Willow Early Access Program

Google Quantum AI is identifying a select cohort of research partners to drive high-impact projects on our state-of-the-art Willow quantum processor.

Submit Proposal

Selected applicants to the Willow Early Access Program gain exclusive access to this hardware—which is not yet available to the public—to push the boundaries of science and realize their proposal on quantum hardware. To help us evaluate the scientific merit and feasibility of your project, please follow the submission instructions and eligibility requirements outlined below.

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
Selection Notification Deadline: July 1, 2026

Instructions:

  • Propose an experiment to run on Google's Willow quantum processor. The proposal should be specifically designed for a Willow processor. It should detail the circuits you propose to run and the observables that might go into the figures of a paper. Numerical simulations, where possible, can help make your case, but you should challenge yourself to go beyond what can be simulated easily.

  • There must be a member of your research group (e.g., a PhD student or post-doc) who would be dedicated to running this experiment.

  • Proposals should follow the guidelines here.

  • Upload your proposal to our intake form. For your submission to be complete, all fields in this form must be answered. This form also asks certain questions that will enable us to verify the eligibility of your employer and/or academic institution.

  • Do not include personally identifying information (e.g., name, email address, etc.) or attach the bios of any other member of your research team in your research proposal at this time.

Selection Criteria:

  • Feasibility: Would the proposal yield high-quality results on current Willow devices given the device specifications detailed here. Proposals must demonstrate a clear, actionable path to execution and consider realistic sources of noise.

  • Impact: What are the implications of a successful run? Could this lead to a high-impact scientific result or demonstrate a novel breakthrough technique?

Follow this page to stay updated on the Willow Access Program. Details and program updates will be posted as they become available.