In a groundbreaking move, D-Wave Quantum has solidified its presence in Europe by striking a €10 million deal with Swiss Quantum Technology SA to deploy its cutting-edge quantum annealing system, the Advantage2, in Italy. This collaboration signifies a major step forward for Europe’s quantum computing aspirations, bridging the gap between commercial innovation and the continent’s strategic objective of achieving technological sovereignty in next-generation computing.
The installation of D-Wave’s Advantage2 system under Italy’s Q-Alliance program, announced at the ComoLake 2025 Digital Innovation Forum, will provide local research institutions, startups, and enterprises with direct access to high-performance quantum resources through D-Wave’s Leap real-time quantum cloud platform. With over 4,400 qubits, the Advantage2 is designed to tackle complex optimization and artificial intelligence tasks that challenge traditional computing methods, all while prioritizing energy efficiency to meet sustainability goals.
This strategic partnership not only marks a significant milestone in D-Wave’s expansion strategy in Europe but also represents a pivotal advancement in the development of practical quantum applications with measurable business and scientific impacts. By combining state-of-the-art hardware, eco-friendly design, and regional collaboration, the deployment of the Advantage2 system in Italy is a tangible step towards bringing industrial-scale quantum computing out of the realm of theoretical research and into real-world production environments, positioning Europe as a key player in the global quantum computing landscape.
