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Türkiye to install 54-qubit quantum computer at TÜBİTAK
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that Türkiye will install its largest quantum computer at TÜBİTAK.
The IQM Radiance R3 system will have 54 qubits and is due to start operating in 2027.
Universities, researchers, public bodies, businesses and technology startups are expected to use it.
Researchers will be able to apply for access from their own cities through Türkiye’s TRUBA computing network.
The system is intended to support work on new medicines, materials, energy, transport, logistics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The government says keeping the hardware, data and research under domestic control will help reduce reliance on other countries and strengthen Türkiye’s technology independence.
Türkiye aims to join the world’s 15 leading countries in quantum computing.
Türkiye plans to install a 54-qubit IQM Radiance R3 quantum computer at TÜBİTAK.
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced the project on 14 November 2026.
The system is expected to become operational in 2027.
Researchers will be able to apply for access through the national computing infrastructure TRUBA.
The project is intended to support research and industry and strengthen Türkiye’s quantum technology capacity.
- Who
- The Turkish government, through TÜBİTAK, plans to install the system. Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced the project.
- What
- A 54-qubit IQM Radiance R3 quantum computer will be installed.
- When
- It is expected to become operational in 2027.
- Where
- At TÜBİTAK in Türkiye.
- Why
- To expand quantum computing research and capabilities, support applications in research and industry, and strengthen technological independence.
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Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced plans to install the computer at TÜBİTAK.
The 54-qubit IQM Radiance R3 system is expected to become operational.
- System
- IQM Radiance R3
- Capacity
- 54 qubits
- Location
- TÜBİTAK, Türkiye
- Expected operational year
- 2027
- Research access
- Applications through TRUBA
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What people are saying
2027 yılında devreye alacağımız 54 kübit kapasiteli IQM Radiance R3 kuantum sistemi ile kuantum bilişim teknolojilerinde dünyada önde gelen 15 ülke arasında yer almaya yönelik büyük bir adım atıyoruz.
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