Rigetti Computing, Inc.

https://www.rigetti.com

Rigetti Computing, Inc. is an American company specializing in full-stack quantum computing, dedicated to building powerful computers to address significant global challenges. The company designs, constructs, and operates quantum computers, including the superconducting quantum processors that are central to their technology. Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Rigetti also maintains facilities in Fremont, California, London, UK, and Adelaide, Australia.

Rigetti delivers its quantum computing capabilities through its Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform, which facilitates integration with public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. The company develops superconducting quantum integrated circuits and provides the Forest cloud platform for quantum algorithm development. Its product offerings include quantum processing units (QPUs) such as the Novera 9-qubit chip and the Cepheus-1-108Q system. Rigetti serves a diverse clientele, including commercial enterprises, government organizations, academic institutions, defense laboratories, and national laboratories. A distinguishing feature of Rigetti's operations is its in-house manufacturing facility, Fab-1, dedicated to quantum device fabrication.

Rigetti Computing became a publicly traded company in March 2022 through a SPAC merger. Dr. Subodh Kulkarni has led the company as President and CEO since December 2022. Recent strategic developments include securing an $8.4 million purchase order from India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for a 108-qubit quantum computer and committing to a $100 million investment in the UK to deploy a quantum system with over 1,000 qubits. The company continues to prioritize advancements in qubit fidelity and the scalability of its modular architecture.

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