# NQVL:QSTD:Design: Open-Stack Rydberg Atom Quantum Computing Laboratory (ORAQL)

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA) · $4,000,000

## Abstract

Demonstrating practical quantum advantage for problems relevant to science, engineering, and society is a central challenge in quantum information science. To address this challenge, the Open Stack Rydberg Atom Quantum Computing Laboratory (ORAQL) project will combine  next-generation neutral atom logical quantum processing technology and a cross-disciplinary stack. The stack includes a digital twin model, comprising the virtual laboratory component of the project, that will be shared with the community to foster broad national participation in discoveries using ORAQL at the forefront of quantum algorithm development. ORAQL will additionally advance education and workforce development with a specific focus on the neutral atom quantum computing architecture, including digital twin technology as a cutting-edge virtual tool.

ORAQL targets next-generation neutral atom logical quantum processor cores capable of circuit depths of 1-100 megaquops (1 megaquop = million quops or quantum operations) on as many as 400 logical qubits, to be developed within a cross-disciplinary stack consisting of intermediate representation libraries for hardware controls, quantum circuit compilers, tools for quantum error correction (QEC) including decoders, and the ability to explore a broad range of quantum algorithms at the highest level. Included in the cross-disciplinary stack will be a digital twin that accurately models system performance, identifies failure mechanisms, and validates improvem

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2533041
- **Awardee organization:** Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** E2NYLCDML6V1
- **PI:** Dirk R Englund
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE
- **Estimated total:** $4,000,000
- **Funds obligated:** $2,750,000
- **Transaction type:** Cooperative Agreement
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2533041

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2533041, NQVL:QSTD:Design: Open-Stack Rydberg Atom Quantum Computing Laboratory (ORAQL). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2533041. Licensed CC0.

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