Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is partnering with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). The collaboration will build TangleLab, a hybrid quantum-classical supercomputing testbed. The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $5 million grant to support the project.
Rigetti will provide its 9-qubit Novera quantum computing system. HPE will integrate the Novera system with its classical high-performance computers. The TangleLab testbed provides researchers and educators access to advanced hybrid systems.
Rigetti shares rose more than 12% following the announcement. This project expands an existing strategic partnership between Rigetti and HPE. Construction begins September 1, 2026. The system is expected to be fully operational in 2027.