07:39 AM EST, 01/22/2025 (MT Newswires) -- D-Wave Quantum ( QBTS ) said Wednesday it introduced the new Leap Quantum LaunchPad program to accelerate the deployment of quantum computing applications.

The company said the initiative offers a free three-month trial of D-Wave's quantum computing technology to help businesses and researchers tackle complex problems that classical computers cannot solve.

Additionally, D-Wave said it launched expanded access to its quantum programming core and quick start training programs.

Shares of the company rose more than 7% in recent premarket activity.