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Pasqal delivers Italy's first neutral atom quantum computer to CINECA

French firm Pasqal delivered a 140 plus qubit neutral atom quantum computer to CINECA at the Bologna Technopole, co-funded by Italy's Ministry of University and Research and EuroHPC, for integration with the Leonardo supercomputer.

Verified Pasqal press release, 17 February 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish that integration with Leonardo is complete; Pasqal says that is expected in the coming months.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who operates, who made the parts. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight +12 of 36 possible. French-built Pasqal quantum computer delivered to Italy's CINECA; national HPC site, Leonardo-linked. European Sovereignty Index

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