Poland Installs Its First Quantum Computer
Poland strengthens its cyber defenses and scientific leadership with the installation of its first full-stack quantum computer
Poland has officially entered the quantum race. IQM Quantum Computers has installed the country’s and Central and Eastern Europe’s first complete quantum computer, IQM Spark, at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST). The 5-qubit superconducting system is scheduled to become operational in Q2 2025 and will be available for research, education, and innovation.
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The installation of IQM Spark opens direct access to real quantum hardware for WUST’s faculty, researchers, doctoral students, and the university’s quantum computing club—an important step given how limited real-world quantum infrastructure has been in the region. The goal is not just academic. Poland is positioning itself at the forefront of quantum research as quantum computing rapidly evolves from a scientific curiosity into a strategic national asset.
Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize industries by solving complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers—especially in fields like drug discovery, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. And in today’s geopolitical context, the cybersecurity dimension is critical.
In recent months, cybersecurity agencies across Europe, including Poland’s, have reported an intensification of Russian hybrid attacks targeting critical infrastructure, communications, and research institutions. Among the notable incidents was a cyberattack on Poland’s Space Agency (POLSA), highlighting vulnerabilities that could be exploited during geopolitical tensions. In parallel, Polish defense and research sectors are accelerating efforts to adopt next-generation technologies to strengthen resilience.
Poland’s investments into quantum technology are quickly expanding beyond academic research. The country is actively developing its first military-grade quantum computer to bolster encryption capabilities and data analysis. Earlier this year, Poland also achieved a milestone by successfully testing its first domestic quantum key distribution (QKD) connection between the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Military University of Technology—paving the way for quantum-secured communication at a national level.
These efforts align with Poland’s Digital Strategy 2035, a national roadmap for transforming the country’s digital infrastructure, where quantum technology is seen as a strategic pillar alongside AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty.
As Mikko Välimäki, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers, stated:
“We are proud to deliver the nation’s first quantum computer to strengthen its position as a leading hub in quantum development in Central and Eastern Europe, elevate research, and have the potential to transform modern science and industry.”
Poland’s full-stack quantum computer installation is more than a scientific achievement. It marks a turning point: from defense against modern cyber threats to building a foundation for technological leadership in the decades to come.
