QCOS CompatibleProgram
The industry standard for quantum backend certification. Verify conformance, reduce integration risk, and unlock enterprise sales.
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.
Get Vendor Pack
Download templates, CI integration, and the ACOS test runner.
Run Conformance
Execute ACOS-ISA v1.0 tests in your environment.
Submit Results
Send test artifacts for official certification.
Receive Certificate
Get your cert_id, badge, and registry entry.
Certified Backends
Public registry of QCOS Compatible quantum backends.
| Vendor | Backend | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigetti | Ankaa-3 | ISA | Certified |
| IBM Quantum | Heron r2 | ISA | Certified |
| IonQ | Aria | ISA + Pulse | Certified |
| Quantinuum | H2-1 | ISA | Certified |
Verify Evidence Independently
QCOS Compatible evidence can be verified offline without any SoftQuantus dependencies. Upload a report to check cryptographic signatures and integrity.
Verify EvidenceReady to Get Certified?
Join the QCOS Compatible program and unlock enterprise quantum sales.