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InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute

Aalto University, University of Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland collaborate on quantum science and technology, under the umbrella of InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute.
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Superconducting quantum device on a circuit board (Photo: Jorden Senior)

Building a quantum-ready society

The goal at InstituteQ is to raise the readiness of Finnish society for the disruptive potential and implications quantum technologies will have for society and the economy at large.

By 2026, novel educational programs, growing quantum industry and eminent research directions are in motion.

The efforts of InstituteQ facilitate fundamental scientific findings, adoption of novel technologies and development of new commercial opportunities.

The aim is to carry, implement and mutually benefit from front line education, research, innovations, and infrastructures.

Interested in quantum studies - see our programmes!

Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.

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Study Quantum!

Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.

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Professor Jukka Pekola stood in a hallway smiling at the camera

The development of the field is clearly hindered by shortage of experts, that's why it is important to organise national education

Jukka Pekola, Acting Director

Top research, events and infrastructures

InstituteQ carries out and coordinates globally top-level research in fundamental quantum science and technology. InstituteQ also aims to broaden the impact of quantum technology in industry and business in Finland.

See more on the Institute Q website

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Quantum Technology Finland – The National Centre of Excellence (external link)

The national Quantum Technology Finland (QTF) Centre of Excellence brings together scientific and technological excellence and cutting-edge research infrastructures to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.

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Aalto Quantum Physics seminars

Aalto Quantum Physics seminars are hosted at the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, and feature both local and international speakers on a variety of topics in quantum physics.

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OtaNano

OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies

Aalto quantum news

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Appointments, Research & Art Published:

Prof. Sorin Paraoanu builds quantum devices that probe the foundations of our universe

Recently appointed as Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Prof. Sorin Paraoanu is building quantum sensors and designing experiments that unveil the secrets of our universe.
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Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations

Researchers created a new quantum state of matter, dubbed a high-order topological magnet, that may address key issues in quantum technology.
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A world first: Qubit coherence decay traced to thermal dissipation

Hitherto a mystery, the thermal energy loss of qubits can be explained with a surprisingly simple experimental setup, according to research from Aalto University.
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"Keep an open mind and step outside of your comfort zone"

Read what double award winner Kukka-Emilia Huhtinen wants to share about her doctoral studies in theoretical physics

Aalto quantum events

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Lectures and seminars

Revolutionizing Modern Drug Discovery - Health Talks

The event brings together experts and innovators to explore how cutting-edge technologies such as supercomputing and quantum computing.

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InstituteQ operations lead, research and infrastructures (ResQ):

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Caterina Foti

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Jukka Pekola announced as acting director of InstituteQ

Professor Pekola will lead the Institute as it starts its operations

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Finnish Quantum Institute announced

InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland

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Quantum literacy for all

What do computers, cell phones and GPS navigation have in common? And what about digital cameras, solar panels and fibre optics? The answer is that the functioning of these devices is based on quantum phenomena.

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