Setonix-Q
The Setonix-Q pilot is a portal for Australian researchers to have access to both silicon-based and quantum computing from Pawsey.
This free access, provided through the peer-reviewed National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme (NCMAS) and supported by the Australia Government via National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) funding, positions Australia at the leading edge of advanced computing.
By lowering traditional barriers, Setonix-Q pilot, available via the Quantum Hub Portal, enables researchers to pursue new discoveries and accelerate breakthroughs across a wide range of scientific domains.
Simplified Access, Smarter Science
Setonix-Q pilot opens new opportunities for Australian researchers by making quantum computing more practical and accessible. Researchers can evaluate their quantum computing algorithms on quantum simulators, and further investigate their stability and usability on real quantum hardware via managed access to Amazon Braket, the quantum computing service by Amazon Web Services (AWS) through Pawsey’s portal.
Unique Allocation Model
Setonix-Q Pilot introduces a unique dual allocation system:
- Access to quantum simulators running on hardware powered by NVIDIA GraceHopper GH200 superchips and CUDA-Q architecture
- Access to quantum hardware, simulators, and a broad set of software tools on Amazon Braket through Pawsey’s new quantum access portal.
Resources are split between silicon-based computing and real quantum devices access with an expectation that projects demonstrate their quantum readiness on simulators running on modern computing hardware first. Storage will be also included as part of this allocation model.
Quantum devices currently available include:
- IQM Garnet & Emerald (superconducting QPUs)
- QuEra Aquila (neutral atom-based QPU)
- Rigetti Ankaa-3 (superconducting QPU)
Call for Projects Opens October 2025
Researchers across Australia are invited to apply for Setonix-Q Pilot access through the upcoming NCMAS call in October 2025. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that is reshaping the future of computational science.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 08 October 2025 | Applications open |
| 31 October 2025 | Applications close (8:00pm AEDT / 5:00pm AWST) |
| 11-12 December 2025 | Scientific Advisory Committee meeting for allocations |
| To be confirmed | Allocations announced |
Online Information Sessions
NCMAS are running online Zoom information sessions every Tuesday at 01:00 pm (AEST/AEDT) from 23 September 2025 until the end of the application period (new NCMAS applicants are recommended to attend one of these sesssions).
Questions?
Contact the Pawsey team via help@pawsey.org.au.