IQM Plans 300-Qubit Quantum Computer Delivery to Finland by 2027

The University of Tokyo is set to upgrade its IBM Quantum System One with a 156-qubit IBM Heron quantum processor, linking it to the Miyabi supercomputer to enhance quantum and AI capabilities for academic and industrial research. Meanwhile, Finnish research center VTT has contracted IQM Quantum Computers to deliver two superconducting quantum computers—a 150-qubit system in 2026 and a 300-qubit system in 2027, the largest such system procured globally. These systems will be integrated into Finland's national high-performance computing infrastructure to promote hybrid quantum-classical computing and advance quantum error correction research. IQM's delivery includes cloud access and a maintenance contract, supporting hands-on research and development of fault-tolerant quantum computing technologies. Both projects emphasize the strategic importance of quantum computing in advancing scientific computing power and positioning their respective countries at the forefront of quantum technology development. The collaborations highlight a global push to develop scalable, high-performance quantum computing systems with practical applications in science and industry.