- IQM and PSNC collaborate to launch a quantum system in Poznań, advancing Poland’s computing capabilities.
- The project supports Europe’s drive to strengthen its quantum ecosystem and local innovation.
What happened: IQM and PSNC bring superconducting quantum tech to Poznań
Finland-based IQM Quantum Computers has announced a partnership with Poland’s Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) to deploy the country’s first superconducting quantum computer. The system will be installed in Poznań and is expected to support both academic research and industry needs across Poland and Central Europe.
The project is part of a wider EU effort, through the Digital Europe Programme, to boost quantum technology in the region. The system will include cooling equipment, control electronics, and software that can grow with future needs. PSNC, a national research centre, will run and maintain the system. While no launch date has been shared yet, the setup will support both quantum and traditional computing and offer training programmes.
IQM CEO Dr Jan Goetz said the deployment “marks a major step forward for Poland’s quantum ambitions,” and praised the collaboration with PSNC as a way to grow the local innovation ecosystem.
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Why it is important
This deployment is a milestone for Poland’s tech infrastructure. While countries like Germany and France have already established national quantum computing initiatives, Poland’s entry into this space demonstrates broader regional momentum. According to the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC), building quantum infrastructure across Europe is crucial for maintaining global competitiveness.
IQM, a leading quantum hardware company with installations in Finland, Germany, and Spain, is becoming a key enabler of this regional development. PSNC, which operates Poland’s national high-performance computing infrastructure, brings deep expertise in managing complex computational systems.
The move signals a positive development for scientific research, local start-ups, and industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, and logistics, which could benefit from quantum-powered simulations and optimisation. Europe’s focus on strategic autonomy in digital infrastructure also makes this investment timely and geopolitically significant.
