Rosatom is intensifying its efforts to develop quantum technologies. The new phase of the project aims to advance computing and quantum education in Russia by 2030.
One of the main goals of the first roadmap is to create a Russian quantum computer. This project is being implemented jointly with research teams from the Russian Quantum Center (RQC), the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow State University, the University of MISIS, MIPT, and other leading scientific organizations.
Plans for the next stage of the quantum project were discussed at a recent strategic session, including a roadmap for 2025–2030 and approaches to the quantum component of the national project "Data Economy."
Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, noted that among the achievements of the current stage are the creation of a quantum community, active discussion of the application of quantum technologies, and significant progress of the country in this area. According to him, Russia has joined the ranks of countries catching up with leaders in quantum computing.
In 2024, a Russian 50-qubit quantum computer based on ions and a prototype based on neutral atoms were created as part of the roadmap. Russia, along with the United States and China, is one of the three countries that have developed quantum computers on all four leading platforms. An important result of the project was the formation of a unique team of more than 1,000 specialists, including about 600 scientists, as well as the development of a quantum education system in Russia.