“"IBM is charting the next frontier in quantum computing... Our expertise across mathematics, physics, and engineering is paving the way for a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer — one that will solve real-world challenges and unlock immense possibilities for business." Delivered by 2029, IBM Quantum Starling is expected to be the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer, running 100 million quantum operations on 200 logical qubits — 20,000 times more operations than today's quantum computers.”
Chairman and CEO, IBM
Said Jun 10, 2025Deadline Dec 31, 2029IBM press release, "IBM Sets the Course to Build World's First Large-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer," June 10, 2025
IBM says it remains on track: the Loon and Nighthawk processors were unveiled in November 2025, and Krishna reaffirmed the 2029 Starling target on IBM's Q1 2026 earnings call.