EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge

The EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge invites European quantum computing startups to develop integrated hardware-software solutions with strong market potential. Phase 1 provides EUR 4 million in funding for technical roadmaps and prototypes, with the most promising projects advancing to Phase 2 for European Investment Bank venture debt financing. Priority is given to solutions integrating with existing EU supercomputing centres.[1]

  • Organizer: EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
  • Status: active
  • Start:
  • End:
  • Location: Europe
  • Prizes: EUR 4 million Phase 1 funding; Phase 2 EIB venture debt
  • challenge
  • EU-funded
  • startups
  • hardware
  • HPC

Visit EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge

https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/quantum-grand-challenge_en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge?

The EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge invites European quantum computing startups to develop integrated hardware-software solutions with strong market potential. Phase 1 provides EUR 4 million in funding for technical roadmaps and prototypes, with the most promising projects advancing to Phase 2 for European Investment Bank venture debt financing. Priority is given to solutions integrating with existing EU supercomputing centres.

Who organizes EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge?

EuroHPC Quantum Grand Challenge is organized by EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.

Sources

  1. "Quantum Grand Challenge - EuroHPC Joint Undertaking", accessed 2026-03-19 — eurohpc-ju.europa.eu
  2. "EuroHPC JU Opens Quantum Grand Challenge Call", accessed 2026-03-19 — eurohpc-ju.europa.eu