The European Innovation Council-funded QCDC project (“Quantum Computers for Data Centres”) has successfully concluded, resulting in the establishment of a new cloud-based computing service for trapped-ion quantum computers in Europe. The service grants European researchers access to devices from Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT) to perform advanced quantum computing tasks, which is intended to support innovation in healthcare and industrial advancements.
The new cloud service has enabled initial proof-of-concept demonstrations. Some research teams have performed hardware implementations of advanced calculations for biochemical research and computational fluid dynamics. A collaboration involving AQT and teams from QC Ware, Covestro, and Boehringer Ingelheim used a Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) algorithm to calculate the interaction energies of intermediate states in the Nitrogen Cycle on NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) devices. These initial demonstrations have enabled researchers to simulate complex molecular interactions and optimize manufacturing processes.
The successful completion of the QCDC project and the establishment of the cloud service strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty by providing local access to quantum computing, reducing reliance on non-EU providers. Juris Ulmanis, Director of Quantum Technologies at AQT, commented that the project is a step in making quantum computing a practical tool for researchers across Europe. The project has equipped researchers with tools to address challenges in areas such as drug discovery, materials design, and sustainability.
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August 29, 2025
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