TII integrates Qibo with NVIDIA CUDA-Q to advance quantum tech

This integration enhances TIIs ability to develop and test hybrid quantum-classical computing approaches - an important area as quantum processors will be integrated with classical systems to provide utility.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has completed a major technical integration between its open-source quantum middleware, Qibo, and NVIDIAs CUDA-Q platform.

The integration strengthens TIIs ability to pursue hybrid quantumclassical computing, a field gaining importance as quantum processors are increasingly paired with classical systems to deliver practical computational advantages. By linking Qiboa platform designed to simulate, control and calibrate quantum circuitswith NVIDIAs CUDA-Q development toolkit, TII researchers can now design, test, and optimise quantum workflows more efficiently across a wide range of computing architectures. The enhanced setup enables deeper exploration into how quantum and classical processors can be combined to improve performance and problem-solving capabilities.

The technical upgrade centres on interoperability between Qibo and the Quake Multi-Level Intermediate Representation used in CUDA-Q. New exporter and importer tools, included in Qibos v0.2.22 release, streamline interaction between software layers and support more seamless experimentation throughout the quantum computing stack.

With this integration in place, TII is positioned to begin assessing the potential of NVIDIAs NVQLink, a high-speed interconnect designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput communication between quantum processing units (QPUs) and GPUs. These evaluations will cover a wide range of quantum-classical workloads, from algorithm development to error-correction routines and calibration tasks, guiding future system-architecture decisions and identifying scenarios where tighter hardware coupling can deliver measurable gains.

Dr Leandro Aolita, Chief Researcher of TIIs Quantum Research Centre, said: “Integrating NVIDIA CUDA-Q into TIIs Qibo marks a pivotal moment for our software strategy. This advancement not only solidifies Qibos position as a powerful, flexible quantum middleware but also opens new opportunities to improve performance across different hardware platforms – supporting deeper collaboration with NVIDIA and aligning with the UAEs ambition to be at the forefront of quantum technology.”

TII plans to extend this work by supporting Qibo as a target directly within the CUDA-Q framework, which will further streamline access to their quantum computing hardware platforms and reinforce interoperability.

Sam Stanwyck, Group Product Manager for quantum computing at NVIDIA, added: “Developing a high-performance integration of quantum processors with GPU supercomputers is a critical remaining step for deploying useful quantum applications. TIIs work with Qibo and CUDA-Q will be transformative in providing researchers and developers easy access to the hybrid resources they need to make quantum computing’s next breakthroughs.”

This milestone reflects TIIs commitment to advancing open, flexible quantum software tools and supporting the development of scalable quantum-classical computing systems, contributing to the UAEs growing role in global quantum innovation.