MILLENION’s mission is to demonstrate a scalable, modular trapped-ion quantum computer with 100 qubits extendable to 1000 by the end of the decade. We will realise a quantum computing demonstrator

  • that is based on scalable ion traps, building upon modular fabrication processes and integrated control electronics and optics,

  • that is controlled by a holistic firmware stack, spanning the entire range from the quantum processor to standardised interfaces and software development kits,

  • whose operations are characterised and continuously monitored, using scalable verification and validation procedures,

  • that is able to routinely operate within the quantum advantage regime – providing computational capabilities that go beyond classical computing power, and

  • that is accessible for collaborations and use-cases via the cloud, and is integrated in high-performance computing (HPC) facilities or data centres for executing hybrid computing algorithms.

MILLENION's concept of holistic hardware and firmware stack from enabling technologies to End-users. Credit: P. Holz
MILLENION's concept of holistic hardware and firmware stack from enabling technologies to End-users. Credit: P. Holz

Within the flagship ramp-up project AQTION, members of MILLENION have successfully worked together and realised the first 19’’-rack-mounted quantum computing prototype capable of working with up to 50 qubits and pioneered a software stack with connection to HPC. We will now exploit the acquired expertise and developed technologies to take a step forward, and push towards a scalable 1000-qubit device.

MILLENION will actively push towards the commercialisation of the developed technologies including ion traps, integrated waveguides, integrated electronics, lasers systems, and control systems. The consortium will work with partners throughout Europe to develop a quantum firmware stack, including the HPC integration and cloud access, that can facilitate software-as-a-service solutions.