Quantum and semiconductors

The second-most-developed quantum cluster in the world

Espoo's innovation community in Finland offers globally leading quantum technology and semiconductor expertise, talents, and infrastructure. Here's what Espoo can offer you in the quantum and semiconductor fields:

World's #2 quantum cluster*: Most of Finland's top quantum tech companies and R&D players have HQs in Espoo.
Finland's quantum computers: Espoo is home to Europe's first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer and Finland's two other quantum computers, all built by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM. A 150-qubit and 300-qubit quantum computers are to be launched in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Kvanttinova: A quantum and microelectronics piloting and development facility being built that will become one of Europe's major semiconductor hubs. (Learn more below)
Micronova: A multi-user semiconductor R&D piloting environment and the site of the largest cleanroom in the Nordics

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Kvanttinova

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One of Europe's major semiconductor hubs in the future

Kvanttinova is an industry-driven piloting and R&D facility for quantum technology and microelectronics in Espoo, Finland. The unique facility contains shared-use piloting facilities, company-specific labs, cleanrooms, and offices.

Kvanttinova focuses on pre-commercial development and offers R&D pilot lines for scaling up. It is a joint initiative by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the City of Espoo, Aalto University, and the semiconductor industry group of Technology Industries of Finland.

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Espoo offers Finland's leading quantum companies and R&D players, including:

So, welcome to do quantum business in an innovation community that has more than half a century's worth of world-leading expertise in sustainable quantum technology R&D. After all, the world's first super-refrigerator was manufactured in Otaniemi, Espoo, in the spring of 1970.

*ECIPE Global Quantum Index