Quantum Computing training gains momentum with IberQuantum Lab

The initiative led by Ibermática Fundazioa and i3B expands with two new locations and new agreements with universities and vocational training centers.

IberQuantum Lab, the initiative launched last year by Ibermática Fundazioa and i3B, continues to grow with the ambition of becoming a key driver in talent development within the field of quantum computing. Following its launch in 2024 in collaboration with the School of Engineering in Vitoria, the project has been strengthened this year with two new locations —one at the Bizkaia Technology Park and another at the BAT building in Bilbao— along with new agreements with universities and vocational training centers (VET).

Joseba Inchaurraga, President of Ibermática Fundazioa, explains that IberQuantum Lab —now comprising over thirty researchers— “aims to be a collaborative environment focused on generating knowledge and talent in the realm of quantum technologies and Artificial Intelligence, through training and participation in collaborative R&D&I projects with various organizations.”

Over the past year, several R&D&I projects have been initiated, some of which are already being deployed with clients in the automotive, energy, and consumer sectors and are currently undergoing industrialization. In addition, Ayesa is actively engaged in quantum projects that have been contracted, developed, and implemented for organizations such as Iberdrola, Mercedes-Benz, Sener, and even ONCE. “This positions Ibermática Fundazioa as one of the few entities currently capable of carrying out the entire process—from development to implementation—with high levels of client satisfaction, as reported by the clients themselves,” Inchaurraga affirms.

Ecosystem catalyst

In collaboration with Ibermática Fundazioa, IberQuantum Lab also seeks to act as a catalyst for the innovation ecosystem. Beyond conducting academic work, research, and R&D&I activities, the initiative aims to promote outreach efforts involving a broad range of organizations—both those already part of the innovation ecosystem and others interested in exploring how quantum technologies might impact their operations.

This year alone, two outreach sessions have already been held: one in collaboration with the Basque Hydrogen Corridor and another alongside the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, focusing on cybersecurity. These sessions featured roundtable discussions with speakers from companies such as Petronor, Sener, and Kutxabank, among others.

“All of these initiatives,” Inchaurraga emphasizes, “are further evidence of Ayesa’s firm commitment to the Basque Country, implemented through Ibermática Fundazioa and i3B. Our goal is to support all organizations that form the Basque economic and administrative fabric, helping them lead the IT sector and prepare to spearhead the technological revolution brought about by quantum computing.”

In addition to the School of Engineering in Vitoria (UPV/EHU), IberQuantum Lab has formal agreements with Mondragon University, UPV/EHU, and the University of Deusto. It also collaborates with several vocational training centers, including the Somorrostro Center, recognized as a national center of excellence in Artificial Intelligence.