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Barcelona's Qilimanjaro Launches €1 Million DIY Quantum Computer Kit

3/22/2026

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Qilimanjaro, a Barcelona-based company, launched EduQit, a €1 million DIY quantum computer kit with a superconducting chip and specialized refrigerator.
The kit requires engineering skills and training to broaden access for researchers.
EduQit features five qubits, making it far smaller than advanced models and more affordable than traditional quantum computers that often cost over $1 billion.
The initiative signals progress in quantum technology and promotes hands-on learning.

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Qilimanjaro, a Barcelona-based company, launched EduQit, a €1 million DIY quantum computer kit with a superconducting chip and specialized refrigerator.
The kit requires engineering skills and training to broaden access for researchers.
EduQit features five qubits, making it far smaller than advanced models and more affordable than traditional quantum computers that often cost over $1 billion.
The initiative signals progress in quantum technology and promotes hands-on learning.