IQM

IQM Quantum Computers Oy, commonly known as IQM, is a Finnish company that develops superconducting quantum processors and related quantum-computing hardware and software. Founded in 2018, IQM aims to deliver scalable quantum computers for industrial and academic use by providing an end-to-end hardware and software stack.

IQM’s technology centers on superconducting qubits, specifically transmons, integrated in a modular cryogenic architecture. The system combines dilution refrigerators to reach millikelvin temperatures, microwave control electronics, and high-fidelity qubit readout, along with software for calibration and operation. The modular approach is designed to enable scaling by adding processor modules connected through cryogenic interconnects.

Development and strategy: IQM is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and collaborates with European research institutions and industry partners to co-design hardware and applications. The company emphasizes practical quantum computing applications in areas such as optimization, materials science, and chemistry, pursuing a pathway toward commercially available devices with tens to hundreds of qubits.

Impact and positioning: As a notable player in European quantum hardware, IQM contributes to the region’s quantum ecosystem through research collaborations and involvement in national and European initiatives aimed at advancing quantum technologies. The company positions itself as part of the broader effort to bring practical quantum computing capabilities to industry and research institutions.