TLDR: D-Wave Quantum Inc. has been recognized as a winner in Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Awards for its groundbreaking 4400+ qubit Advantage2™ quantum computer. The award highlights the system’s potential to revolutionize industries by solving complex problems beyond the scope of classical computing, with applications spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, and research.
PALO ALTO, Calif. – October 16, 2025 – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a global leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, proudly announced today its recognition as a winner in Fast Company’s prestigious 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Awards. The company was specifically honored in the Computing, Chips and Foundational Technology category for its innovative 4400+ qubit Advantage2™ quantum computer.
This esteemed award celebrates emerging technologies poised to deliver profound impacts across various industries. D-Wave’s Advantage2 system, initially launched in May 2025, has garnered significant attention for its advanced capabilities. It features a sophisticated Zephyr topology and 20-way connectivity, enabling it to tackle highly complex problems that are currently intractable for conventional supercomputers.
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The Advantage2 quantum computer has already demonstrated its ability to achieve quantum supremacy in real-world problem-solving scenarios. Its applications are diverse, ranging from intricate optimization challenges and advanced artificial intelligence computations to cutting-edge scientific research. This recognition from Fast Company underscores D-Wave’s commitment to developing and delivering production-ready quantum computing technology that provides tangible value to its customers and pushes the boundaries of computational power.
