In Poland, the second quantum computer IQM has been launched - ForkLog: cryptocurrencies, AI, singularity, the future

img-2fbcc06c92bd6c31-5319907652450067# Poland launches second quantum computer IQM

On May 25, Poznan University of Technology (PUT) put into operation the IQM Radiance R1 quantum computer from Finnish IQM Quantum Computers.

This is the first such machine on the university’s site and the second operating one in Poland. In April 2025, the company launched a 5-qubit IQM Spark system at Wroclaw University of Technology—at the time, it was called the first superconducting computing architecture based on qubits in the country.

At PUT, it was emphasized that they chose a local installation instead of cloud access. The university plans to provide direct access to the equipment for students and researchers, conduct hardware experiments, and integrate the installation with its own infrastructure.

Starting October 2026, the university plans to launch an engineering program in Quantum Technologies and open a master’s program in quantum computing. Access to the system is intended to be used in educational courses, hackathons, and STEM projects.

The launch is linked to Poland’s and Europe’s strategies for the development of quantum technologies. The university also stated plans to improve projects at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and high-performance solutions.

The number of qubits in the installed system is not specified. The IQM Radiance lineup includes configurations with 20, 54, and 150 units.

In April 2026, IQM announced the sale of a 54-qubit Radiance to the Polish company Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. This project has not yet been commissioned.

Recall that in May, the share prices of quantum companies rose after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the allocation of $2 billion to American firms as part of the CHIPS R&D program.

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