Singapore has launched a national program called Hybrid Quantum Classical Computing (HQCC 1.0), which aims to integrate quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. The program, funded by the National Research Foundation with $24.5 million, aims to expand middleware research, create novel algorithms, and improve workforce capabilities to foster smooth collaboration between classical and quantum systems.
Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information, announced the idea at SupercomputingAsia 2025 on March 11, 2025. “We will take a further step forward today to seed capabilities in hybrid quantum-classical computing through the new HQCC 1.0 initiative,” Teo told the press.
The effort, led by the National Quantum Office, will draw on the expertise of the National Quantum Computing Hub and the National Supercomputing Centre in Singapore. A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing and Centre for Quantum Technologies will help with software and middleware development.
In addition, NSCC Singapore has inked two Memorandums of Understanding with AMD and CSC Finland to further supercomputing and quantum research. AMD will build a Centre of Excellence, and CSC Finland will work together on AI and HPC-quantum integration.
