Atom Computing

Atom Computing is a quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with a commercial facility in Boulder, Colorado.

Founded in 2018 by Benjamin Bloom and Jonathan King, the company focuses on developing scalable, gate-based quantum processors using neutral atom technology. Under CEO Rob Hays, Atom Computing has raised over $60 million from notable investors and employs around 65 to 100 people. The company specializes in quantum hardware development, utilizing optically trapped neutral atoms, specifically Strontium-87, as qubits. This technology allows for reconfigurable connectivity and long coherence times, with plans to scale to over 10,000 qubits by the late 2020s. Atom Computing's offerings include advanced quantum platforms for applications in drug design, computational chemistry, and general computing, as well as on-premises deployment solutions for enterprise customers. The company collaborates with academic institutions and industry leaders to advance the field of quantum computing.