab, Quantum Machines, Riverlane, Synopsys, and the University of Wisconsin, in addition to HPE.
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The consortium aims to develop a quantum supercomputer that integrates with current high-performance computing (HPC) and semiconductor systems, targeting cost efficiency and practical deployment.
Dr Masoud Mohseni of HPE Labs is overseeing the alliance’s work as quantum system architect, coordinating input from all eight founding members. HPE Labs is the applied research unit of HPE.
John Martinis, the 2025 Nobel Laureate for his work in quantum computing and currently co-founder and CTO of Qolab, is co-leading the project.
Martinis said: “Quantum computers hold the key to transforming industries through their unique ability to tackle intrinsically quantum problems.
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By GlobalData“By harnessing quantum systems, we can achieve breakthroughs in areas ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable fertiliser production—solving challenges previously thought insurmountable.”
The group’s combined expertise covers error correction protocols, materials engineering, algorithm development, hybrid control systems, semiconductor design tools, and cross-platform integration.
The collaborative framework is structured to bridge proof-of-concept research and use cases at production scale.
The stated objective of the Quantum Scaling Alliance is to move quantum computing beyond laboratory demonstrations into enterprise workflows.
This includes efforts to merge quantum processors with classical supercomputing architectures and networking infrastructures.
Applications under consideration include quantum chemistry, optimisation problems, secure data handling, and other sectors requiring extensive computational resources.
The programme also addresses long-term organisational requirements such as post-quantum security and emerging acceleration technologies.
HPE’s role in the Quantum Scaling Alliance involves developing hybrid quantum-classical solutions for seamless integration within existing HPC environments.
Mohseni said: “For quantum to succeed as a viable long-term computing paradigm, it must scale by integrating with classical supercomputing systems.
“The Quantum Scaling Alliance is offering a full-stack solution—a large partnership with horizontal integration that unlocks compute potential that is otherwise unachievable through a vertical approach.”
In June 2025, HPE and Juniper Networks reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding their previously announced $14bn merger.
