IQM Quantum Computers has signed a purchase agreement with Brazil’s Eldorado Research Institute to deploy an IQM Spark quantum computer at Eldorado’s Campinas headquarters in the first quarter of 2027, according to press releases from IQM. The installation marks IQM’s first entry into South America and will provide local researchers, universities, and industry partners with direct on-site access to superconducting quantum hardware alongside remote connectivity to a 54-qubit cloud-based system in Europe.
Installation and Dual-Access Infrastructure Details
The upcoming deployment sits about 100 kilometers northwest of São Paulo, placing the hardware inside Brazil’s largest technology cluster. The physical installation of the IQM Spark system is scheduled for Q1 2027. Alongside the local hardware, the agreement grants Brazilian teams remote access to IQM’s 54-qubit cloud system based in Europe. This dual-access model allows engineers to develop applications on locally owned hardware before scaling workloads up to larger European systems when complex problems require it.
Did you know? Eldorado’s Campinas headquarters is situated right next to the Unicamp campus, establishing immediate physical proximity to a major academic hub and regional technology startups.
Building a Regional Quantum Ecosystem
According to IQM CEO and Co-founder Jan Goetz, Brazil holds the talent and research base necessary to build a functional quantum ecosystem, but lacked direct access to physical hardware. José Bertuzzo, Superintendent of the Eldorado Research Institute, noted in company statements that bringing this infrastructure on-site invests directly in people and knowledge rather than just hardware acquisition.
The local system will support research across multiple applied sectors. Eldorado plans to use the infrastructure for:
- Exploring and developing quantum algorithms
- Building direct expertise in quantum software and hardware
- Investigating hybrid architectures that combine high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing, and artificial intelligence (AI)
Industrial applications span several major regional economic sectors, including automotive, energy, oil and gas, fintech, agribusiness, and healthcare, according to institutional announcements.
IQM Global Expansion Context
This South American agreement follows a broader period of commercial expansion for the vendor. According to corporate disclosures released in August, IQM reported a total order backlog of EUR 102 million. The company has sold 26 full-stack systems and delivered 17 globally, which includes a prior system deployment in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the IQM quantum computer arrive in Brazil?
The IQM Spark system is scheduled for installation at the Eldorado Research Institute in the first quarter of 2027, according to official company announcements.
Where will the system be located?
The hardware will be housed at Eldorado’s Campinas headquarters, located roughly 100 kilometers northwest of São Paulo, adjacent to the Unicamp campus.
What is the size of the remote cloud system included in the agreement?
In addition to the local hardware, the agreement provides remote access to IQM’s 54-qubit cloud-based quantum system located in Europe.
Which industries will use the new quantum facility?
Partner networks span automotive, energy, oil and gas, fintech, agribusiness, and healthcare sectors, according to institutional press releases.
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