Discover the research transforming the future in Donostia / San Sebastián
What is the Quantum Mile?
The Quantum Mile is a science and technology route on the Ibaeta Campus; it is the opportunity to discover the research taking place in the world of quantum physics and its applications in ground-breaking technologies, such as quantum computing, advanced sensor systems and new materials.
The route is an easy and accessible way for you to learn about the work underway at one of Europe’s most active quantum research hubs.
There are two ways to enjoy the Quantum Mile:
On foot: following the signposted route between the campus research centres and faculties.
By accessing the interactive virtual visit: this will take you into the scientific laboratories, where you can learn about their equipment and research areas
There are two ways to enjoy the Quantum Mile:
On foot: following the signposted route between the campus research centres and faculties.
By accessing the interactive virtual visit: this will take you into the scientific laboratories, where you can learn about their equipment and research areas
Explore the most scientific side of San Sebastián with this walking route.
The route connects seven research centres and faculties linked to quantum physics.
Each building has infographics with information about its scientific activity and basic concepts of quantum physics, available in Basque, Spanish and English.
Location: Ibaeta CampusDonostia / San Sebastián
Language: Basque, Spanish and English
Target audience: general
Each building has infographics with information about its scientific activity and basic concepts of quantum physics, available in Basque, Spanish and English.
Location: Ibaeta CampusDonostia / San Sebastián
Language: Basque, Spanish and English
Target audience: general
Distance: 3 km
Stops: 7
Time: 40 min.
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DIPC (Donostia International Physics Center)
The DIPC will inaugurate in 2026 a new building of around 6,800 m², funded by the Department of Science, Universities and Innovation of the Basque Government, which will significantly expand its research space.
This infrastructure will enable the diversification of scientific lines and increase experimental activity, strengthening the areas of QUANTUM, NANO, LIFE and COSMOS. The building will include advanced laboratories, offices, common areas, an auditorium for conferences and a large meeting space for social interaction.
Tecnun
The Tecnun School of Engineering, part of the University of Navarra, aims to contribute to the professional, scientific and human development of future engineers. Since its creation in 1961, it has maintained a balance between teaching, research and service to society.
It currently has two campuses: one in Ibaeta and another in the Miramón Technology Park, where classrooms and research laboratories in Electricity, Electronics and Communications are located.
CFM – Materials Physics Centre
The Materials Physics Center (CFM), founded in 1999 and recognized as a BERC center since 2009, promotes fundamental research in physics through a community formed by the CSIC, the University of the Basque Country and the MPC Association.
It combines basic science and applications to study quantum phenomena and develop advanced materials with an impact on sustainability, energy and health, understanding materials as a starting point to discover new laws of physics and transform the future.
University of the Basque Country Chemistry Faculty
The Faculty of Chemistry, founded in 1975, is now part of the Gipuzkoa Campus of the University of the Basque Country and is the only faculty on this campus that offers degrees in Experimental Sciences.
Its work focuses on four main pillars: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and the promotion of STEAM vocations, contributing to the research ecosystem of Euskadi and to the development of human capital in chemistry and related fields.
University of the Basque Country Computer Faculty
The Faculty of Computer Science of the University of the Basque Country, founded in 1976, has trained thousands of professionals in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Its research activity drives projects through knowledge transfer and enriches the educational offering by incorporating advances such as quantum computing, consolidating its position as a reference in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
New Ikerbasque building and BasqueQ headquarters
The new Ikerbasque building in Donostia / San Sebastián hosts the headquarters of the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center, which houses the IBM Quantum System Two and a key infrastructure for the development of the BasQ-Basque Quantum Strategy. Ikerbasque, the Basque Foundation for Science created in 2007 by the Basque Government, promotes research excellence from this space, with a special focus on quantum computing, its hybridization with high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence.
CIC nanoGUNE
NanoGUNE is a Cooperative Research Centre (CIC) promoted by the Basque Government in 2006 that develops excellent research in nanoscience and nanotechnology to boost business competitiveness and economic growth.
It combines fundamental research in quantum nanoscience, nanomaterials and nanomedicine with industrial research activities and collaboration with companies to promote technology transfer and the creation of new technology-based initiatives.
Interactive virtual visit
If you prefer a digital experience, the virtual visit is a 360-degree exploration of different scientific laboratories and facilities of the campus.
This interactive journey includes 3 faculties, 4 research centres, 18 state-of-the-art laboratories and amenities, such as:
- The recently unveiled IBM_BasqueCountry quantum computer in the new Ikerbasque building.
- The Supercomputing centre at DIPC, which is home to Hyperion, one of the most powerful supercomputers in the whole of the Spain state; to its advanced scanning probe microscopy laboratory for 2D quantum materials; and which is laying the way for the future ultracold atom laboratory.
- The Integrated Circuit Communication laboratory and the research into quantum errors at TECNUN:
- The dilution refrigerator and the Nanophotonics and Microscopy laboratories at CFM.
- The white room, the Quantum Detection laboratory and paving the way for the future Quantum Hardware laboratories at nanoGUNE.
- The Surface Electrochemistry, Molecular Magnetism and the Chemistry Coordination laboratories at the University of the Basque Country’s Chemistry Faculty.
- The learning centre to develop quantum algorithms at the Computer Science Faculty of the University of the Basque Country.
- The Computer Faculty has also facilitated the digitalisation of one of the first IBM computers in the Spanish state and computer relics that are on display in a digital showcase.
- The recently unveiled IBM_BasqueCountry quantum computer in the new Ikerbasque building.
- The Supercomputing centre at DIPC, which is home to Hyperion, one of the most powerful supercomputers in the whole of the Spain state; to its advanced scanning probe microscopy laboratory for 2D quantum materials; and which is laying the way for the future ultracold atom laboratory.
- The Integrated Circuit Communication laboratory and the research into quantum errors at TECNUN:
- The dilution refrigerator and the Nanophotonics and Microscopy laboratories at CFM.
- The white room, the Quantum Detection laboratory and paving the way for the future Quantum Hardware laboratories at nanoGUNE.
- The Surface Electrochemistry, Molecular Magnetism and the Chemistry Coordination laboratories at the University of the Basque Country’s Chemistry Faculty.
- The learning centre to develop quantum algorithms at the Computer Science Faculty of the University of the Basque Country.
- The Computer Faculty has also facilitated the digitalisation of one of the first IBM computers in the Spanish state and computer relics that are on display in a digital showcase.
You can access by scanning the QR codes of the route on foot or directly online: