Barcelona, 28th January 2025 — Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, in partnership with Do IT Now, is proud to announce the signature of the procurement contract of EuroQCS-Spain quantum computer for EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. Under this agreement, MareNostrum-Ona, an adiabatic quantum computer, will be hosted at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), marking a significant milestone in the integration of quantum and supercomputing technologies across Europe.
EuroQCS-Spain is part of a european supercomputing infrastructure that will be accelerated by various quantum technologies and made accessible to the European research community.
Together, Qilimanjaro as a full-stack quantum provider and Do IT Now as HPC-QC integrator will deliver annually three generations of 10-qubit Adiabatic Quantum Processing Units (AQPUs), starting in the second half of 2025, with subsequent AQPUs delivered in 2026 and 2027.
The 8.5M€ contract includes equipment installation, training, maintenance, support and warranty, ensuring seamless integration into the EuroHPC supercomputer MareNostrum 5 at BSC. This new quantum system will complement the digital quantum computer already hosted at BSC, which was procured under the Quantum Spain initiative.
The Innovation of Analog Quantum Computing
MareNostrum-Ona, the quantum computer developed by Qilimanjaro uses superconducting qubit technology following the adiabatic/analog computation model. This innovative design makes it especially effective for solving complex optimization problems, running quantum simulations, and performing annealing algorithms, tasks that are often difficult for traditional computers.
“Additionally, the system is designed to be easily accessible, allowing researchers to code and run their own algorithms using their preferred editor, making it a practical and user-friendly tool for exploring quantum computing’s potential. “
Integration with Europe’s Supercomputing Ecosystem
The quantum system will be seamlessly integrated into the infrastructure at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), creating a powerful combination of (analog and digital) quantum and classical computing capabilities. This hybrid setup will make it easier to tackle complex scientific and industrial challenges. The contract also includes thorough training and ongoing support to ensure the BSC team can effectively operate and maintain the quantum computer over time.
By working closely with European suppliers, Qilimanjaro and Do IT Now provide a strong and innovative solution that promotes collaboration and advances for the HPC and quantum computing communities.
This initiative strengthens Europe’s leadership in quantum technology and highlights the joint tenderers’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge computing solutions.
About Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech
Qilimanjaro is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Barcelona and founded in 2019 to maximize current technology capabilities to provide a practical quantum advantage in a shorter time frame by following a unique strategy. We use the analog model of quantum computation, with high-quality superconducting flux qubits and versatile qubit-qubit interactions to build app-specific quantum devices (QASIC), in a co-design approach that brings the design of the quantum chip closer to the use-case. We offer an exclusive Quantum as a Service that allows for remote access to our distinctive quantum computing platforms and a boutique service for deployment and integration of on-premise quantum computers for HPC centers and clients’ facilities, as well as consultancy services for the tailored development of quantum algorithms.
About Do IT Now
The Do IT Now Group has been founded to deliver a higher level of High-Performance Computing services. We are market leaders and offer the best solutions to our clients. We share a passion and enthusiasm for facing new challenges of HPC technologies together. Do IT Now deals with the complexity of HPC providing simple solutions to scientists and engineers.
The added value we offer is a deep understanding of the most advanced technologies in HPC, along with high-quality customer and user support. We offer solutions for different IT sectors like quantum computing, Big Data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing or storage.