New resources and hardware for Open Plan users

The IBM Quantum® Open Plan now features new learning resources, new hardware, and a special one‑time promotion for eligible users.

• A new course, Designing and leading quantum projects, is now available. This course covers key topics for users looking to develop or secure funding for a quantum project, including early‑stage planning, team roles and responsibilities, identifying meaningful use cases, defining measures of success, and a guide to grant writing best practices.

• The Heron r2 ibm_kingston—one of our highest-performing quantum computers—is now available to all Open Plan users.

• Log 20 minutes of compute in any 12‑month period and you can opt in to a special one-time offer: 180 minutes for the next 12 months.

With expanded runtime and new educational resources, users can run everything from introductory circuits to advanced hybrid workflows.

These efforts reflect our commitment to open access, open education, and open science in quantum computing. Read more: Doubling down on open-access quantum computing