IBM chooses the Basque Country to install the first Quantum System Two in Europe

IBM will install el primer IBM Quantum System Two de Europa In the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational, located on the main campus of the Ikerbasque Foundation in San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa).

He Basque Government and IBM This Thursday announced an extension of the BASQ initiative, launched in 2023 to consolidate the region as a technological reference hub, which will result in the installation of Quantum System Two in San Sebastián.

Initially, the installation of a Quantum System One had been planned, but after an update of the agreement, the most advanced modular quantum system of IBM has been decided to deploy, whose installation is planned by the end of 2025.

Quantum System Two will be the first to arrive in Europe and will be managed by IBM. Will have The second generation of the processor How much heron, The most powerful of the company to date with a calculation power of 156 cubits and reduced error rates.

Designed for be scalable and be able to integrate multiple processors In the future, this system will allow executing algorithms at a utility scale, exceeding the methods of classical brute force simulation. With the qiskit software you can execute certain types of quantum circuits with Up to 5,000 two -year -old door operations.

“The IBM Quantum System Two dedicated to IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center will offer the Spanish quantum community unprecedented access to our most advanced quantum technology,” said IBM Quantum vice president, Jay Gambetta.

The members of the IBM-EUSKADI as Computational Center They will use this system to strengthen the training of quantum talent, promote economic growth and design new algorithms with practical applications aligned with the IKUR 2030 strategy of the Basque Government for the development of quantum technologies.

Among its applications are the modeling of new materials and research on the role of Quantum computing in sustainability initiatives.

“This technology will be key to addressing digital transformation and giving us a scientific avant -garde infrastructure that will strengthen our science, technology and innovation ecosystem,” said Lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, who has also influenced that “he will assume a great opportunity for Economic and social development from the Basque Country, in addition to opening the door to cooperation with other regions, countries and actors in the evolution of this technology. ”