TL;DR: IBM's Nighthawk is the next-generation processor family in IBM's fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap. From 2025 to 2028, successive Nighthawk releases will enable exploration of increasingly comp
IBM's Nighthawk is the next-generation processor family in IBM's fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap. From 2025 to 2028, successive Nighthawk releases will enable exploration of increasingly complex quantum circuits. IBM laid out a clear, rigorous framework for realizing a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, combining hardware advances with software stack development.
Qubits
Progressive scaling 2025-2028
Technology
Superconducting (modular multi-chip)
Gate Fidelity
Target: fault-tolerant operations by 2028-2029
Status
Roadmap announced 2025; successive releases planned 2025-2028
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBM Nighthawk (Roadmap)?
IBM's Nighthawk is the next-generation processor family in IBM's fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap. From 2025 to 2028, successive Nighthawk releases will enable exploration of increasingly complex quantum circuits. IBM laid out a clear, rigorous framework for realizing a large-scale, fault-to
Who makes IBM Nighthawk (Roadmap)?
IBM Nighthawk (Roadmap) is made by IBM.