Diraq
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UnclaimedDiraq is building silicon-based quantum computers using spin qubits based on modified silicon transistors.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Diraq is a quantum computing company founded by Andrew Dzurak in Sydney, Australia. It is building quantum computers using spin qubits based on modified silicon transistors, an approach it says leverages existing CMOS semiconductor foundries to put millions of qubits on a single chip at a fraction of the cost. The company has operations in Australia and the United States and partners with NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, GlobalFoundries, and imec. It was selected for Stage B of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
History
Diraq was founded by Andrew Dzurak, who serves as CEO and Founder. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with operations in Australia and the United States. It is building quantum computers using spin qubits based on modified silicon transistors, leveraging existing CMOS semiconductor foundries. Diraq partners with NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, GlobalFoundries, and imec, and was selected for Stage B of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
Products and positioning
Building affordable quantum computers that can be deployed at scale, using existing semiconductor foundries.
Product categories. Quantum computers using spin qubits based on modified silicon transistors · Quantum processing unit
Recent events
Reported
DARPA selects Atom Computing, Diraq, IBM, IonQ, Microsoft and PsiQuantum for Stage C of Quantum Benchmarking Initiative[3]
On Wednesday, DARPA selected a new cohort of companies, including Atom Computing, Diraq, IBM, IonQ, Microsoft and PsiQuantum, to advance to Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a stage worth up to US$300 million for direct physical testing and empirical validation.
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