Celebrating Women Shaping the Quantum Revolution

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, EuRyQa celebrates the brilliant women physicists, engineers, and researchers who are building the future of quantum computing.

Across our consortium of 11 partners from 7 countries, women scientists are driving innovation at every level of our wo...

EuRyQa Closing 2025: A Year of Strategic Progress on Europe’s Quantum Frontier

As 2025 draws to a close, the EuRyQa consortium celebrates a year rich in collaboration, scientific progress, and strategic engagement with Europe’s evolving quantum landscape. Throughout the year, EuRyQa partners have advanced key research directions in Rydberg quantum computing, strengthened commu...

EuRyQa Conference: Neutral Atom Quantum Computing

Update: Registration deadline extended to 18 February 2026

Quantum computers are entering the era of efficient quantum error correction and fault tolerance. Neutral atoms are among the most promising, and fastest improving, platforms for fault tolerant quantum computing. The conference “Neutral at...

Final Week to Contribute to the EU Quantum Act Consultation

The European Commission’s consultation on the forthcoming EU Quantum Act remains open until 26 November. This legislation, expected in 2026, will implement the priorities of the Quantum Europe Strategy by addressing three major issues: fragmented research and innovation, the gap in industrial invest...

6th EuRyQa Progress Meeting Brings Partners Together in Stuttgart

The EuRyQa consortium held its sixth Progress Meeting in Stuttgart, Germany, on 8–9 October 2025. Hosted by the University of Stuttgart, the two-day meeting brought together researchers, students, and partners from across Europe to review scientific progress, exchange ideas, and strengthen collabora...

EuRyQa’s Rydberg Atom Roadmap: From 200+ to 1,000+ Qubits

Rydberg atoms are attracting growing attention in quantum research, and for good reason. Their strong, controllable interactions and evidence of systems with more than 200 qubits show a clear path toward scalable quantum processors.

At EuRyQa, researchers are using ultracold atoms trapped in optic...

EuRyQa featured in the ETP4HPC Handbook

The EuRyQa project now has its place in the ETP4HPC Handbook, a long-running collection of European projects linked to high-performance computing. The Handbook gives an overview of research efforts across Europe, from EuroHPC initiatives to other funded collaborations, and shows how they connect to...

European Commission Unveils Quantum Europe Strategy

The European Commission has officially adopted the Quantum Europe Strategy, a new policy framework designed to strengthen Europe's position in quantum technologies. The strategy outlines priorities in research, infrastructure, industrialisation, skills, and security, and sets the stage for a forthco...

When Quantum Science Inspires Art: Sensing Quantum Honoured with STARTS Prize Mention

The Sensing Quantum project has received a STARTS Prize Honorary Mention for its innovative fusion of science and art. Through installations like We Felt A Star Dying and Sound Lab: Sensing the Unseen, the project invites the public to explore quantum phenomena in ways that are immersive, emotional,...

News article: Portugal leads in Quantum Science with bold vision

In celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science, the Portuguese Quantum Institute (PQI) is spotlighting its research and global outreach. From developing quantum algorithms to ensuring secure communication through quantum cryptography, PQI is making Portugal a key player in this transfor...

World Quantum Day 2025

Today is World Quantum Day, a moment to celebrate the progress made in quantum science—and to reflect on what still needs to happen for quantum technologies to really take off.

At EuRyQa, we’re focused on one of those key missing pieces: interoperability.

Across Europe, researchers and companies...

Quantum Week 2025: A Week of Discovery, Innovation, and Collaboration in Strasbourg

From March 3rd to 7th, the European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) in Strasbourg hosted an action-packed Quantum Week 2025, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, students, and the public to celebrate and explore the rapidly evolving world of quantum science and technology. Read our fu...

Register now for ICQE 2025

The International Conference on Quantum Energy (ICQE) 2025 is coming to Europe! After a successful inaugural edition, this premier event will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the role of quantum science and technology in energy management.

Hosted by the Uni...

CESQ Quantum Hackathon

The European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) in Strasbourg is set to host its Quantum Week from March 3rd to 7th, 2025, celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies proclaimed by the United Nations.

As part of this event, CESQ is organizing a Quantum Hackathon in colla...

University of Strasbourg to host Quantum Week 2025

The University of Strasbourg is organising Quantum Week 2025, an event focused on the latest developments in quantum science and technology.

This exciting event will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and enthusiasts from around the globe to discuss the future of quantum techno...

2025: The Year of Quantum

As 2025 unfolds, the EuRyQa project is embracing a year dedicated to celebrating advancements in quantum research and technology. This initiative highlights groundbreaking discoveries and the translation of quantum innovations into real-world applications.

With collaboration and exploration as cor...

Reflecting on 2024: EuRyQa's Milestones in advancing Rydberg Quantum Computing

As 2024 concludes, the EuRyQa consortium reflects on a year marked by significant advancements in Rydberg Quantum Computing, collaborative achievements, and strategic initiatives that have strengthened Europe's position in the global quantum technology landscape. Moreover, as we transition into 2025...

