Simulator emulates quantum hardware behavior
D-Wave Quantum has announced a gate-model quantum computing simulator for error-aware programming and algorithm development. The cloud-based simulator provides tools for modeling quantum processor behavior, error detection, and real-time control. It supports up to 21 qubits, ideal and hardware emulation modes, and integration with D-Wave’s Ocean SDK.
Built around D-Wave’s dual-rail technology, the simulator gives developers greater visibility into errors so they can design applications and workflows that reflect real processor behavior. It also enables Monte Carlo simulation of real-time quantum system dynamics, development of error-correction routines, and evaluation of advanced error-correction approaches based on dual-rail qubits.
D-Wave plans to offer quantum development bundles that provide access to its forthcoming gate-model quantum simulator and quantum computing systems. Available in Starter and Premium tiers, the bundles include monthly usage allocations and technical guidance from D-Wave. Pricing is available upon request.
The simulator is scheduled to be available through D-Wave’s Leap cloud platform in September 2026. Learn more and request future access here.
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