On May 25, Poznań University of Technology (PUT) commissioned the IQM Radiance R1 quantum computer from Finnish company IQM Quantum Computers.
This is the first such machine at the university and the second operational quantum computer in Poland. In April 2025, the company launched a 5-qubit system, IQM Spark, at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, which was then touted as the first superconducting computing architecture based on qubits in the country.
PUT emphasized that they opted for 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 setup with its own infrastructure.
Starting in October 2026, the university intends to launch an engineering program in Quantum Technologies and introduce a master's degree in quantum computing. Access to the system will be utilized in educational courses, hackathons, and STEM projects.
This launch aligns with Polish and European strategies for developing quantum technologies. The university also announced plans to enhance projects at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and high-performance solutions.
The number of qubits in the installed system has not been specified. The IQM Radiance line includes configurations of 20, 54, and 150 qubits.
In April 2026, IQM announced the sale of a 54-qubit Radiance to Polish company Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. This project has not yet been commissioned.
It is worth noting that in May, shares of quantum companies rose following the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement of $2 billion in funding for American firms under the CHIPS R&D program.