European Cloud Provider OVHcloud to Launch Quantum Computing Services in 2025
European cloud services provider OVHcloud is set to make a significant leap into the quantum computing space with the launch of its first Quantum Processing Unit as a Service (QPU-as-a-Service) in September 2025. The announcement, made at the France Quantum event, highlights OVHcloud’s ongoing commitment to building a robust European quantum ecosystem and expanding access to quantum technologies.
This move follows OVHcloud’s selection in the AQUILA initiative—an effort aimed at strengthening France’s quantum technology infrastructure. As part of this project, OVHcloud will offer users access to a 100-qubit Orion Beta QPU, developed by French quantum hardware company Pasqal. The QPU will be made available through a Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) model, with plans to scale this offering in the coming years.
By the end of 2025, OVHcloud expects to provide access to three operational QPUs. Looking further ahead, the company aims to deploy at least eight QPUs by the end of 2027, seven of which will be hosted in Europe. All services will be offered via a pay-as-you-go pricing model, making advanced quantum computing capabilities more accessible to businesses, researchers, and developers.
Expanding Quantum Tools and Cybersecurity Measures
In addition to its hardware roadmap, OVHcloud is enhancing its Quantum Cloud platform with the addition of two new quantum emulators: Qleo from Quobly and Mimiq from QPerfect. These emulators bring the total number of simulation tools on the platform to eight, allowing developers to test and refine quantum algorithms in a virtual environment before deploying them on actual quantum hardware.
OVHcloud also announced new cybersecurity initiatives, including the integration of quantum entropy into SSL certificates and ongoing research into post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD). These efforts align with guidance from ANSSI, France’s national cybersecurity agency, to prepare for the potential security challenges posed by quantum computing.
Supporting Innovation and Education
The company continues to invest in quantum research and education through its Startup Program, which currently supports 17 quantum startups. OVHcloud has also acquired the MosaiQ photonic quantum computer from Quandela, which is now used internally and made available to students through academic partnerships.
Through these strategic initiatives, OVHcloud is positioning itself as a leader in democratizing access to quantum computing across Europe, fostering innovation, and preparing for the quantum future.
