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Novera QPU

Rigetti's 9-qubit on-premises quantum processing unit, introduced in 2023 for the R&D community.

Manufacturer: Rigetti Computing
Form factor: other
Maturity: research
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 1

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Novera QPU, a other by Rigetti Computing (research): 1 verified deployment on record. 4 sources back the record.

Overview

Rigetti's 9-qubit on-premises quantum processing unit, introduced in 2023 for the R&D community. Designed to plug into a customer's existing cryogenic and control systems. Deployed at Montana State University's QCORE center and purchased by international technology manufacturers.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
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Key facts

Commercial nine-qubit QPU

Rigetti describes Novera as a commercially available 9-qubit superconducting quantum processing unit for on-premises research and development (Novera).

Ankaa-class architecture

Rigetti's Novera materials identify the processor with its fourth-generation Ankaa-class architecture (Novera product document).

In-house fabrication

Rigetti's launch announcement says Novera is manufactured in-house at the company's Fab-1 facility (Novera launch).

9-qubit Ankaa-class QPU for on-prem R&D (Rigetti product page)

Rigetti's Novera page describes the Novera QPU as a 9-qubit version of Rigetti's Ankaa-class architecture with a square lattice and tunable couplers, marketed as ready to ship for hands-on quantum R&D and manufactured at Fab-1. Treat shipping readiness as company-stated (Rigetti).

Typical performance snapshot on product page (Rigetti product page)

The same page lists a typical performance snapshot including 9 qubits, 12 tunable couplers, median single-qubit gate fidelity 99.9%, and median two-qubit gate fidelity 99.6%, with a note that customer performance may vary and is not guaranteed (Rigetti).

Data & sources

Press releases

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Novera QPU. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

Novera QPU at Bozeman, Montana, USAoperational
9-qubit Novera QPU deployed at Montana State University's QCORE center — the first academic institution with an on-premises Rigetti quantum computer.

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 26, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment recordedSep 1, 2025
at Bozeman, Montana, USA

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Novera QPU.

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Sources (4)

Rigetti Computing Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results · https://investors.rigetti.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rigetti-computing-reports-third-quarter-2025-financial-results
https://www.rigetti.com/novera
https://investors.rigetti.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rigetti-launches-novera-qpu-companys-first-commercially
https://www.rigetti.com/uploads/novera/Rigetti-Novera-product-doc.pdf

Common questions

What is Novera QPU?

How much does Novera QPU cost?

Novera QPU's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Novera QPU from Rigetti Computing. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is Novera QPU actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Novera QPU is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Novera QPU?

Novera QPU is made by Rigetti Computing, based in Berkeley, California, USA, founded in 2013.

Where is Novera QPU deployed?

1 verified deployment of Novera QPU is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Bozeman, Montana, USA.

Can you buy Novera QPU?

Novera QPU is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to Novera QPU?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to Novera QPU include ASML EUV TwinScan, BrainOS, 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet.

How does Novera QPU compare to ASML EUV TwinScan?

Novera QPU and ASML EUV TwinScan (ASML Holding · 7 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. Novera QPU has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

What is Novera QPU's maturity stage?

Novera QPU is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.

Is Novera QPU safe?

Novera QPU has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 4 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

2: primary-company-ir; Company IR disclosure
2: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.