South Korean quantum technology company Norma has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Rigetti Computing to introduce an 84-qubit quantum cloud service to the Korean market. The announcement was made during the international quantum technology conference Q2B Tokyo 2025, held on June 15 in Tokyo.
Under the agreement, Rigetti will provide Norma with technical support for its 84-qubit quantum computer, which Norma plans to integrate with its proprietary Q Platform—a quantum program development and execution platform. This integration will enable Norma to deliver cloud-based quantum computing services to domestic research institutions, industries, and educational organizations.
The partnership extends beyond cloud services. Norma and Rigetti plan to jointly establish a quantum computing center in Korea, focusing on the development of quantum algorithms to solve complex problems in academia and industry. This collaboration signals a long-term vision of technological localization and the formation of a robust quantum ecosystem in Korea.
Founded in 2013 in Berkeley, California, Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company known for its superconducting circuit-based quantum hardware and software. It went public on NASDAQ in March 2022 with a valuation of approximately $1.5 billion and operates branches in the U.K. and Australia.
To showcase the new offering, Norma will host a “Quantum Cloud Day” on June 19 at its Seoul headquarters, where it will provide a live demonstration of the 84-qubit cloud service. The company also plans to visit local institutions such as Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology and Hallym University to explore academic-industry collaborations.
“This partnership is not just a technological alliance—it marks Korea’s official connection to the global quantum computing ecosystem,” said Hyun-cheol Jung, CEO of Norma. “We aim to begin pilot deployment of the quantum cloud service to public institutions, universities, and corporations in the second half of this year. This will lay the foundation for a domestic quantum technology hub centered around Norma.”
Mike Piech, Vice President Business Development at Rigetti Computing, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal: “We’re excited to see our joint efforts coming to fruition. Rigetti will actively support technical integration and collaborative research projects to help establish quantum technology in Korea.” The partnership is expected to strengthen Korea’s position in the global quantum race, supporting both domestic technology growth and international collaboration.
Norma has been expanding its footprint in quantum computing by leveraging its strengths in quantum-secure cryptography. In addition to its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution Q Care Connect, the firm has launched the Q Platform to support quantum application development. It is also accelerating the launch of Qrion, Korea’s first industrial quantum computer, to advance the practical application of quantum computing across sectors.
Quantum computing is increasingly seen as a game-changer for industries such as defense, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, and gaming. Norma’s collaboration with Rigetti is positioned to deliver real-world Quantum Advantage, paving the way for the broad commercialization of quantum technologies in Korea.