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Julich inaugurates JION quantum computer linked to supercomputer infrastructure

Forschungszentrum Julich and Siegen-based start-up eleQtron inaugurated JION, a trapped-ion quantum computer built under NRW's EUR 21 million EPIQ partnership, linking it to Julich's supercomputers via the JUNIQ infrastructure for hybrid quantum-classical computing.

Verified AI-drafted NRW Ministry for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy press release, 3 September 2026

What it does not test. This does not establish JION's qubit count, error rate or any independent verification of its computational performance against rival systems.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who operates, who made the parts. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +6 of 36 possible. German-built (eleQtron) quantum computer now operating at Julich, EUR21m single-site capability. European Sovereignty Index

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