National Quantum Processor Initiative
Developing Singapore’s native capabilities in quantum processor technology
The NQPI Mission
- Design and develop homegrown quantum processors and critical components
- Cultivate deep local expertise in quantum technologies
- Drive innovation and collaboration across the quantum ecosystem
NQPI is a National-level Quantum Programme under the National Quantum Office, supporting the goals of the National Quantum Strategy. The programme is managed by Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies.
Qubit Technologies
Neutral Atom Array
Scalability meets precision
- Low noise and long coherence times (milliseconds – seconds)
- Fast and programmable quantum circuits via Rydberg interactions
- Scalable to a large number of physical qubits
- Proven high-fidelity gates with implementation of error correction codes
Experimental setup
Neutral atom arrays are created by trapping and cooling atoms with laser beams in an ultra-high vacuum chamber.
Watch our video to see how the setup works.
Trapped Ion
Engineered for fidelity and modularity
- Ultra-long coherence times (second to minutes)
- Native all-to-all qubit connectivity for deep quantum circuits
- Scalable modular architectures enabled by advanced interconnects
- Compatibility with high-performance computing modules
Experimental setup
Ions are trapped with electric fields in ultra-high vacuum and manipulated with lasers to perform quantum operations.
Photonics
Building blocks to efficient scalability
- Strong X2 nonlinearity and fast electro-optic tuning for on-chip control
- Efficient, reconfigurable photon generation
- Dual support for discrete-variable (DV) and continuous-variable (CV) quantum architectures
- Wafer-scale fabrication allows for reproducible and scalable quantum photonic systems
Experimental setup
Thin-film Lithium Niobate is used to build critical components for photonic quantum processors. There are three key work packages involved in this project to be executed over three years.
Programme Collaboration
We collaborate with scientists and industry from across the globe towards scientific advancements for neutral atom, trapped ion and photonics based quantum processors.
