EuroHPC Opens 8 Quantum Computers to Researchers From Aug. 1
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Updated · Quantum Zeitgeist · Jul 8
EuroHPC Opens 8 Quantum Computers to Researchers From Aug. 1
3 articles · Updated · Quantum Zeitgeist · Jul 8
Summary
August 1 marks the start of EuroHPC JU’s quantum pilot access mode, letting European researchers, public bodies and companies submit proposals to test applications on eight Europe-based quantum computers.
Four systems are immediately available—Euro-Q-Exa, Lucy, Piast-Q and VLQ—spanning superconducting, photonic and trapped-ion technologies so users can develop algorithms and assess technical feasibility across architectures.
Monthly evaluation cycles will keep the call continuously open, with EuroHPC framing the program as a way to build quantum-accelerated HPC rather than simply run existing software on new machines.
Six machines have already been procured and two co-funded through HPCQS, with two more deployments planned in the Netherlands and Luxembourg as Europe expands a broader quantum ecosystem.
The rollout complements EuroHPC’s network of 12 supercomputers—including exascale systems JUPITER and Alice Recoque—and follows its Q-Neko collaboration push with Japan announced earlier Wednesday.