IQM Quantum Computers has been selected by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) to provide two Radiance quantum computers for the Euro-Q-Exa hybrid system at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Garching, Germany and will be integrated into LRZ’s supercomputing systems, including SuperMUC-NG. The systems, featuring 54 qubits and 150 qubits, will be delivered in the second half of 2025 and by the end of 2026, respectively. The total purchase amount is €25 Million ($27.1M USD) and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts.
The Euro-Q-Exa project integrates these quantum systems with high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, allowing the European research community to access hybrid HPC-quantum workflows. The initiative aims to accelerate scientific progress and foster R&D by combining classical and quantum computing capabilities as part of a broader European supercomputing network.
Early access to the system, starting in spring 2025, will help bridge development phases and ensure researchers can begin utilizing the technology. The project is supported by EuroHPC JU, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences and the Arts.
IQM previously launched Germany’s first hybrid HPC-quantum computer, equipped with a 20-qubit processor, with LRZ laying the groundwork for ongoing collaborations and positioning Europe at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. For more information, visit IQM Quantum Computers’s press release here and another press release from EuroHPC JU here.
October 16, 2024
