On May 25, Poznan University of Technology (PUT) commissioned the IQM Radiance R1 quantum computer from Finland’s IQM Quantum Computers.
This is the first such machine at the university’s site and the second operational in Poland. In April 2025, the company launched a 5-qubit IQM Spark system at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, which was then hailed as the country’s first superconducting qubit computing architecture.
PUT emphasized its choice of a local installation over cloud access. The university plans to provide direct access to the equipment for students and researchers, conduct hardware experiments, and integrate the installation with its own infrastructure.
From October 2026, the university plans to launch an engineering program in Quantum Technologies and open a master’s course in quantum computing. Access to the system is intended for use in academic courses, hackathons, and STEM projects.
The launch aligns with Polish and European strategies for the development of 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 units.
In April 2026, IQM announced the sale of a 54-qubit Radiance to Polish company Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne, with delivery expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. This project has not yet been commissioned.
In May, quantum company stocks rose following the announcement by the US Department of Commerce of a $2 billion allocation to American firms under the CHIPS R&D program.