quantum-computingSwitzerland to host its first IBM Quantum System Two Lockheed Martin and IBM are jointly launching a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, an initiative that will soon be anchored by Switzerland’s first IBM Quantum System Two. The advanced system, to be installed at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano, will give Swiss academia, research, and industry on-site access to one of IBM’s most advanced quantum computers, expected to be operational by the end of 2026. This collaboration aims to expand quantum computing access across Swiss institutions and fuel the country’s growing quantum ecosystem, with IBM operating the computer and conducting joint research alongside partners like ETH Zurich and Lockheed Martin, who will explore the improvement of additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. Lockheed Martin & IBM Launch Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub This installation marks the first deployment of IBM’s flagship quantum system within the country, providing a dedicated resource for academic, industrial, and research applications. CSCS will provide the necessary technical infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security, to support the advanced system’s operation for an initial three-year period extending through 2029. The hub’s structure designates ETH Zurich as the coordinating body for access, offering expertise and technologies to Swiss industries, startups, and academic institutions. IBM reports that the Quantum System Two has already demonstrated accurate computations on quantum circuits containing 7,500 gates, a key achievement on its quantum roadmap. This capability builds upon the concept of quantum-centric supercomputing, integrating quantum processors with classical high-performance computing resources. The company highlights that access to this technology enabled recent demonstrations of quantum advantage through trusted computation, suggesting potential benefits for complex problem-solving.