Quantum computing

VTT Q5 is a 5-qubit superconducting quantum computer co-developed and built by IQM and VTT. It is located in Espoo, Finland, at VTT.

VTT Q5, also called Helmi, has been available for academic users since autumn 2022. Now, VTT Q5 is open for research and commercial users interested in developing quantum computer software and algorithms.

VTT Q5 is accessible through the supercomputer LUMI. Read more on the CSC website.

VTT also launched a 20-qubit quantum computer in autumn 2023. After that, we aim to build a 50-qubit quantum computer by the end of 2024.

VTT’s 5-qubit quantum computer enables our researchers and companies to explore the boundaries of a superconducting quantum computer and learn how to push them with error mitigation. This will enable a smooth transition when larger error mitigated NISQ devices become available, solving real-world problems. 

VTT Q5 technical documentation is now also available.  

VTT’s quantum computer is connected to LUMI, a supercomputer located in the CSC data centre in Kajaani, Finland. The two computers can be used in combination to reap the benefits of hybrid quantum-classical computing.

In hybrid computing, only the part of the mathematical problem that could benefit from quantum computing will be outsourced from the supercomputer to a quantum computer.

At VTT, we offer quantum computing R&D services as well as providing companies themselves access to our 5-qubit quantum computer. 

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