IonQ Inc Collaborates with Emergence Quantum to Advance Quantum Computing in Australia

IonQ Inc has partnered with Emergence Quantum to advance quantum innovation and strengthen its presence in Australia. The collaboration aims to co-develop next-generation electronics and materials, leveraging Emergence Quantum's expertise in systems engineering and quantum control. IonQ gains access to a world-class team of Ph.D. quantum scientists, enhancing its capabilities in cryogenic electronics and quantum engineering.

IonQ Inc (IONQ) has entered into a strategic partnership with Emergence Quantum, an Australian firm specializing in quantum hardware advancements. The collaboration aims to build upon IonQ's existing progress in Australia and deepen its global commitment to advancing quantum innovation. Through this partnership, both companies will work on enhancing ion trap technology by jointly developing next-generation electronics and materials. Their efforts will focus on designing application-specific integrated circuits for qubit control and simplifying hardware while increasing system capacity. The partnership will also explore innovative materials and deposition methods to improve the performance of ion traps [1].

The collaboration is significant for IonQ as it provides access to a world-class team of Ph.D. quantum scientists with decades of experience in cryogenic electronics and quantum engineering. Emergence Quantum, led by former Microsoft and Raytheon quantum leaders, brings deep expertise in systems engineering, quantum control, and hardware integration. Prof. David Reilly, Emergence Quantum CEO and co-founder, has held various positions at the University of Sydney, Harvard University, and the University of New South Wales. Prior to his current position, Prof. Reilly spent the previous eight years as a senior leader in Microsoft’s quantum group. Co-founder Thomas Ohki, Emergence Quantum CTO/CSO, led the quantum group at Raytheon/BBN Technologies, joining with Reilly at Microsoft for several years prior to establishing Emergence [2].

The collaboration is part of IonQ’s broader strategy to engage local experts and institutions worldwide in advancing scalable, high-performance quantum computing and networking. This initiative will give IonQ significant access to a world-class team of Ph.D. quantum scientists that brings forward decades of experience in cryogenic electronics and quantum engineering [3].

“This collaboration furthers IonQ’s efforts to tap into one of the world’s most promising quantum talent pools while contributing meaningfully to Australia’s growing quantum industry,” said Dr. Dean Kassmann, SVP of IonQ’s Engineering and Technology division. “Our work with Emergence Quantum is part of a broader strategy to engage local experts and institutions around the world in advancing scalable, high-performance quantum computing and networking. This initiative will give IonQ significant access to a world-class team of Ph.D. quantum scientists that brings forward decades of experience in cryogenic electronics and quantum engineering.”

This partnership builds on IonQ’s ongoing work in Australia, including its collaboration with the Australian National University, and reflects the company’s continued momentum in engaging with leading quantum research and talent ecosystems worldwide. “We see tremendous demand in Australia for quantum technology so we are delighted to partner with IonQ to advance quantum innovation in the country,” said Prof. Reilly.

References:
[1] https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/07/23/ionq-announces-strategic-collaboration-with-australian-company-emergence-quantum/
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2996784/ionq-ionq-partners-with-emergence-quantum-to-enhance-quantum-technology-ionq-stock-news
[3] https://ionq.com/news/ionq-expands-across-apac-through-strategic-collaboration-with-australian