Nvidia has unveiled NVQLink, a groundbreaking architecture that merges AI supercomputing with quantum computing, marking a major step toward hybrid computing systems. The new platform connects Nvidia’s powerful GPU-based AI systems directly with quantum processors (QPUs), enabling them to work together seamlessly. Unlike traditional setups where quantum computers operate in isolation, NVQLink provides a high-speed, low-latency bridge that allows real-time interaction between classical and quantum hardware.
Developed in collaboration with more than a dozen quantum hardware firms and U.S. national laboratories, NVQLink supports multiple quantum technologies—including superconducting, trapped-ion, and photonic qubits. This flexibility positions Nvidia as a central player in the emerging hybrid computing ecosystem without manufacturing quantum processors itself.
By combining GPUs’ strength in AI and data processing with quantum systems’ ability to tackle complex simulations and optimization problems, Nvidia aims to accelerate scientific research and industrial applications. The company’s approach underscores its belief that the future of computing will be hybrid, leveraging the best of both classical and quantum worlds. While large-scale commercial quantum advantage remains years away, NVQLink lays the infrastructure foundation for the day when quantum processors become a vital component of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.