Bull, a leader in advanced computing and AI, and Equal1, a global pioneer in silicon-powered quantum computing, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the next generation of hybrid quantum-classical technologies with European solutions.

The partnership brings together Bull's world-class supercomputing infrastructure and quantum emulation expertise with Equal1's breakthrough silicon-spin quantum computers. By interfacing Equal1's hardware directly with Bull's Qaptiva platform, the companies offer quantum computing capabilities in existing AI and HPC data centre environments.

L-R: Bruno Lecointe, Group SVP, HPC, AI & Quantum, Bull; Céline Place, French Ambassador to Ireland; Jason Lynch, CEO, Equal1.

The collaboration focuses on three core pillars:

• Technical Integration: Developing a seamless connector between Equal1's rack-mounted quantum servers and Bull's Qaptiva software stack.
• Joint R&D: Advancing research in silicon-spin qubit characterisation and physics to drive the development of scalable, energy-efficient quantum-on-chip technology.
• Sovereign European Projects: Collaborating on European Union-led quantum initiatives to strengthen the continent's technological sovereignty.

Bruno Lecointe, SVP, Global Head of HPC, AI and Quantum at Bull:
"The convergence of high-performance computing and quantum technologies is redefining how we address the world's most complex challenges. By integrating Equal1's silicon-spin quantum servers into our Qaptiva ecosystem, we are enabling a seamless bridge between HPC, quantum emulation and quantum execution."

Jason Lynch, CEO of Equal1:
"By building quantum processors on standard silicon, we are turning quantum from bespoke laboratory hardware into deployable infrastructure. This collaboration with Bull is a vital step in bridging the gap between breakthrough hardware innovation and industrial workloads."

About Bull

Bull is a global leader for High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum technologies with c.720m€ in revenue and 3,000 professionals operating in 32 countries. For more information, visit the website.

About Equal1

Equal1 is a global leader in silicon-powered quantum computing technology. Headquartered in Dublin, the company delivers the world's first rack-mounted, hybrid quantum-classical computer using silicon-spin quantum processors. Its flagship Bell-1 Quantum Server is designed for seamless integration into standard datacenter environments.