Qilimanjaro Opens Multimodal Quantum Data Center in Barcelona

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has inaugurated Europe’s first multimodal Quantum Data Center in Barcelona, establishing Catalonia as a central hub for quantum innovation. The new facility can host up to ten quantum computers and supports both analog and digital quantum architectures, integrated with classical computing. This hybrid design enables users to select the optimal hardware for diverse applications across industry, academia, and government sectors.

Through its Quantum-as-a-Service platform SpeQtrum, Qilimanjaro will provide cloud-based access to its analog and digital quantum systems, allowing thousands of users across Europe to experiment with real-world quantum workloads. The company’s analog quantum processors—based on fluxonium qubits—are designed for continuous, complex simulations such as molecular modeling, materials science, and large-scale AI optimization. The new data center also supports sustainable computing initiatives by reducing energy and resource intensity.

Backed by the Government of Catalonia, Avançsa, ACCIÓ, and the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), Qilimanjaro aims to accelerate Europe’s transition toward technological sovereignty and quantum readiness. Founded in 2019, the company follows a dual strategy—offering both cloud access via SpeQtrum and on-premise quantum systems for research and supercomputing centers.

• The Quantum Data Center integrates analog, digital, and classical compute in a single facility

• Up to 10 quantum computers will serve thousands of enterprise and academic users

• SpeQtrum QaaS platform provides remote access to hybrid quantum resources

• Analog fluxonium-based systems optimized for energy-efficient AI and molecular simulation

• Supported by the Catalan Government, Avançsa, ACCIÓ, and SETT investments

“This center is much more than a technological facility; it is an open ecosystem where industry, research, and public institutions can prepare for the future,” said Dr. Marta Estarellas, CEO of Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech. “Quantum computing is not a distant promise—it is already transforming the way we understand innovation.”

🌐 Analysis

Qilimanjaro’s launch underscores Europe’s growing investment in indigenous quantum infrastructure. The Barcelona Quantum Data Center represents a rare multimodal design, uniting analog and digital processors under a single operational model. Analog quantum computing, an area where Qilimanjaro specializes, is gaining traction as a near-term bridge to practical quantum advantage. This aligns with recent moves by European peers such as IQM, Pasqal, and Quantinuum, all expanding hybrid quantum-HPC deployments. With SpeQtrum, Qilimanjaro adds a scalable platform that could position Catalonia as a nucleus for quantum innovation and AI acceleration.