PredictionHardwarePending
Microsoft aims for a scalable, practical quantum computer by 2029
Due 2029
Microsoft says progress with its Majorana 2 topological-qubit chip has cut its timeline in half, and it now aims to reach a scalable, practical quantum computer by 2029. Outside researchers have questioned the evidence behind its topological qubits.
- Predicted by
- Chetan Nayak (Microsoft)
- Type
- Official company roadmap
- Said on
- Jun 2, 2026
- Original deadline
- by 2029 (2029)
- Status
- Pending
- Counts toward
- the Quantum Supremacy estimate
Related
Sources (3)
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Microsoft Quantum
Majorana 2 – Microsoft's Scalable Quantum Processor With Reliable, Long-Lasting Qubits
“Based on this rapid progress, we are accelerating our roadmap to a scalable, practical quantum computer—we have cut our timeline in half and now aim to reach this target by 2029.”
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Tom's Hardware
Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip — claims a practical machine will come in 2029
“Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip — claims a practical machine will come in 2029”
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Computerworld
Researchers cast new doubt on Microsoft's quantum computing advance
“Microsoft's controversial claim that its Majorana chip program will make possible a scalable quantum computer by 2029 has been thrown into new doubt by a scientific paper that questions whether the company has correctly interpreted its own experimental evidence.”
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