Sept. 18, 2024 — QunaSys, a leader in quantum computing algorithm development for chemical calculations and simulations, has launched the QURI Chemistry within IBM’s new Qiskit Functions Catalog. This launch specifically addresses the growing need for tailored materials solutions in the industry.

Leveraging insights from its quantum computing user community, QPARC, which includes over 50 enterprise companies and which IBM is a collaborative sponsor, QunaSys has developed the QURI Chemistry by directly responding to customer needs and feedback. Additionally, QunaSys has applied its extensive experience from numerous collaborative research projects with leading companies and research institutions to enhance this tool.

While quantum computing is still in its developmental stage, the strategic importance of early adoption cannot be overstated. Companies that integrate quantum capabilities into their business challenges now will position themselves at the forefront of innovation, building a foundation of algorithms and software assets that could serve as a significant competitive advantage. In this landscape of challenges, the evolution of quantum algorithms has led to the development of more advanced methods, moving beyond traditional approaches like the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE). This progress paved the way for the creation of the QSCI (Quantum-Selected Configration Interaction) method.

Recognizing that end-users should not, and maybe even cannot, be expected to write all code in Qiskit and perform experiments from scratch, QunaSys has abstracted these cutting-edge algorithms into the QURI Chemistry, making them more accessible and easier to use. With QURI Chemistry, businesses can tap into the power of utility-scale quantum computing, driving forward innovation in the chemical and materials sectors by leveraging IBM’s advanced quantum hardware.

This tool is designed to keep pace with the rapid advancements in both hardware and software, as IBM strives to enhance the scale, quality, and speed of its quantum systems. As IBM achieves new milestones on its Quantum Development Roadmap, the time needed to build and execute new workflows is expected to be significantly reduced, so users can stay at the cutting edge of quantum innovation.

“Finding the ground state energy for molecules is one of the most fundamental challenges in all of chemistry. And now the QunaSys Chemistry application service — as part of the Qiskit Functions Catalog — our users can start exploring these quantum chemistry problems,” said Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Vice President, IBM Quantum.

“QURI Chemistry simplifies quantum computing access for material and chemical innovation by abstracting complex algorithms. This launch with IBM makes cutting-edge quantum tools more accessible, helping businesses leverage quantum technology faster. We will keep enhancing QURI Chemistry to help users unlock quantum computing’s potential without changing their familiar interface,” said Tennin Yan, CEO of QunaSys.

As an entirely new branch of computing, the discovery of quantum computing algorithms is as critical to the future of the technology as progress toward large-scale, error-corrected systems, which IBM plans to deliver by 2029 according to their roadmap. Similar to how algorithm discovery was essential to the success of classical computing, IBM and its global network of partners, including QunaSys, are simplifying how users across various industries can develop and utilize new quantum algorithms. These algorithms are designed to scale real, practical applications of quantum computers, both in the near term and in the future.

QURI Chemistry, now available via Qiskit, the world’s most performant quantum software, brings the powerful capabilities of QunaSys’ technology to the more than 250 members of the IBM Quantum Network. These members have additional tools to develop and execute quantum workflows, algorithms, and applications, especially within the chemical and materials sectors. All services available within IBM’s Qiskit Functions, including QURI Chemistry, are tested and benchmarked by IBM.

As users around the globe continue their search for quantum advantage—the point at which quantum circuits outperform any classical method for a practical application—the deployment of Qiskit Functions, including QURI Chemistry, aims to simplify the development and implications of quantum algorithms as they strive for advantage.

IBM Quantum Network members with an agreement authorized by QunaSys can access QURI Chemistry through the Qiskit Functions Catalog on the IBM Quantum Platform.

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Source: QunaSys