Diraq and Imec Shatter Quantum Barrier with 99% Accurate Chips - Scalable Systems Now Within Reach

Quantum computing just got real. Diraq and Imec's breakthrough 99% accuracy rate isn't just impressive—it's the missing link for building quantum machines that actually work at scale.

The Precision Problem Solved

Quantum chips have always struggled with error rates that made practical applications impossible. Hitting 99% accuracy cuts through the noise—literally. These chips now handle complex calculations without collapsing under their own weight.

From Lab to Production Line

This isn't theoretical physics anymore. Manufacturing processes that can reliably produce chips at this accuracy level mean quantum systems could start rolling off assembly lines rather than being handcrafted in research labs.

The Finance Angle

While quantum computing could break today's encryption standards within years—potentially vaporizing blockchain security models—the real irony is watching traditional investors pour billions into quantum startups while still calling crypto a speculative bubble. Quantum might break cryptography, but it can't fix flawed investment theses.

Bottom line: The quantum future just got moved up by a decade. The race for practical quantum advantage is now on—and the winners will redefine entire industries.

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The chips were produced on Imec’s 300mm silicon platform, which is the same technology used in global chip manufacturing. By using an isotopically enriched silicon layer, the teams reduced noise that often limits performance. They tested multiple chips and reported that the results were consistent. This shows that high accuracy is possible not only in a lab but also in a real production setting.

Path to Commercial Scale

The findings matter because they address the long-standing concern of whether quantum devices can keep their precision when made in volume. According to Diraq founder and CEO Andrew Dzurak, the result proves that quantum chips can be built with existing semiconductor tools. That could create a cost pathway to systems with millions of qubits.

The company is part of a U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency effort that asks 18 firms to show utility-scale quantum computing by 2033. Utility scale is defined as the point where quantum systems deliver more value than they cost to run. Diraq now joins other players in the race to get there, including Quantum Motion in the UK, which recently shipped a system to the UK National Quantum Computing Centre.

Silicon-based quantum technology is viewed as an alternative to superconducting or trapped-ion systems pursued by companies such as International Business Machines (IBM), IonQ (IONQ), and Quantinuum, a Honeywell (HON) spinout. Because silicon methods align with the trillion-dollar chip industry, the approach could prove more scalable if accuracy levels continue to improve.

We used TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to line up some of the top quantum stocks. It’s an easy way to see how they compare and get a sense of where the space might be headed.