In an exciting ceremony this week, EuroHPC celebrated the launch of the very first quantum computer, Piast Q, in Poland. This powerful new technology has the potential to revolutionize industries and advance scientific research in the country.
With the rise of quantum computing, the EuroHPC initiative saw an opportunity to strengthen Poland’s position within the European Union as a leader in the field of quantum computing. As such, the new computer is a testament to the country’s commitment to innovation and progress.
Historic Inauguration
One year later, PIAST-Q was deployed at the Pozna Aun Center (PCSS) in Poland, on June 23, 2025, the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking inauguration, under the Poland EU council presidency. eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+12eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+12eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+12.It is the initial real-life use of a EuroHPC-purchased quantum system.
State of the Edge Tech Specs
Platform– Trapped-ion quantum computer in which laser controls are used to control the ions, providing exquisite accuracy and coherence x.com+9eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+9eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+9.
20 Physical Qubits: Fidelities of quantum gates exceeding 99 percent, very long coherence times (up to ~100ms) and all-to-all qubit connectivity digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu+6eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+6eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+6.
Data-center Ready: Fits in two standard 19 Smart information-storage solutions and measures your data-center infrastructure B racks, consuming less than 2 kW of typical data-center (non-cryogenic) power H eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+1eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+1.
Budget and Delivery: EuroHPC JU and Polish ministries equally finances the project: co-funded 50/50 -> project: 12.28M Euro. Contract executed less than 1 year ago; implemented several months earlier than expected
Compound Hybrid Ecosystem
The PIAST-Q is directly connected to the ALTAIR supercomputer of PCSS and soon PIAST-AI HPC system will be connected to generate seamless quantum-classical hybrid work additions. Researchers and organizations in Europe will be capable of running even more demanding tasks – such as quantum optimization, material simulation, machine learning experiments, and others.
European Strategic Impact
Pan-European Rollout: PIAST-Q is the first of 8 quantum systems as part of the EuroHPC initiative to provide quantum sovereignty, with a variety of architectures represented on the scale, in France, Czechia, Spain and Germany. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu+2eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+2eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+2x.com+3digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu+3therift.ai+3.
Year-End Research Access: It is intended to be made available late 2025 and include access to academia, industry, and public-sector researchers eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+1eurohpc-ju.europa.eu+1.
Powerful Leadership: The Post of Anders Jensen, the Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, explained the role of the hub in enhancing the position of Europe in terms of quantum technologies in the world
