Rigetti Secures $8.4M 108-Qubit C-DAC Order, Accuracy Lags Peers
Rigetti Computing India’s subsidiary secured an $8.4 million order for a 108-qubit quantum computer from the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, with deployment planned in H2 2026 using its chiplet-based architecture. Rigetti’s high-speed systems generate minimal revenue and lag peers on accuracy, flagging valuation and performance concerns.
1. $8.4 Million C-DAC Purchase Order
Rigetti Computing India P L received an $8.4 million purchase order to deliver a 108-qubit quantum computer to India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, with on-premises installation in Bengaluru scheduled for the second half of 2026.
2. Chiplet-Based Architecture
The system utilizes Rigetti’s proprietary chiplet-based architecture designed to scale qubit counts for error correction and fault tolerance, aiming to optimize performance and energy efficiency across a distributed 1,000-node network.
3. Revenue and Valuation Impact
While the order boosts Rigetti’s 2026 revenue pipeline, the company’s overall revenue remains minimal, and milestone-based recognition leaves actual top-line impact dependent on technical acceptance and deployment success.
4. Accuracy and Competitive Position
Rigetti’s quantum systems deliver high processing speeds but continue to trail peers on computational accuracy, raising concerns over adoption rates and long-term valuation compared with competing platforms.