Special Session on Benchmarking of Quantum Computing Highlights at EQTC 2024

The European Quantum Technology Conference (EQTC) 2024 featured a Special Session on Benchmarking of Quantum Computing, co-organised and sponsored by EuRyQa. This engaging session brought together leading experts to discuss the pivotal role of benchmarking in shaping the future of quantum computing....

EuRyQa consortium gathers for fourth progress meeting in Crete

On October 7th, 2024, the EuRyQa consortium gathered once again for an in-person progress meeting, this time in the picturesque city of Heraklion in Greece. The meeting, brought together representatives from all project partners to present their latest results, highlight recent achievements, and dis...

New Open Source Resource Released: Qruise Quantum Benchmark v0.1 Now Available

We are excited to announce the release of Qruise Quantum Benchmark v0.1, an open-source resource now available on GitHub. This new milestone (Milestone 4) is an important step in our project’s mission to provide accessible quantum benchmarking tools to the research and developer community.

As part...

Summer Read: IP Guidelines for Quantum Technologists

We are sharing the Quantum Flagship's IP guidelines, designed specifically for professionals in the quantum technology domain. These guidelines aim to help build sustainable IPR management and valorisation strategies to support business activities.

The guidelines reference European Council recomme...

UN Proclaims 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

On June 7, 2024, the United Nations designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). This global initiative will span the entire year, aiming to elevate public understanding of the critical role quantum science and its applications play in our world.

Chosen to com...

Quantum Flagship's Guidelines for promoting inclusion and diversity in scientific events

The Quantum Flagship has completed the development of guidelines to enhance inclusion and diversity in scientific gatherings. These guidelines are designed to ensure fair representation and encourage diverse participation by addressing various institutional, financial, and social challenges that can...

Welcome to EuRyQa - First animated video

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new animated video about the EuRyQa project!

This video showcases our ambitious goals and vision for advancing quantum computing in Europe. By pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, EuRyQa is set to make a significant impact in the fiel...

EuRyQa Holds Successful 3rd Progress Meeting

Yesterday, EuRyQa had its 3rd progress meeting with consortium partners. Despite the virtual setting, the meeting proved to be an excellent platform for exchanging ideas and updates on the project's various work packages.

The meeting agenda covered key objectives, including providing comprehensive...

WQD: Did you know? #3

Get ready to celebrate World Quantum Day on 14 April as advancements in quantum computing continue to push boundaries!

While traditional computers struggle with complex problems, quantum computers offer solutions in a fraction of the time. But how close are we to having quantum power at our finge...

WQD: Did you know? #2

For the upcoming World Quantum Day on April 14th, delve into the fascinating realm of quantum mechanics with a focus on Schrödinger’s Cat.

This renowned thought experiment grapples with the concept of superposition, offering insights into the intriguing and complex nature of quantum states. Join...

WQD: Did you know? #1

World Quantum Day is a time to appreciate the groundbreaking advancements in quantum physics. In light of this, let's acknowledge the remarkable achievements of Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger, who jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022.

Their pioneering experiments...

Qruise and Quantum Machines News: Collaboration on advanced Model Learning algorithms to improve quantum gates

Qruise and Quantum Machines join forces to enhance quantum gates using advanced Model Learning algorithms.

Through the strategic application of advanced Model Learning algorithms developed by Qruise, significant strides have been made in refining superconducting flux-based entangling gates, a cri...

UvA News: Optical Atomic Clocks

NRC, one of the Netherlands' largest newspapers, published an article on March 23, 2024 about optical atomic clocks and their applications. The article details a visit to the ultracold atom lab of Florian Schreck at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The journalist interviewed Schreck and Jeroen Koe...

PASQAL News: Roadmap 2024

Register for an exclusive webinar

Our partner, PASQAL, is organising an exclusive webinar unveiling their Quantum Readiness Roadmap. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM Central European Time, this event promises a deep dive into the future of quantum computing.

During this one-hour...

QM Technologies Blog: Hot Spin Qubits Pushing for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

As we scale quantum computers to include tens of thousands or even millions of qubits, cooling becomes a critical challenge. Cryogenics systems must evolve to handle the heat load from signal transmission. While alternatives like photonics or atom/ion-based systems are explored, others enhance cryog...

PASQAL Blog: About Noise Resilient Quantum-Classical Computing Method

Read more about this fascinating article by our partner PASQAL, where they discuss a Noise Resilient Quantum-Classical Computing Method that can revolutionise communication network planning. Learn how researchers successfully implemented a novel algorithm on a PASQAL quantum computer, laying the gro...

QM Technologies Blog: 10 Key Quantum Computing Predictions: 2024 and Beyond

Explore the exhilarating advancements of 2023 in quantum computing—a year marked by breakthroughs, technological demonstrations, and burgeoning optimism. From new error correction codes to quantum advantage showcases, the journey towards practical quantum computing gains momentum.

