Rigetti targets a 1,000-plus-qubit quantum computer by the end of 2027

Timeline changes

1. Aug 6, 2026: moved to 2029

   In August 2026 Rigetti said it targets systems with about 1,000 qubits and 99.9% two-qubit fidelity over roughly a three-year time horizon, which points to about 2029 instead of the end of 2027.

   • Rigetti Computing via GlobeNewswire Rigetti Computing Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
     Primary sourceAug 6, 2026

     “Rigetti continues to target a path toward systems with approximately 1,000 qubits, approximately 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity, and gate speeds below 50 nanoseconds over roughly a three-year time horizon.”

Sources (2)

• Rigetti Computing via GlobeNewswire Rigetti Computing Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Provides Technology Roadmap Updates for 2026 and 2027
  Primary sourceNov 10, 2025

  “The Company expects to deploy a 150+ qubit system by or around the end of 2026 with an anticipated 99.7% median two-qubit gate fidelity, and a 1,000+ qubit system by or around the end of 2027 with an anticipated 99.8% median two-qubit gate fidelity.”

• Quantum Computing Report Rigetti Computing Reports on Its Q3 2025 Financial Results; Unveils Aggressive Qubit Roadmap to 1,000+ Qubits
  Independent coverageNov 2025

  “2027 Target: Deployment of a 1,000+ qubit system by or around the end of 2027 with an anticipated 99.8% median two-qubit gate fidelity.”