France Selects Alice & Bob Cat-Qubit Quantum Computer for GENCI Supercomputing Center
PARIS, June 17, 2026 — Following the announcements made by the President of the French Republic on May 22 at the CEA’s Très Grand Centre de Calcul (TGCC) regarding the second phase of France’s National Quantum Strategy (SNQ), GENCI (Grand Équipement National de Calcul Intensif) and French quantum computing company Alice & Bob signed an […] The post France Selects Alice & Bob Cat-Qubit Quantum Computer for GENCI Supercomputing Center appeared first on HPCwire .
This announcement follows France's National Quantum Strategy, indicating a deliberate and advanced stage of national quantum computing development and procurement.
France's investment in a domestic quantum computing solution signifies a strategic push for technological sovereignty and leadership in a critical emerging field, potentially reducing reliance on foreign quantum infrastructure.
France will now have a domestic cat-qubit quantum computer at its national supercomputing center, enhancing its R&D capabilities and positioning in the global quantum race.
- · Alice & Bob
- · French National Quantum Strategy
- · European quantum computing R&D
- · GENCI
- · Foreign quantum computing providers in France
- · Competitors to Alice & Bob for this tender
France acquires advanced quantum computing hardware for national research and industrial use.
This could accelerate the development of quantum algorithms and applications within France, fostering a skilled workforce and new industries.
Increased national quantum capabilities might lead to greater European collaboration or competition in the quantum domain, potentially fragmenting the global quantum technology landscape.
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