Zapata Quantum

Zapata Quantum was founded in 2017 out of Harvard University's Quantum Computing Lab, emerging from a vision to accelerate the commercial potential of quantum computing. The company has since established itself as a leading hardware-agnostic, pure-play quantum software company, uniquely positioned as the only U.S.-based publicly traded company singularly focused on quantum software development. Zapata Quantum powers applications across cryptography, pharmaceuticals, finance, materials discovery, defense, and beyond, translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

The company operates the Quantum Pilot platform, designed for quantum application discovery and development, enabling enterprises to identify high-value quantum use cases and assess hardware readiness. Zapata is the only organization to have contributed across every technical area of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking program, providing the company with a uniquely comprehensive understanding of what it takes to make quantum computing work in practice. By combining AI techniques with quantum algorithms and classical computing approaches, Zapata helps organizations prepare for the quantum future while delivering value on today's hardware.