VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers have successfully launched the first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer developed in Europe. The new system is now operational and accessible to researchers and industry through VTT QX’s quantum computing service.
The four-year joint project marks a significant achievement for Finland’s growing quantum ecosystem. Initially announced in 2020 with €20.7 million in funding from the Finnish government, the system reached its 50-qubit milestone following phased development through 5- and 20-qubit prototypes.
“Developing and building a 50-qubit quantum computer demonstrates that Finland is one of the global leaders in the field,” said Erja Turunen, Executive Vice President at VTT. “With this quantum computer, we can develop applications and new algorithms for material modeling and simulation, optimization problems, and artificial intelligence.”
The quantum computer is located at VTT’s Micronova facility in Espoo, Finland, and is already available for application development by universities, research institutes, and industry. The system incorporates innovations in superconducting chip technology to reduce noise and increase qubit fidelity, enabling calculations that are no longer possible with classical systems.
“The delivery of this quantum computer is a significant milestone in our technology roadmap,” said Dr. Jan Goetz, Co-CEO and Co-founder of IQM. “Our collaboration with VTT to develop the 50-qubit system serves as a baseline for our IQM Radiance 54-qubit quantum computer, a product we are shipping to our customers worldwide.”
VTT contributed proprietary technologies including superconducting TWPA amplifiers, qubit integration, and chip packaging, while also advancing Josephson junction technology, superconducting TSVs, and flip-chip integration. VTT’s TWPA amplifier technology is being commercialized through its spin-off Arctic Instruments, while SemiQon—another VTT spin-off—is developing semiconducting qubits.
Finland’s quantum ecosystem continues to grow, with over 25 companies participating in the BusinessQ network under InstituteQ. The new 50-qubit platform is expected to accelerate innovation in quantum algorithms and commercial applications.
About IQM Quantum Computers
IQM is a global provider of superconducting quantum computers, offering full-stack on-premises systems and cloud access to customers in high-performance computing, research, and enterprise sectors. The company has over 280 employees and offices in Espoo, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Palo Alto, Singapore, and Warsaw.
About VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is one of Europe’s leading applied research institutions. VTT delivers innovation through science-based solutions, working across technology and business to address global challenges and promote sustainable growth.
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