From today, researchers, public institutions, and industry across Europe can access Europe’s growing quantum computing infrastructure in the same way they already access EuroHPC supercomputers, according to a statement released by the EU. This step enables users to experiment with different quantum technologies to advance scientific discovery and drive innovation.
As part of its hybrid strategy to integrate quantum computers with Europe’s supercomputing infrastructure, enabling quantum-accelerated HPC, the EuroHPC JU has invested in a diverse set of complementary quantum technologies. This strategy will allow European users to experiment, test, and scale their applications on a broad range of quantum technologies, including trapped ions, superconducting circuits, photonics, neutral atoms, and adiabatic (annealing) systems, while also leveraging the power of classical HPC.
The first systems accessible through the call, with a first cut-off as of 1st August 2026, are:
- Euro-Q-Exa, based on superconducting qubits:
- Euro-Q-Exa is a EuroHPC quantum computer located in Munich, Germany supplied by IQM (Finland). Euro-Q-Exa is based on superconducting qubits, arranged on a square lattice enabling complex quantum computations, facilitating quantum error correction approaches, featuring high-quality qubits and gate fidelities, and playing a pivotal role in executing quantum algorithms across a wider range of application domains. The system is integrated into LRZ’s supercomputer via a unified hybrid software environment providing unique user experience. While the system will initially offer 54 physical qubits, Euro-Q-Exa will be expanded by the end of 2026 with the installation of an upgrade offering 150 qubits.
- Lucy, based on photonic qubits:
- Lucy is a EuroHPC quantum computer to be located in Bruyères-le-Châtel, France, supplied by Quandela (France) and attocube (Germany). Lucy is a photonic quantum computer, which uses particles of light (photons) as qubits. Photonic qubits enable faster computations often performed at room temperature, making them easier to integrate into existing HPC infrastructure. Lucy offers unique aspects of linear optics quantum computing (LOQC), a complex paradigm with many potential applications. It will allow the exploration of numerous hybrid HPC-Quantum Computing workloads, so-called quantum accelerated HPC, for topics such as electromagnetic simulation, structural mechanics, material simulation, meteorology and earth observation.
- Piast-Q, based on trapped-ions:
- Piast-Q is a EuroHPC quantum computer located in Poznan, Poland, supplied by Alpine Quantum Technologies (Austria). Piast-Q is a quantum computer based on trapped-ions. Here electromagnetic fields trap charged atoms (ions) that are manipulated by high precision lasers to perform quantum operations providing long coherence times. Trapped-ion systems are known for their accuracy and are being developed for various quantum computing tasks. The new system will provide several unique features making it attractive for end-users providing high fidelity qubits, long coherence times, universal quantum gates and all-to-all connectivity support. New hybrid quantum-classical use cases and benchmarks will be supported, including but not limited to quantum optimisation, quantum chemistry, quantum material sciences and quantum machine learning.
- VLQ, based on superconducting qubits:
- VLQ is a EuroHPC quantum computer to be located in Ostrava, Czechia, supplied by IQM (Finland). VLQ will be based on superconducting qubits, that are realised in superconducting materials and in the case of VLQ are connected to a central resonator that facilitates the control and read-out of the qubits. Such a star-shaped topology seamlessly provides a one-to-all qubit connectivity, which minimises the number of swap operations between qubits enabling the execution of very complex quantum algorithms. This setup aims to improve the fidelity and coherence of quantum operations, enhancing its overall performance. The system will enable European end-users to actively explore applications and algorithms tailored for the novel star topology, such as e.g. hardware-efficient quantum error correction (QEC) schemes or Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT), showing exponential speed-ups compared to purely classical processing.
Additional EuroHPC quantum computers will become available for future cut-off deadlines.
The quantum pilot access mode aims to provide quick access to EuroHPC JU quantum infrastructure for testing and development purposes.
This access mode is meant for all categories of users who want to collect performance data or test a method on a target system in order to document the technical feasibility of their applications. The access mode is meant also for projects focusing on code and algorithm development, development of workflows and quantum computing trainings.
The call will be continuously open, with pre-defined cut-off dates fixed every month that will trigger the evaluation of the proposals submitted up to this date.
The EuroHPC JU has procured six quantum computers and co-funded two more through the HPCQS project, all of them located in Europe. Two more quantum computers are planned for deployment in the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The EuroHPC JU is a legal and funding entity that brings together the European Union and participating countries to coordinate efforts and pool resources with the objective of making Europe a world leader in supercomputing.
To equip Europe with a cutting-edge supercomputing infrastructure, the EuroHPC JU has already procured 12 supercomputers, distributed across Europe. These include JUPITER in Germany and Alice Recoque in France, Europe’s first exascale systems.
European scientists and users from the public sector and industry can benefit from EuroHPC supercomputers via the EuroHPC Access Calls no matter where in Europe they are located. The goal of these calls is to advance science and support the development of applications with industrial, scientific, and societal relevance for Europe.
Currently, the EuroHPC JU is also overseeing the implementation of 19 AI factories (AIF) across Europe, complemented by 13 AI Factory Antennas, to offer free, customised support to SMEs and startups.
The EuroHPC JU also funds research and innovation projects to develop a full European supercomputing supply chain. This includes processors and software, applications to be run on these supercomputers, and know-how to develop strong European HPC expertise.
With the recent adoption of Council Regulation (EU) 2026/150, the EuroHPC JU’s mandate has been expanded with new action pillars dedicated to the deployment of AI Gigafactories across Europe and the advancement of quantum technologies.
