Qilimanjaro launches world's first multimodal Quantum Data Centre in Barcelona

Qilimanjaro has launched the world's first multimodal quantum data centre in Barcelona, with a presentation ceremony held in their 22@ office in the Catalan capital on Thursday evening.

With the switching on of the new complex, the quantum computing company offers the possibility for companies, research, and administrations to explore first-hand the real applications of this technology, from the simulation of new materials to the reduction of the resources needed to train artificial intelligence models.

Catalonia's Minister for Business and Employment, Miquel Sàmper, attended the inauguration of the centre and highlighted the project as an "example" of what can be achieved "when the country's scientific and technological talent finds support, trust, and projection."

The centre will have a dozen quantum computers and will be able to provide services to thousands of users. Through the SpeQtrum platform, it will offer access to the quantum cloud to companies, research centres and universities across Europe.

The Department of Business and Employment says that with this project, Qilimanjaro reaffirms the commitment to a "technologically sovereign and sustainable Europe, capable of competing and collaborating in the most advanced areas of science and innovation."

The Quantum Data Centre, the Department adds, "symbolizes a new stage for European technology," in which science, industry and institutions "work together to build a more sustainable, responsible and serviceable future for society."

"From the Government of Catalonia we fully share this ambition and we work to promote a powerful digital and technological ecosystem, capable of attracting investment, retaining talent and generating quality opportunities throughout our territory," Sámper explained during the inauguration.

Marta Estarellas, CEO of Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, defined the facility as an "open ecosystem" where industry, research, and institutions can prepare for the future.

She added that quantum computing "is not a distant promise, but a reality that is already transforming the way we understand innovation."