Key Takeaways
- The TII Quantum Cloud Service launched on February 23, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, offering cloud access to in-house developed quantum processing units.
- The Quantum Computing Hardware Lab manages multiple quantum processors and has advanced from early research to functional systems.
- Qibo is the open-source quantum software framework that enables users to design circuits and hybrid workflows, supporting both simulators and real hardware.
- Partner organizations can now access TII’s infrastructure for experimentation following the public launch of the cloud service.
- TII plans to introduce hardware upgrades and broader access options for applied research over time.
The TII Quantum Cloud Service was launched on February 23, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The service provides cloud-based access to quantum processing units developed in-house by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). Access is currently available to selected partners. Users can run quantum workloads directly on TII’s physical hardware through a remote platform.
TII is the applied research arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). The quantum systems supporting the service were built at TII’s Quantum Computing Hardware Lab.
Quantum Hardware and Technical Capabilities
The Quantum Computing Hardware Lab was established four years ago. It advanced from early-stage research to operating functional quantum processors. The lab now manages multiple quantum processing units ranging from 5 to 25 qubits.
Some of the quantum chips are fabricated internally. Recent processors show coherence times up to ten times longer than TII’s initial devices. These improvements reflect development in chip engineering, fabrication methods, and system integration.
Before the public launch of the TII Quantum Cloud Service, the hardware was primarily used for internal research and benchmarking activities.
Software Framework and Partner Access
The platform runs on Qibo, TII’s open-source quantum software framework. Qibo enables users to design quantum circuits and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. It supports execution on simulators as well as real quantum hardware through a single interface.
IBM’s quantum algorithm teams previously used TII’s systems to test and evaluate workflows. With the cloud service now active, partner organizations can access the infrastructure for experimentation and research.
TII stated that hardware upgrades and broader access options may be introduced over time. The cloud model allows applied research and hybrid computing experiments on quantum systems developed within the UAE.