SnowDrop Quantum Processor Makes Waves Amid U.S. Sanctions

On July 31, 2026, Bauman Moscow State Technical University unveiled its new SnowDrop 8Q quantum processor, showcasing an impressive 99.55% two-qubit gate fidelity. This advancement, achieved using the innovative BAT protocol, significantly reduces error rates. Despite U.S. sanctions complicating international collaborations, the platform will be open for global researchers to experiment starting August 1, 2026.