The LUMI AI Factory chose IQM Quantum Computers to deliver LUMI-IQ, an advanced experimental quantum computer to be located in CSC- IT Center for Science’s data center in Kajaani, Finland.
The IQM Halocene H4 quantum computer will have a QPU with 150 high-quality qubits, followed by a series of upgrades delivered in multiple phases. LUMI-IQ is intended to bridge high-performance computing and AI capabilities with emerging quantum technologies, and the system will be available for research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects in both academia and industry.
The LUMI-IQ quantum computer is a major European investment, bringing together expertise from Finland, Czechia, Norway, and Poland. It is funded jointly by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the participating countries.
The system is scheduled for deployment in autumn 2027 at CSC’s new data center in the Renforsin Ranta business park in Kajaani, Finland.
“By connecting quantum concepts and algorithms with intelligent software tools and real-world applications, it will open new possibilities for scientific discovery and RDI, from materials and health to energy and fundamental science,” said Kimmo Koski, managing director of CSC.
“At the same time, it will help Europe build the knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed for the next era of innovation, including the path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Koski.
Through the LUMI-IQ platform, European researchers will have access to a unique combination of the most powerful classical AI platform tightly integrated with the best European quantum computing technology available.
The IQM Halocene H4 is touted as the first and most advanced on-premises superconducting quantum computer of its kind, combining quantum error correction with high-quality NISQ qubits. The Halocene H4 and the upgraded systems will enable LUMI consortium users, for the first time, to develop and implement Quantum Error Correction (QEC) concepts on a world-leading system.
The system is scheduled for delivery in 2027 with an initial quantum processing unit (QPU) comprising 150 qubits, followed by a series of upgrades delivered in multiple phases, significantly increasing both qubit count and error resilience.
Beyond the first system, LUMI AI Factory and IQM will work together on the co-development toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, incorporating advanced quantum error correction methods into the platform.
“Over the next years, LUMI-IQ will evolve to a fault-tolerant quantum computer through a series of upgrades that increase both qubit count and performance, making the LUMI AI Factory a world-leading European hybrid platform combining AI and quantum computing,” said Mikael Johansson, manager of quantum technologies at CSC.
LUMI-IQ will bring quantum computing capabilities to the LUMI AI Factory, extending the LUMI-AI computing environment with a new approach that combines HPC, AI, and quantum computing.
By bringing these technologies together, LUMI-IQ will help researchers and companies tackle some of the most complex scientific and industrial challenges, including problems that are beyond the reach of today’s computing methods alone.
The increased qubit count and operational fidelity provided by the regularly upgraded LUMI-IQ infrastructure will enable users to explore quantum-enhanced AI applications that can outperform purely classical methods.
As the system evolves, LUMI-IQ will provide a powerful testbed for pursuing real quantum advantage, including faster solutions to selected problems, improved optimization and simulation workflows, and new ways to utilize quantum-enhanced AI.
“CSC and the LUMI AI Factory are exactly the kind of partners that defines what production quantum computing looks like in practice — world-class HPC infrastructure, a deep commitment to research excellence, and the ambition to lead rather than follow,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers.
