The IAC, a member of the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES), is participating in the Quantum Spain project, which is part of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA).  

The Quantum Spain project is financed by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) aimed at creating a true quantum ecosystem in Spain, driven by training and specialization in this technology. In turn, the research community, companies and public entities will have access to a quantum computer and to the quantum simulators offered by the ecosystem.  Thus, the first quantum computer in southern Europe will be in Spain.

Each RES center will be staffed with personnel specialized in quantum computing support, who will be trained and specialized in one of the application areas of this technology. For this reason, the IAC is training the engineer Jose Carlos Ruiz Luque (Carlos Luque).

Main Events:

• 2025
  • Quantum Computer MasterClass, 04/14
    • On April 14, 2025, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) commemorated "World Quantum Technology Day" with the event Quantum Computer Master Class, as part of its commitment to promoting a knowledge-based society, particularly in the Canary Islands. The session was held at the IAC headquarters in the morning, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Canary Islands time), and was jointly organized by the centers of the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES) participating in the Quantum Spain project.
• 2024
  • XIV Seminario de Invierno CAPAP-H 01/31 - 02/02
    • Invited speaker and attendee at quantum computing workshops
  • Jornadas Técnicas de Ingeniería 2024 02/07
• 2023
  • Quantum Computer Masterclass 04/14
    • April 14 marks the celebration of World Quantum Day, a day dedicated to promoting understanding of quantum science and technology. For this reason, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), together with the centers of the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES) participating in the Quantum Spain initiative, and in collaboration with CIDIHUB, has organized an open morning session from 9:15 AM to 2:00 PM (Canary Islands time).

Key Information:

• Available Quantum Resources:
  • Three quantum chips
  • Three CPU quantum emulators
  • How to Access
• How to work a quantum computer:
  • Visual guide
• Courses:  
  • TalentQ

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