Looking ahead to...

PASQAL Whitepaper: Towards Regenerative Quantum Computing

PASQAL and Blaise Pascal Advisors, in collaboration with a consortium of partners such as GENCI/HQI, FZJ, GESDA, HPCQS, EDF, and QEI, have joined forces to introduce this pioneering evaluation aimed at fostering impactful and enduring applications of quantum computing. This assessment is underpinned...

PQI Podcast: Futuro do Futuro

Dive into the world of quantum physics with Yasser Omar, President and Scientific Coordinator of the PQI - Portuguese Quantum Institute, as he shares insights in a recent podcast episode of ‘Futuro do Futuro’ on the newspaper ‘Expresso’. In this illuminating discussion, discover fundamental principl...

The Université de Strasbourg News: Opening of the European Center for Quantum Sciences

The Université de Strasbourg and the CNRS, supported by the Région Grand Est and the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, launched the European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) on October 16, 2023. CESQ focuses on experimental, theoretical, and applied quantum sciences including quantum physics, chemistry...

PASQAL Unveils Qadence

Experience the future of quantum programming with PASQAL's latest innovation: Qadence. This Python library simplifies the creation of digital-analog quantum programs, making quantum machine learning applications more accessible to researchers.

Explore how Qadence is advancing the field of quantum...

PASQAL Podcast: Quantum Computing Standardization

Dive into the podcast "Quantum Computing Standardization— with PASQAL" to delve into the realm of standardization, a fundamental aspect often taken for granted in classical information technology. However, in the realm of quantum computing, ensuring universal understanding poses a unique challenge....

QM Technologies Blog: Two-Qubits Randomized Benchmarking Made Simple

Randomized Benchmarking (RB) highlights the necessity for a processor-based quantum controller. QM Technologies Pulse Processing Unit (PPU) technology, central to the OPX platform, excels in real-time waveform generation—a vital capability for complex tasks like RB.

Unlike conventional methods rel...

PASQAL Video: Road to 1000 Qubits

Embark on the journey towards the next frontier of quantum computing with our partner PASQAL in "Road to 1000 Qubits - Part II."

Witness the progress as they work on the vacuum chamber, inching closer to the monumental milestone of over 1000 qubits. Don't miss out on this captivating video showca...

EuRyQa First Progress Meeting in Eindhoven

On 15 and 16 May 2023 the EuRyQa first progress meeting took place. The two-day event was hosted in the new Qubit building at the Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands.

After a welcoming speech by Prof. Servaas Kokkelmans (TU/e) and a short introduction by the coordinator Prof. Guido Pup...

PASQAL News: Alain Aspect, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, discusses Quantum Computing

Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics in 2022 and co-founder of PASQAL, emphasized the distinctive scalability features inherent in PASQAL's quantum processors. PASQAL stands at the forefront of neutral atoms technology, poised to deliver quantum advantage in the near future.

"The primary...

Qruise Blog: Unlocking the Potential of Rydberg Atom Systems

Qruise is sharing insights into the burgeoning interest in Rydberg atom systems alongside the dominance of superconducting qubits in quantum computing research. Rydberg atoms, with their highly excited states in Cs or Sr atoms, offer a compelling testbed for quantum computing and sensing application...

UvA Blog: How to overcome noise in quantum computations

Exciting advancements in quantum computing are underway as researchers Ludovico Lami (QuSoft and IoP, University of Amsterdam) and Mark M. Wilde (Cornell) unveil a groundbreaking formula. This formula accurately predicts the impact of environmental noise on quantum systems, a critical step towards d...

EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023: Learn More on Turning Research into Solutions

Join stakeholders and policymakers at the EU Knowledge Valorisation Week between 25 April and 28 April 2023. The annual event highlights best practices promoting the uptake of research results and science-based solutions for all.

This year, the event’s focus is on spotlighting inspiring examples o...

QM Technologies Blog: Why Electrical Qubit Control Will Revolutionize Quantum Computing

The quantum computing landscape has long grappled with the challenge of efficiently manipulating qubit states. Traditionally, magnetic fields were utilized, but their speed fell short for practical large-scale quantum computing applications.

Learn more about the interesting research conducted by D...

EuRyQa Kick-Off Meeting in Strasbourg

On 16 November 2022, the EuRyQa consortium met for the first time for a kick-off meeting at the European Center for Quantum Sciences (CESQ) in Strasbourg. The meeting took place as a hybrid event, with each of the eleven project partners having at least one representative there in person.

After a...

New Project “EuRyQa”

Launch of EuRyQa Project: A New European Infrastructure for Rydberg Quantum Computing

Strasbourg, 01. October 2022 – The European Commission has just launched the “European infrastructure for Rydberg Quantum Computing (EuRyQa)” project aimed at establishing Rydberg quantum processors as a leading...