Barcelona Supercomputing Center Deploys 10-Qubit QPU One for Hybrid Research
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Updated · Scientific Computing World · May 29
Barcelona Supercomputing Center Deploys 10-Qubit QPU One for Hybrid Research
7 articles · Updated · Scientific Computing World · May 29
QPU One has been installed at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, adding a quantum system aimed at scientific research and industrial applications.
The deployment is designed to build a hybrid quantum-supercomputing environment, linking quantum processing with BSC’s broader high-performance computing capabilities.
The system follows the May 28 inauguration of a 10-analog-qubit machine by Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech at BSC, integrated with MareNostrum 5 in the MareNostrum-Ona setup.
That launch marked the first milestone of the €8.5 million EuroQCS-Spain contract, backed by EuroHPC and SEDIA, underscoring Spain’s push to pair quantum hardware with supercomputing infrastructure.
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Qilimanjaro’s 10-Qubit Analog Quantum Computer Debuts at Barcelona Supercomputing Center Amid EU Funding Probe
Overview
Qilimanjaro's 10-qubit analog quantum computer was inaugurated on May 28, 2026, at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. This new analog system was deployed within the MareNostrum-Ona quantum computing partition of MareNostrum 5, where it operates alongside digital quantum computers. By unifying analog quantum, digital quantum, and classical supercomputing resources, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center has become one of the few sites in the world with such a comprehensive setup. Developed by Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, the project aims to achieve practical quantum advantage quickly by leveraging advanced superconducting flux qubits and innovative analog computation strategies.