Pasqal's neutral-atom quantum computing technology is also available on the Microsoft Azure Quantum cloud service, showcasing its growing accessibility.

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has awarded Pasqal a €13 million contract to develop a neutral atom quantum simulator named EuroQCS-Italy, which will be hosted at CINECA in Bologna, Italy.

This initiative is part of a broader EuroHPC project aimed at establishing a network of quantum computing platforms across Europe, joining seven other systems supported by EuroHPC JU.

Initially, EuroQCS-Italy will operate in analog mode with at least 140 qubits, but plans are in place for a 2027 upgrade to a hybrid analog/digital architecture to enhance its algorithmic capabilities.

EuroQCS-Italy aims to support a diverse range of users across Europe, facilitating research in fields such as quantum many-body physics, optimization, machine learning, and materials science.

The quantum simulator will be integrated with CINECA’s Leonardo supercomputer, which ranks ninth on the Top500 list of the world's most powerful supercomputers, allowing for hybrid quantum-classical computational workflows.

The installation of EuroQCS-Italy is set to commence in 2025, marking a significant advancement in establishing advanced quantum computing infrastructure in Europe.

In 2027, the simulator will be upgraded to operate in hybrid mode, allowing for more complex Hamiltonians and a broader range of quantum algorithms.

Funding for the project is shared equally between EuroHPC JU and the Italian Ministry of University and Research, as part of Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Pasqal was selected for this contract following a competitive tender process that began in August 2024, highlighting a strategic move to enhance Europe's capabilities in quantum computing.

Pasqal's technology utilizes neutral atoms as qubits, with each atom representing the 0 and 1 states, manipulated using optical tweezers and laser pulses at room temperature.

Earlier in March 2025, IQM was selected to integrate a 54-qubit Radiance quantum computer with the Leonardo supercomputer, expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.