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EuroHPC inaugurates EuroQCS-Spain quantum computer in Barcelona

EuroHPC JU and Spain inaugurated EuroQCS-Spain, a 10 qubit analogue quantum computer built by Qilimanjaro at Barcelona Supercomputing Center, funded EUR 8.5 million by EuroHPC JU and Spain's digital ministry.

Verified EuroHPC Joint Undertaking press release, 28 May 2026

What it does not test. This does not establish that the planned coherence time and qubit count upgrades will be met on schedule.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who owns, who operates, who made the parts. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +9 of 36 possible. EuroHPC/Spain inaugurate Qilimanjaro-built quantum computer in Barcelona, EUR8.5m EU/Spain funded. European Sovereignty Index

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