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Details
- EuroHPC JU officially launched PIAST-Q, the first quantum computer in its program, at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center in Poland.
- The project is a collaboration between PCSS, Austria-based supplier AQT, EuroHPC JU, and the Polish government, with additional partners including Creotech Instruments and the University of Latvia.
- PIAST-Q features trapped-ion technology with 20 physical qubits, high gate fidelity above 99%, long coherence times, and all-to-all connectivity, integrated with the PIAST-AI supercomputer for hybrid workflows.
- As the first of eight planned EuroHPC quantum computers across Europe, PIAST-Q was delivered ahead of schedule less than a year after contract signing.
- The EUR 12.28 million facility, split evenly between EuroHPC and Poland, is expected to be available to users by late 2025, enabling advanced research in optimization, chemistry, materials science, and machine learning.
Impact
This milestone strengthens Europe's sovereign quantum capability, decreasing dependence on external technologies and fueling research leadership. The hybrid quantum-classical approach offers a blueprint for future deployments and drives both academic and industrial innovation. With rapid progress, EuroHPC is cementing its role as a global player in the quantum race.
