EuroHPC Inaugurates SOL Quantum Computer and LISA AI Partition in Italy
June 11, 2026 — The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) today inaugurated SOL, the 6th EuroHPC quantum computer and LISA, the Leonardo Improved Supercomputing Architecture partition, in Bologna, Italy. The two systems, co-funded by Italy’s Ministry of University and Research through ICSC, the Italian Research Centre on HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing Computing and the […] The post EuroHPC Inaugurates SOL Quantum Computer and LISA AI Partition in Italy appeared first on HPCwire .
The EuroHPC JU is actively pushing for European leadership in HPC and quantum computing, with national governments like Italy providing significant funding to establish domestic capabilities.
This event signifies Europe's commitment to building indigenous high-performance computing, AI, and quantum infrastructure, directly addressing technological sovereignty concerns and reducing reliance on external capabilities.
The operationalization of sovereign quantum and AI supercomputing resources within Europe, specifically in Italy, enhances regional technological independence and competitive positioning.
- · EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
- · Italian Ministry of University and Research
- · European technology sector
- · ICSC (Italian Research Centre)
- · Non-European HPC/quantum providers for European projects
Europe gains new, powerful indigenous capabilities for advanced scientific research and AI development.
Increased competition and innovation in quantum computing and AI due to a more diverse global landscape of advanced infrastructure.
The development of new European-centric AI models and applications that reflect regional values and regulatory frameworks, potentially setting distinct global standards.
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