Pasqal begins €50 million quantum chip pilot in Europe
Pasqal has kicked off the operational phase of Q-PLANET, a €50 million initiative building a European supply chain for neutral-atom quantum tech. Over three years, the 28-partner group will develop chips, lasers, and design tools for quantum computing, sensors, and communication. The project is backed by EU and national funds and aims to industrialize these advanced components for both research centers and commercial use.
- Pasqal leads 28 partners across 11 countries
- Nearly $57 million in EU and national funding
- Focus on chip-scale quantum components and lasers
- Targets both supercomputing and commercial applications
- Standardizes manufacturing for industrial rollout
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