EuroHPC JU Opens Access to its Quantum Computers

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. This unprecedented 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 world-class 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 1^st August 2026, are:

• Euro-Q-Exa, based on superconducting qubits,
• Lucy, based on photonic qubits,
• Piast-Q, based on trapped-ions,
• VLQ, based on superconducting qubits.

Additional EuroHPC quantum computers will become available for future cut-off deadlines.

More details

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.

Apply now on the EuroHPC access platform.

Background

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.