Türkiye is set to launch its first quantum computer, developed by TOBB ETU, to enhance capabilities in AI, defence, data security, and climate research, boosting the country’s technological independence and global competitiveness.

Türkiye is set to launch its first quantum computer on Thursday, marking a significant advancement in the country’s efforts to enhance capabilities in data security, artificial intelligence (AI), defence, and various other fields.

The quantum computer, developed by the TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, has been designed with infrastructure that will allow for continuous development, marking a major step toward the country’s technological independence. The initiative also aligns with Türkiye’s ambition to establish leadership in the global quantum technology ecosystem.

The official launch event will take place at the TOBB ETU Technology Center, where the quantum computer will be displayed for the first time.

This innovative project is expected to create new employment opportunities and encourage entrepreneurial ventures. TOBB ETU plans to develop a thriving quantum ecosystem that will give Türkiye a competitive edge on the global stage, helping local startups advance domestic quantum hardware and components.

Unlike traditional computers that rely on classical bits to store and process data, quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which enable them to perform far more complex tasks. Türkiye’s first quantum computer is expected to significantly boost the country’s position in this rapidly emerging field.

Quantum computing has diverse applications across multiple sectors, including cryptography for enhanced data encryption, AI for the development of advanced algorithms, defence for creating strategic technologies, climate research for studying global warming and natural disasters, and the discovery of next-generation materials. This launch represents a crucial step forward in Türkiye’s ambition to become a global leader in quantum computing.