SEOUL, South Korea, July 1, 2026 — Classiq, a global leader in quantum computing software, announced today that it has signed a significant commercial agreement with quantum-AI datacenter specialist QAI Co., Ltd. to provide nation’s first local Quantum-as-a-Service offering in Korea. The integrated offering combines Classiq’s enterprise-grade quantum software engineering platform with QAI’s domestic AI […] The post Classiq and QAI Launch Quantum Cloud Offering in Korea appeared first on HPCwire .
Nations are increasingly prioritizing domestic technological independence, especially in critical areas like quantum computing, alongside broader AI infrastructure development.
This marks a tangible step towards national self-sufficiency in quantum computing capabilities, potentially reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure and fostering local innovation.
Korea now has a domestic Quantum-as-a-Service offering, allowing local enterprises and researchers access to quantum computing resources without relying on international providers.
- · QAI Co., Ltd.
- · Classiq
- · South Korean tech sector
- · Quantum computing users in Korea
- · Foreign quantum cloud providers (for Korean market share)
Korean businesses and research institutions gain local access to advanced quantum computing resources.
This could accelerate Korea's quantum research and development, potentially leading to new domestic intellectual property and applications.
Increased domestic quantum capability might influence Korea's geopolitical standing in advanced technology and create a model for other nations seeking similar independence.
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