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Algorithmiq and Microsoft Join Forces to Advance Fault-Tolerant Quantum Solutions for Chemistry and Drug Discovery
The collaboration between Algorithmiq and Microsoft will integrate Algorithmiq’s advanced simulation and measurement methods with Microsoft’s Quantum platform and Quantum Development Kit (QDK), enabling the next generation of cloud-deliverable quantum solutions for chemical sciences from drug discovery to materials design.
8 AM ET / 3 PM EET | Helsinki, Finland – December 11, 2025 – Algorithmiq, a leader in quantum computing for chemistry and life sciences, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the development of quantum chemistry algorithms designed for fault-tolerant quantum hardware.
Applying Quantum Computing to Real-World Chemistry
Quantum computers have the potential to model properties of molecules and chemical reactions that are difficult to simulate with current classical computers. Through this collaboration, Algorithmiq and Microsoft will demonstrate end-to-end practical quantum chemistry workflows designed for fault tolerance and capable of achieving chemical accuracy while keeping computational resources at practical and affordable scales. Long-term, this will allow scientists to access powerful new molecular simulation capabilities through the cloud.
“This collaboration brings us a step closer to making quantum computing genuinely useful for chemistry and the life sciences in the fault-tolerant era,” explains Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO and Co-Founder of Algorithmiq.“By integrating our algorithms with Microsoft’s QDK, we aim to support scientists working on some of today’s most important challenges.”
Zulfi Alam, the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Quantum, adds:
“Microsoft Quantum is committed to turning scientific ambition into practical impact. By combining Algorithmiq’s pioneering methods with Microsoft’s Quantum Development Kit, we aim to accelerate the path to fault-tolerant quantum chemistry—and make breakthroughs in drug discovery and materials science accessible to researchers everywhere.“
Progress and Next Steps
The collaboration has achieved its first milestones. Algorithmiq has demonstrated a method to prepare high-fidelity ground states combined with advanced techniques to reduce measurement overhead.The next phase will focus on further improving the efficiency of these methods and illustrating the workflow for a wider range of molecules. Over time, the goal is to make these tools available through Microsoft’s Quantum Development Kit, helping researchers and developers explore new possibilities in chemistry and materials sciences.
About Algorithmiq
Algorithmiq develops quantum software that makes quantum computers useful, enabling breakthroughs in chemistry, materials science, and life sciences through physically meaningful, energy-efficient quantum computation.