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IBM has announced its incorporation as a new member of the board of the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), solidifying decades of collaboration between both institutions. This addition strengthens the Basque Government’s strategic investment in quantum technologies, realized through projects such as the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computing Center and Basque Quantum – BasQ.
A Historic Milestone for Science in Euskadi
IBM’s membership in the DIPC board marks a turning point in public-private collaboration, as emphasized by Lehendakari Imanol Pradales at today’s meeting. During his speech, he highlighted, “This type of collaboration is not a matter of chance but rather the result of a sustained commitment to scientific policy and the creation of excellence nodes like the DIPC, which positions Euskadi at the forefront of global science.”
For his part, Pedro Miguel Etxenike, president of the DIPC, noted that IBM’s inclusion is the result of years of joint effort between the research community and Basque institutions. “We want to make a qualitative leap in scientific collaboration. A quantum leap,” he stated.
Horacio Morell, president of IBM Spain, underscored the significance of this partnership: “It is an honor for IBM to join an institution that represents scientific excellence and innovation. Our collaboration in quantum computing is key to building an open and collaborative technological future.”
IBM’s Commitment to Quantum Technologies
The relationship between the DIPC and IBM dates back to its inception when in 2000 Heinrich Rohrer, an IBM researcher and Nobel laureate in Physics, delivered the inaugural lecture at the center. In this new phase, IBM reinforces its support for Euskadi by installing a quantum computer in the Ikerbasque building, located next to the DIPC, thereby strengthening the quantum ecosystem in the region.
The IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computing Center stands as a key pillar in the development of advanced technologies, solidifying Euskadi’s position as a reference point in quantum innovation on an international level.
A Board Committed to Scientific Excellence
With IBM’s incorporation, the DIPC board expands its prestigious list of members, which includes public institutions such as the Basque Government, the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, and the San Sebastián City Council, as well as private entities like Kutxa Fundazioa, Telefónica, and CAF. This forum serves as a strategic decision-making space that promotes science and innovation in Euskadi.
Toward a Future DIPC: New Facilities and Scientific Challenges
The board meeting took place at the DIPC’s main headquarters, where attendees were able to view the ongoing construction of the new center building. These facilities will allow the DIPC to diversify its research lines and increase its experimental capacity. The DIPC, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, publishes over 500 scientific articles a year and receives more than 25,000 citations, positioning itself as an international reference.
Currently, the DIPC employs more than 200 researchers and hosts around 200 visiting scientists from around the world each year. Its research lines include quantum technologies, supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cosmology, nanoscience, and, more recently, neurophysics.
An Ecosystem for the Future
IBM’s incorporation into the DIPC not only strengthens scientific collaboration, but also symbolizes Euskadi’s commitment to a future based on research, innovation, and technological development. This strategic alliance promises to not only bolster Euskadi’s position in the realm of global science but also open new opportunities for the scientific and technological community in the region.
via: Irekia