PASQuanS2 is a flagship initiative under the European Commission’s Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Quantum Technologies Flagship. This ambitious collaboration brings together leading academic and industrial partners across Europe to revolutionize programmable quantum simulation. Building on the successes of PASQuanS1 (2018–2022), PASQuanS2 aims to scale up quantum simulation platforms based on atoms and ions, and to foster a dynamic ecosystem for quantum simulation throughout Europe.
Phase One: April 2023 - September 2026
The first phase focuses on five strategic objectives:
- Scaling quantum simulators to handle up to 2,000 atoms, advancing the technological frontier.
- Expanding applications and testing a comprehensive software system for diverse use cases.
- Demonstrating quantum advantage in solving both academic and real-world challenges.
- Enabling cloud access to large-scale, programmable quantum simulators for broader adoption.
- Building a sustainable supply chain and supporting the emergence of new startups to drive long-term impact.