{"id":204143,"date":"2025-10-16T12:17:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/204143\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:17:12","slug":"quantum-computing-news-ionq-advances-chemistry-d-wave-expands-in-europe-ibm-grows-its-quantum-footprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/204143\/","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Computing News: IonQ Advances Chemistry, D-Wave Expands in Europe, IBM Grows Its Quantum Footprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to another update on all things quantum computing.
This time, we look at the big breakthrough coming from IonQ (IONQ)<\/a> and Hyundai\u2019s joint work in chemistry, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS)<\/a> and Italy\u2019s new Q-Alliance, IBM (IBM)<\/a> expanding in Europe, a new system in Switzerland, and a training deal from Spain\u2019s Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech. Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n

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IonQ and Hyundai Advance Quantum Chemistry<\/p>\n

We begin with the IonQ and Hyundai Motor Company (HYMLF)<\/a>, which grabbed most of the quantum-related headlines in the past week<\/a>. The two firms have achieved a key step in using quantum systems to model chemical reactions. The pair used a method known as quantum-classical AFQMC to compute atomic forces inside molecules. These forces describe how atoms move as a reaction unfolds.<\/p>\n

In the past, most quantum studies focused only on energy levels. Now, the new hybrid method helps calculate both energy and motion with more precision than some classical tools. The work can feed into existing chemical software to model materials and reaction rates.<\/p>\n

According to IonQ, the results can help industries such as energy, drug design, and battery research. Hyundai said the method will be used in its next round of materials work. The study also builds on earlier projects between the two firms in object detection and battery chemistry.<\/p>\n

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D-Wave and IonQ Co-Found Italy\u2019s Q-Alliance<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, D-Wave Quantum and IonQ have joined forces again in Europe. The two firms helped found the new Q-Alliance in Lombardy, Italy. The group was launched with help from Italian state officials to build what it calls the world\u2019s most powerful quantum hub.<\/p>\n

The alliance aims to link research, business, and public agencies in one network. D-Wave\u2019s annealing systems and IonQ\u2019s trapped-ion models will both be part of the site. Italy plans to use the hub to train engineers and grow its own quantum workforce.<\/p>\n

D-Wave CEO Alan Baratz said its commercial annealing systems will drive near-term use cases for logistics and manufacturing. Italy\u2019s goal is to reach digital self-reliance while helping local firms gain access to new computing tools.<\/p>\n

D-Wave Expands in Europe with Swiss Deal<\/p>\n

In a separate move, D-Wave signed an $11.6 million agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology SA. The plan will place a new Advantage2 system in Europe<\/a>. The machine holds more than 4,400 qubits and will serve the Q-Alliance through D-Wave\u2019s Leap cloud platform.<\/p>\n

Under the deal, Swiss Quantum Technology will control half of the system\u2019s runtime for five years and may buy the unit later. The firms say the setup will help Europe test hybrid quantum programs without raising energy costs.<\/p>\n

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IBM Launches Quantum System Two in Spain<\/p>\n

IBM has also opened Europe\u2019s first Quantum System Two in San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/a>, Spain. The center was built with the Basque Government and runs on a 156-qubit Heron chip. It marks the second such installation outside the U.S.<\/p>\n

The project is part of the BasQ plan to build a Southern Europe hub for quantum research. The system will support studies in energy, biomedicine, and materials. The Basque Government said the goal is to attract new talent and link with other European tech centers by 2030.<\/p>\n

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Qilimanjaro and QURECA Partner on Training<\/p>\n

Finally, Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech from Barcelona has signed a global training deal with QURECA Ltd. from the United Kingdom. The two firms will design new programs to teach analog and hybrid quantum computing<\/a> skills.<\/p>\n

The plan includes workshops, online courses, and student access to Qilimanjaro\u2019s SpeQtrum platform. QURECA will handle global certification, while Qilimanjaro will provide live system access for learners. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and real-world use.<\/p>\n

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