Universal Quantum wins €67M German Aerospace Center contract for two trapped-ion quantum computers

Universal Quantum/Modular iQPU trapped-ion computer

Universal Quantum's German subsidiary won a €67M contract from DLR under Germany's quantum computing initiative. It is to build a single-chip trapped-ion computer and then a multi-chip machine of up to 100 qubits at DLR's Hamburg site within four years, open to research partners.

• Value: €67M, part of €208.5M awarded across five projects by DLR
• Two machines: a single-chip prototype (DLR: at least 50 qubits) and a multi-chip system of up to 100 qubits
• Built at DLR facilities in Hamburg over four years