$5 million in NSF funding will let the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center build TangleLab, a hybrid quantum-classical supercomputing testbed scheduled to enter full operation in 2027.
TangleLab will link a Rigetti Novera quantum processing unit with HPE compute, storage and networking systems so researchers can test hybrid workflows for AI, simulation and quantum applications.
PSC said the system will be allocated through a competitive proposal process, with dedicated research access alongside real-time use for classes, workshops, training and technical support.
Construction is expected to start Sept. 1, 2026 at PSC's new data center, positioning the project as a prototype for future cyberinfrastructure that blends quantum and classical high-performance computing.