QUDORA Joins EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge With Near Field Quantum Control Project

Insider BriefPRESS RELEASE — QUDORA Technologies, the German full-stack quantum computing company, today announced that it has been selected under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking’s (EuroHPC JU) Quantum Grand Challenge, an EU program designed to accelerate the development of market-ready, utility-scale quantum computing platforms. QUDORA is one of 13 companies chosen from across Europe, and receives the recognition alongside the EU’s STEP Seal — the European Commission’s quality label for high-performing project proposals.QUDORA‘s selected project, NEQTAR (NEar-Field Quantum ConTrol High-Performance Computing ARchitecture), will develop the technical and financial roadmap for scaling QUDORA’s proprietary Near Field Quantum Control (NFQC®) technology and integrating it with European high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.“Being selected as one of 13 European quantum companies is a testament to our entire team’s work and our progress toward building a globally competitive quantum computing company from Europe,” said Dr. Amado Bautista-Salvador, CEO and Co-Founder of QUDORA.“It is a privilege to receive the EU’s recognition, and we are excited to use the NEQTAR roadmap to advance our Near Field Quantum Control technology toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers,” said Dr. Giorgio Zarantonello, CTO and Co-Founder of QUDORA.The Quantum Grand Challenge is a flagship EU scale-up program combining Horizon Europe grant funding with European Investment Bank (EIB) financing to support European quantum startups building integrated hardware-software platforms:The EuroHPC JU’s Governing Board approved the final list of selected proposals on 19 June 2026 (Decision No. 31/2026). Of 30 proposals submitted, 27 met the admissibility and eligibility requirements; an international panel of independent experts evaluated them, with 13 retained for funding on the main list and three placed on a reserve list. Selected hardware modalities span cat-state superconducting, silicon-spin CMOS, trapped-ion, photonic, and analog processors, which will be integrated into EuroHPC supercomputing centers across Europe.TopicsShare Get the latest research, company news, and market intelligence every week. MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLEQUDORA specializes in developing and commercializing fully operational quantum computers and stand-alone quantum processors using ion trap technology. The company focuses on providing customized quantum technology solutions to clients globally, aiming to drive innovation and transformation across various industries.More in Research The Quantum Insider (TQI) is the leading source for the latest quantum technology news, market intelligence, industry analysis, and data covering the global quantum ecosystem. NEWSROOMPLATFORMSERVICESCOMPANY© 2026 The Quantum Insider. All rights reserved. Part of the Resonance networkOne of our team will be in touch to learn more about your requirements, and provide pricing and access options.Subscribe to our industry leading leading newsletter for the latest in quantum news and insights. Necessary cookies are always on to ensure the website works. Optional cookies help us understand how the site is used. Privacy Policy