QBI: Three Stages

DARPA’s QBI program assesses quantum computing efforts in three stages. Stage A defines the end goal a company or organization aims to build by 2032-2034, probing for obvious obstacles and required breakthroughs. Stage B maps current research and sets bespoke milestones over the next 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 6 years, tailored to each methodology rather than applying broad strokes. Stage C tracks progress against those milestones, determining whether efforts are behind, ahead, or on schedule. The program seeks teams whose quantum computing approach could serve a government mission, with advice provided to the rest of government.

Sources: DARPA (YouTube)