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QCOS CompatibleProgram

The industry standard for quantum backend certification. Verify conformance, reduce integration risk, and unlock enterprise sales.

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What is QCOS Compatible?

QCOS Compatible is a certification program that validates quantum backends against the ACOS-ISA v1.0 specification. Certified backends receive a verifiable badge, entry in the public registry, and cryptographically signed evidence bundles.

Conformance Testing

25+ standardized tests covering gates, circuits, measurement, and error handling.

Public Registry

Searchable database of certified backends with verification URLs and validity dates.

Signed Evidence

Cryptographically signed bundles for independent verification and audit trails.

Benefits by Stakeholder

For Quantum Hardware Vendors

Trusted Badge

Display the QCOS Compatible badge to signal enterprise readiness and reduce sales friction.

Accelerate Enterprise Sales

Pre-validated conformance reduces procurement cycles from months to weeks.

Reduce Support Tickets

Conformance testing catches integration issues before they reach production.

For HPC Centers & National Labs

Standardized Procurement

Use QCOS Compatible as acceptance criteria in RFPs and tenders.

Governance & Compliance

Cryptographically signed evidence bundles for audit trails and sovereignty.

Multi-Provider Catalog

Build a curated catalog of certified quantum backends with verified capabilities.

For Enterprise Buyers

Risk Reduction

Only use backends that passed independent conformance testing.

Audit-Ready Evidence

Immutable execution records with cryptographic signatures for compliance.

Cost Governance

FinOps integration with chargeback, budgets, and usage tracking.

Certification Process

From Vendor Pack to certified badge in as little as 7 days.

01

Get Vendor Pack

Download templates, CI integration, and the ACOS test runner.

Instant
02

Run Conformance

Execute ACOS-ISA v1.0 tests in your environment.

2-5 days
03

Submit Results

Send test artifacts for official certification.

1 day
04

Receive Certificate

Get your cert_id, badge, and registry entry.

2 days

Certified Backends

Public registry of QCOS Compatible quantum backends.

View Full Registry
VendorBackendLevelStatus
RigettiAnkaa-3ISACertified
IBM QuantumHeron r2ISACertified
IonQAriaISA + PulseCertified
QuantinuumH2-1ISACertified

Verify Evidence Independently

QCOS Compatible evidence can be verified offline without any SoftQuantus dependencies. Upload a report to check cryptographic signatures and integrity.

Verify Evidence

Ready to Get Certified?

Join the QCOS Compatible program and unlock enterprise quantum sales.