Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies

Open EU call topic HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01 · HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09: Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies. Next deadline 2026-11-17. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01

Expected Outcome: This action will advance Europe’s leadership in trapped-ion quantum computing by achieving the following key outcomes: - Establishment of a full-stack ion-trap quantum computer aiming at more than 1.000 qubits, fully integrated into high-performance computing (HPC) systems, and accessible via the cloud. - Demonstration of quantum advantage for selected real-world applications, validated against benchmarks. - Strengthened European capabilities to develop modular, interoperable, and scalable quantum computing architectures. - Implementation and demonstration of advanced error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing techniques. - Integration of full-stack hardware-software systems with standardised and certified interfaces. - Engagement with industry and academia through open access to quantum computing resources and co-design of applications.

Scope: The action should support the scale-up of European trapped-ion quantum computing platforms, aiming at technological maturity and usability for industrial and scientific applications. In particular, the action must address at least two major technical roadblocks defined in the Strategic Research and Industry Agenda (SRIA 2030) for trapped-ion quantum computing. These include the limited scalability of ion trap architectures, particularly the need for modular designs and inter-chain coupling, and the integration of photonic components for laser delivery, enabling compact and fault-tolerant systems. The proposal is expected to demonstrate system-level innovation and practical application addressing these and other equally critical challenges. The…