Rigetti, HPE, and Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center Launch $5M Hybrid Quantum-Classical Testbed — Rigetti Computing, Inc.

Event summary

Rigetti will deliver a 9-qubit Novera quantum computing system to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center testbed, funded by a $5M NSF grant.
The hybrid supercomputer, named TangleLab, integrates Rigetti’s quantum system with classical HPC infrastructure.
Construction begins September 1, 2026, with full operations expected in 2027.
PSC will allocate time on the system via a competitive proposal process for researchers and educators.

The big picture

This collaboration underscores the growing emphasis on hybrid quantum-classical systems as a bridge to practical quantum computing applications. The $5M NSF grant highlights government prioritization of quantum information science and AI integration, positioning Rigetti and HPE at the forefront of this evolving market dynamic.

What we're watching

Technical Integration: How Rigetti and HPE will optimize hybrid quantum-classical workflows for research institutions.
Market Adoption: Whether the TangleLab testbed accelerates commercialization of quantum-enabled HPC systems.
Competitive Positioning: The pace at which Rigetti can scale its superconducting qubit technology against alternative modalities.