HPE (NYSE: HPE) and seven leading technology organizations have launched the Quantum Scaling Alliance, a global consortium aimed at making quantum computing scalable, practical, and impactful across industries. The initiative seeks to move quantum computing beyond proof-of-principle experiments toward cost-effective, industry-scale applications.
The Alliance is led by Dr. Masoud Mohseni of HPE Labs, who serves as quantum system architect, coordinating collaborative efforts across the eight-member consortium. The group is co-led by John Martinis, 2025 Nobel Laureate for pioneering advances in quantum computing and co-founder and CTO at Qolab. Together, the team will focus on building a practically useful quantum supercomputer by leveraging the expertise of the supercomputing and semiconductor ecosystem.
Founding members include 1QBit, specializing in fault-tolerant quantum error correction and algorithm simulation; Applied Materials, focused on semiconductor fabrication and materials engineering; Qolab, with expertise in qubit and circuit design; Quantum Machines, providing hybrid quantum-classical control; Riverlane, working on quantum error correction; Synopsys, offering simulation, analysis, and semiconductor IP; and the University of Wisconsin, contributing algorithms and benchmarking capabilities. HPE itself brings full-stack quantum-HPC integration and software development experience.
“Quantum computers hold the key to transforming industries through their unique ability to tackle intrinsically quantum problems,” Martinis said. “By harnessing quantum systems, we can achieve breakthroughs in areas ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable fertilizer production—solving challenges previously thought insurmountable.”
HPE, a leader in high-performance computing, is collaborating with the Alliance to develop hybrid solutions that integrate quantum and classical HPC systems, enabling applications in drug discovery, materials research, optimization, and secure data processing. The consortium aims to accelerate scientific discovery while preparing enterprises for long-term shifts, including productivity gains and the transition to post-quantum security frameworks.
“For quantum to succeed as a viable computing paradigm, it must scale through integration with classical supercomputing systems,” said Mohseni, who leads HPE’s quantum team. “The Quantum Scaling Alliance is offering a full-stack, horizontally integrated approach that unlocks compute potential that cannot be achieved through a vertical strategy.”
