{"id":24051,"date":"2026-06-12T06:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/24051\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T06:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:47:10","slug":"iqm-quantum-system-launches-at-cineca-strengthening-italys-research-infrastructure-world-business-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/24051\/","title":{"rendered":"IQM Quantum System Launches at CINECA, Strengthening Italy’s Research Infrastructure \u00bb World Business Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Italian Research Centre on High Performance Computing, Big Data, and Quantum Computing (ICSC) on June 11th, inaugurated the IQM<\/a> Radiance 54 quantum computer at CINECA, one of Europe\u2019s leading supercomputing centres, enabling advanced applications in optimisation, simulation, and machine learning.<\/p>\n

IQM has previously announced its ongoing business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp, which will result in IQM becoming a public company in mid-2026.<\/p>\n

The installation, located at the CINECA headquarters in the DAMA Tecnopolo in Bologna, represents not just technological progress but a strategic Italian asset providing concrete tools for the scientific community and businesses to foster innovation, accelerate research, and transform knowledge into high-impact applications.<\/p>\n

IQM Radiance, named NOX, is being integrated into Leonardo, one of the world\u2019s fastest supercomputers, to support hybrid high-performance computing and quantum workflows. The objective is to provide researchers with a production-ready environment for experimentation with integrated classical\u2013quantum computing paradigms.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis installation is what Production Quantum means to us. Quantum computers you own, operate, and build value on. Real infrastructure inside real environments, doing real work,\u201d said\u00a0Sylwia de Weydenthal, Chief Commercial Officer of IQM Quantum Computers. \u201cThe delivery of IQM Radiance to CINECA is a milestone for Italy and for European quantum computing. It reinforces our role as a strategic partner in delivering Europe\u2019s HPC\u2013quantum infrastructure on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

The system is the first on-premises superconducting quantum computer at CINECA and the second IQM quantum computer in Italy, further strengthening the country\u2019s position in quantum computing.<\/p>\n

This deployment contributes directly to IQM\u2019s ambition to drive the global adoption of hybrid computing systems and enable customers to build quantum capability.<\/p>\n

IQM has on-premises systems operating at four of the world\u2019s top ten supercomputing centres and has sold 23 quantum computers globally, more than any other manufacturer.<\/p>\n

\"\"IQM. Photo: Business Wire<\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with the European strategy, we have invested in building a modern and competitive national infrastructure, capable of providing universities and research institutions with advanced computing tools essential for tackling major scientific, technological, and economic challenges. However, this milestone does not mark the end of our commitment. Several measures have already been launched to ensure continuity of PNRR results and activities, further strengthening the infrastructure and more effectively supporting the transfer of advanced applications and solutions to industry and public administration,\u201d said\u00a0Anna Maria Bernini, Italian Minister of University and Research.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis significantly strengthens digital sovereignty and supports national competitiveness. Especially in today\u2019s geopolitical and energy instability, this resource is crucial to avoid falling further behind in the global race for data control and to build a viable and sustainable Italian and European alternative to U.S. technological offerings,\u201d said\u00a0Antonio Zoccoli, President of the ICSC and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN).<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the addition of SOL and LISA, we are delivering an integrated ecosystem built around Leonardo, designed to support a broad spectrum of workloads\u2014from advanced AI applications to traditional HPC and emerging quantum computing. This milestone is the result of a strong national commitment by Italy\u2014through the Ministry of University and Research, CINECA and ICSC\u2014together with EuroHPC, aligning investments and capabilities to strengthen Europe\u2019s technological sovereignty and enable a new generation of cutting-edge assets for research and innovation,\u201d said\u00a0Francesco Ubertini, Vice-President of the ICSC and President of CINECA.<\/p>\n

Source<\/a><\/p>\n

More related news:<\/p>\n

IQM Quantum Computers to Go Public via Merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp.<\/a><\/p>\n

IQM to Boost Finland Production With Euros 40M Investment<\/a><\/p>\n

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