Quantum computing with atom arrays—bringing Europe to the forefront of the quantum race

Project description

Industrial-scale quantum computing as a cloud-based service is on the horizon

Quantum computers promise a quantum leap forward in computing power, able to solve complex problems currently inaccessible and to do so at lightning speed. They rely on quantum bits, or qubits, and the existing quantum computers still have relatively few. Further, the quantum states of the qubits are still relatively 'noisy'. Qubits encoded by neutral atoms could overcome these and other barriers. FRESNEL will develop a 300-qubits quantum processing unit based on neutral atoms, tripling the number of qubits in their current system, already among the most powerful. It should be ready for industrial use by 2024 as a cloud-based service. The future is now, and Europe is blazing a trail.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › atomic physics
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › computer hardware › quantum computers

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs Main Programme
• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal

H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020

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Sub call

H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020-3

Funding Scheme

SME-2b - SME Instrument (grant only and blended finance)

Coordinator

PASQAL

Net EU contribution

€ 2 495 062,50

Address

2 Avenue Augustin Fresnel
91120 Palaiseau
France

Region

Ile-de-France › Ile-de-France › Essonne

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

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Other funding

€ 2 495 062,50