VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers have completed Europe’s first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer. The project took four years and cost EUR 20.7 million. The quantum computer was built in phases.
A 5-qubit version was finished in 2021, and a 20-qubit computer followed in 2023. Now, the 50-qubit machine can do calculations that classical computers cannot.
Companies and researchers can use the quantum computer through VTT’s quantum computing service. This will help develop applications for quantum computing. “Building a 50-qubit quantum computer shows that Finland is a global leader in the field,” said Erja Turunen from VTT.
The computer can be used for material modeling, optimization problems, and artificial intelligence.
Finland’s quantum computer milestone
IQM Quantum Computers also emphasized the importance of this milestone.
The delivery of this quantum computer is a big step in our technology roadmap,” said Dr. Jan Goetz, Co-CEO and Co-founder of IQM. VTT developed key components for the computer, like amplifiers and packaging solutions.
The project also led to two VTT spin-offs: Arctic Instruments and SemiQon. Finland’s quantum technology business ecosystem is growing, with many new startup companies. BusinessQ brings together different actors in the Finnish quantum value chain.
This provides opportunities for companies to develop applications, deploy quantum technology, and build new businesses. The new 50-qubit quantum computer is located at VTT’s premises in Espoo, Finland. It is now available for research and business use.
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