Quantinuum unveils Gen QAI breakthrough

The tech leverages genuinely unique quantum-generated data to enable commercial applications in areas ranging from the development of new medicines, precise predictive modelling of financial markets and real-time optimixation of global logistics and supply chains. 

The potential of these three capabilities alone is immense and this framework is set to unlock solutions to other complex problems that classical computing cannot address.

For the first time, data generated by Quantinuum’s powerful H2 quantum computer can be harnessed to train AI systems, significantly enhancing the fidelity of AI models, allowing them to tackle challenges previously deemed unsolvable. Through this achievement, Quantinuum is setting a new standard for AI training and problem-solving across various industries.

Dr. Raj Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum, said:  “We are at one of those moments where the hypothetical is becoming real and the breakthroughs made possible by the precision of this quantum-generated data will create transformative commercial value across countless sectors.

“Gen QAI is a direct result of our full-stack capabilities and our leadership in hybrid classical-quantum computing, delivering an entirely new approach that stands to revolutionise AI.”

Dr. Hazra recently joined an expert panel at the 2025 International Year of Quantum (IYQ) ceremony in Paris to share further insights into the development.

The company says that Gen QAI leverages the unique capabilities of quantum computing to explore data complexities far beyond what classical computing systems and GPUs can handle.

Quantinuum is collaborating with industry partners on Generative AI projects that harness the power of quantum computing in sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals and materials science. 

In the coming months, it will share results from ongoing collaborations, showcasing the groundbreaking potential of quantum-driven advancements in Generative AI.

One notable collaboration is with the HPE Group in Italy, focusing on utilising quantum computing in the automotive sector. Enzo Ferrari, Executive Vice President of HPE Group, said: “At HPE, we have a long-standing tradition of employing cutting-edge technologies for our clients in the motorsport industry.

“We are thrilled about our collaboration with Quantinuum, leveraging quantum-generated data for applications such as battery development, aerodynamic optimisation and fuel innovation.”

As quantum computing gains significance globally, Quantinuum anticipates that its upcoming Helios system will exponentially extend computational capabilities, operational by mid-2025 for applications in drug discovery and addressing climate challenges.

In particular, the innovative Gen QAI capability will enhance and accelerate the use of Metallic Organic Frameworks for drug delivery, paving the way for more efficient and personalised treatment options, with details to be unveiled at the launch of Helios. 

The announcement follows Quantinuum’s recent unveilling of an expanded partnership with SoftBank, underscoring the company’s accelerating commercial momentum. Two globally influential companies with strong Cambridge links have joined forces to marry and maximise the joint potency of AI and quantum computing. Their joint strengths are designed to unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realise next-generation technologies.