IBM and Basque Government Launch Europe’s First Quantum System Two in Spain
IBM and the Basque Government have inaugurated Europe's inaugural IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastián, Spain. The system features a 156-qubit IBM Quantum Heron processor, designed for scalability and superior performance in tackling complex problems in physics, materials science, and AI.
The project aligns with the BasQ initiative, launched in 2023 to position the Basque Country as a global quantum technology hub. Basque President Imanol Pradales emphasized quantum computing's role in economic growth, talent attraction, and international research collaboration. The regional government has prioritized quantum computing since 2019, partnering with IBM and local provinces to advance the initiative.
