IQM Delivers Fourth Quantum Computer in Finland, Operational at Aalto University

• This is the fourth quantum computer deployed by IQM to customers in Finland to boost research and education in a growing ecosystem.

• The system named Aalto Q20 quantum computer is online at Aalto University and will enable students and scientists a unique first-hand access to a world-class quantum computer.

• The university will use the quantum computer to perform scientific experiments on advanced level and to support national and European quantum research activities.

ESPOO, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in deployed on-premises, full-stack superconducting quantum computers, today announced the launch of Aalto Q20 quantum computer in Finland, reinforcing its commercial leadership in the quantum industry.

The 20-qubit system, which is operational at Aalto University, is the fourth quantum computer deployed by IQM in Finland, marking a milestone in the country’s growing quantum technology ecosystem. Finland has recently been characterized as the number two global quantum cluster and is amongst the top five countries for quantum patent applications.

“When institutions like Aalto University own their quantum computers, it means their data, their IP, and their expertise stay theirs. That’s not a feature — that’s a strategic posture to enable world-class research and education. Aalto Q20 is Finland’s fourth proof point that IQM´s strategy to empower customers is a winning strategy” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers.

Aalto University aims to use the quantum computer to educate future talent in quantum engineering. The advanced specifications of the systems make it one of the highest performant quantum computers deployed at a university, allowing world-class research in quantum computing.

The installation builds on IQM’s investments in education and collaboration with universities, research institutions, industry and policymakers in advancing research. Together with other offerings like IQM Academy the quantum computer installation is supporting the growing needs of the quantum ecosystem in Finland.

The Finnish quantum industry is projected to need around 3,000 new skilled employees to maintain the country’s leading position and deliver the goals laid out in the national quantum technology strategy. IQM’s deployment at Aalto directly addresses the talent gap and development.

In addition, the installation strengthens Finland’s quantum computing capabilities and expands the domestic supercomputing infrastructure. For this purpose, Aalto University is also collaborating with CSC – IT Center for Science to integrate AaltoQ20 with LUMI, one of the EuroHPC pre-exascale supercomputers, to provide access to a broader community of users across the European Union.

With a proven scalable deployment track record, IQM’s approach is to power local quantum ecosystems with an open and transparent hardware and software platform.

“As Finland’s fourth quantum computer, the Q20 is a show of strength for the Finnish quantum ecosystem of universities, companies, and research organizations. Q20 allows Aalto to have its own computer for researchers to easily access and students in the quantum technology major will get to use it as part of their studies, which is rare even on a global scale,” said Professor Tapio Ala-Nissilä of Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University.

About IQM Quantum Computers

IQM Quantum Computers (“IQM”, “Company”) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its systems. IQM customers include leading high-performance computing centres, research laboratories, universities, and enterprises that require full access to quantum hardware and software. IQM has over 300 employees, with headquarters in Finland and a global presence in countries including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UK and the United States.