EuroHPC Opens Free Access to 4 Quantum Computers for European Users
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Updated · HPCwire · Jun 25
EuroHPC Opens Free Access to 4 Quantum Computers for European Users
3 articles · Updated · HPCwire · Jun 25
Summary
European researchers, public institutions and companies can now request free access to EuroHPC quantum systems through a newly launched pilot call, with the first application cut-off set for Aug. 1, 2026.
Four machines are available first—Euro-Q-Exa, Lucy, Piast-Q and VLQ—giving users access to superconducting, photonic and trapped-ion technologies, with more systems due in later rounds.
The pilot is designed for quick testing and development, including performance checks, technical-feasibility studies, code and algorithm work, workflow development and quantum training.
The move extends EuroHPC's hybrid strategy of linking quantum computers with its supercomputing network, aiming to let users test and scale quantum-accelerated HPC applications across Europe.
Europe's quantum machines are now open. Which industries will be the first to achieve a real-world, game-changing breakthrough?
With free access to its quantum computers, can Europe outpace its global rivals in the race for technological supremacy?
Europe Launches Free Quantum Computing Access: Four EuroHPC Systems Now Available to Researchers and Industry
Overview
On June 25, 2026, Europe took a major step in quantum technology by opening free access to four EuroHPC quantum computers. This move is part of Europe’s ambitious drive to lead in quantum and supercomputing, aiming to accelerate research, innovation, and real-world applications. The new 'quantum pilot access mode' welcomes researchers, developers, and organizations to test ideas, collect performance data, and develop new algorithms. With plans already underway for a fifth quantum computer, Europe is expanding its quantum infrastructure, ensuring broader access and positioning itself at the forefront of this transformative technology.