D-Wave Targets U.S. Government With New Quantum Unit
02 Dec 2025 – D-Wave Quantum Inc. has launched a dedicated business unit to accelerate quantum adoption across U.S. government agencies. Led by newly appointed VP Jack Sears Jr., a defense contracting veteran, the unit will focus on logistics, transportation, and national security applications in response to growing federal interest in quantum solutions. D-Wave’s CEO Alan Baratz says the “call to use quantum technologies to address our nation’s interests is increasing” amid complex challenges requiring more powerful problem-solving resources
This move underscores the government’s push to harness quantum computing for practical impact. D-Wave, known as the first commercial quantum computing provider, uniquely develops both quantum annealing systems for optimization and gate-model quantum processors for general computing. By offering annealing (useful for complex scheduling and routing problems) alongside gate-based machines, D-Wave aims to meet diverse federal needs from improving military logistics to enhancing cybersecurity. The company recently deployed its latest Advantage2 quantum annealer at a defense contractor’s facility in Alabama to support sensitive government projects.
Why it matters: D-Wave’s closer alignment with the U.S. government signals a maturation in the quantum industry from research to real-world deployment. The U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies have been urging faster progress in quantum for strategic advantage, and D-Wave’s new unit is poised to translate advances into mission-specific tools. With strong revenue growth and analysts boosting its valuation on commercialization prospects, D-Wave is leveraging public-sector demand to sustain its momentum. By embedding quantum computing into federal operations now, the U.S. aims to secure early quantum readiness – potentially outpacing rivals in applying quantum optimization to defense and supply chain problems. D-Wave’s initiative also reflects a broader trend: closer public-private collaboration to ensure domestic quantum capabilities (hardware, software, and talent) are in place for national security. As global competition in quantum heats up, such partnerships could prove pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge.
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