Panama has installed its first quantum computer, a SpinQ Gemini Mini Pro, through a collaboration between TR Consultores and SpinQ Technology. The device, based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), contains two qubits and is designed for educational settings. Unlike cryogenic systems used by IBM or Google, this desktop platform operates at room temperature and supports basic quantum logic experiments. It enables hands-on programming and algorithm testing, offering a practical entry point for students and researchers exploring foundational quantum computing.
The system will be deployed in leading academic institutions across Panama to support training in fields such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and engineering. TR Consultores aims to integrate the device into existing curricula and expand access to practical quantum programming tools. The initiative also provides a pathway to develop domestic quantum skills and engage students with introductory algorithms, including Deutsch–Jozsa and Grover’s search, as well as quantum cryptography concepts.
This installation reflects a broader effort in Latin America to build national expertise and infrastructure for quantum computing. By lowering the barriers to entry, SpinQ’s portable platform allows institutions to offer quantum literacy programs without the need for high-cost hardware or foreign cloud access. While not suited for industrial workloads, the Gemini Mini Pro helps seed local ecosystems, laying the foundation for future applied research and regional collaboration in the quantum domain.
For more details, see El Digital Panamá’s original coverage (in Spanish) here.
May 28, 2025
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