# European quantum computing development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261023-european-quantum-computing-development
> Updated: 2026-10-23T13:20:22.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

European research and industrial sectors are advancing scalable quantum computing through improved manufacturing and processor development. 

In France and Germany, efforts have focused on industrializing quantum technologies using 300 mm wafer production. Companies like Quobly are refining process flows for QSOI architecture in collaboration with STMicroelectronics, while Fraunhofer IPMS is optimizing superconducting thin films to bridge the gap between materials research and CMOS-compatible production.

In Germany, the €75 million QSolid project, coordinated by Forschungszentrum Jülich, has successfully developed a 30-qubit quantum processor. This initiative, involving 26 institutions and companies, aims to reduce European reliance on North American quantum technology. The project has already provided cloud access to a 10-qubit system and is currently testing hardware and software interactions for applications in chemical analysis and MRI modeling.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Germany develops 30-qubit quantum processor via QSolid project

The German QSolid project, a €75 million consortium, has developed a 30-qubit quantum processor to advance domestic quantum computing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-develops-30-qubit-quantum-processor-via-qsolid-project

### 2026-09-28: European researchers advance scalable quantum computing manufacturing

European institutions are advancing scalable quantum computing by developing 300 mm wafer manufacturing processes for silicon spin qubits and superconducting thin films.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-researchers-advance-scalable-quantum-computing-manufacturing

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