Pasqal, a leading French quantum computing company, has been at the forefront of advancing Europe’s quantum computing infrastructure through strategic collaborations with the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). These partnerships aim to integrate quantum computing capabilities into Europe’s supercomputing ecosystem, enhancing computational power and fostering innovation across various scientific and industrial sectors.
EuroQCS-Italy: A Milestone in Quantum Computing
In March 2025, Pasqal signed a €13 million contract with EuroHPC JU to deliver EuroQCS-Italy, a neutral-atom quantum computer to be hosted at CINECA in Bologna, Italy. The initial system will feature at least 140 qubits operating in analog mode, with plans for an upgrade in 2027 to a hybrid analog/digital architecture. This advancement will enable the design of more sophisticated Hamiltonians, allowing end-users to implement a broader range of quantum algorithms and applications. The quantum computer will be integrated with CINECA’s pre-exascale Leonardo supercomputer, facilitating hybrid quantum-classical workflows for scientific and industrial applications. (eurohpc-ju.europa.eu)
Strengthening Europe’s Quantum Infrastructure
Pasqal’s commitment to enhancing Europe’s quantum computing capabilities is further demonstrated by the delivery of a 100-qubit quantum computer to the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) in Germany in November 2024. This system, part of the EuroHPC JU project HPCQS, is coupled with the JURECA DC supercomputer, enabling European researchers to leverage hybrid quantum-classical resources for complex challenges in fields such as drug discovery, materials science, and artificial intelligence. (pasqal.com)
Collaborative Efforts in Hybrid Computing
The collaboration between Pasqal and EuroHPC JU is a significant step towards integrating quantum computing into Europe’s high-performance computing (HPC) strategy. By combining Pasqal’s neutral-atom quantum processors with existing supercomputing infrastructures, these initiatives aim to provide European researchers and industries with access to advanced computational resources, fostering innovation and maintaining Europe’s competitive edge in quantum technologies. (pasqal.com)
Through these strategic collaborations, Pasqal and EuroHPC JU are laying the groundwork for a robust and integrated quantum computing ecosystem in Europe, poised to drive advancements across various sectors and contribute to the continent’s technological leadership in the quantum era.
