Qilimanjaro Launches Europe's First Multimodal Quantum Data Center in Barcelona

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has launched Europe's first multimodal quantum data center in Barcelona's innovation district, marking a significant milestone in the European quantum landscape. This facility is designed to host up to 10 quantum computers and can serve thousands of users through Qilimanjaro's Quantum-as-a-Service platform, SpeQtrum.

The center stands out due to its multimodal approach, offering access to both digital and analog quantum computers, as well as classical high-performance computing. This setup allows users to strategically match specific use cases, from simulating new materials to complex optimization, with the most suitable hardware available.

According to the report, analog quantum computing, which Qilimanjaro specializes in using fluxonium chips, is particularly effective for continuous and complex problems such as molecular simulations and physical systems.

It also promises new methods to train AI models and address large-scale optimization challenges, potentially leading to faster and more energy-efficient computations. Dr. Marta Estarellas, CEO of Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, emphasized that this center is more than just a technological facility; it is envisioned as an open ecosystem where industry, research, and public institutions can collaborate to prepare for the future.

The initiative is seen as a major step in reinforcing European technological sovereignty and sustainability. By providing organizations across Europe with cloud-based access to this unique combination of quantum and classical computing, the center aims to accelerate the exploration of practical quantum applications.

SETT, the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation, has expressed its commitment to support Qilimanjaro's growth, reaffirming its position as a leading reference in quantum technologies. Since its founding in 2019, Qilimanjaro has focused on developing integrated, error-resilient analog chips based on fluxoniums, arguing that these systems offer immediate advantages in simulation, optimization, and AI, areas where purely digital quantum processors still face scalability and error tolerance challenges.

The new Quantum Data Center, alongside Qilimanjaro's dual strategy of offering both remote Quantum-as-a-Service access and on-premise systems, symbolizes a new era for European technology, fostering collaboration to build a sustainable and responsible future driven by advanced computational resources.