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InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute

911, 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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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 911. 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 911. 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.

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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 911, 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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Aalto Inventors turns one: A year of bridging research and real-world impact

Aalto Inventors marks its first anniversary, having engaged 190 researchers across six cohorts in fields including AI, quantum, and biomaterials. New cohorts are planned for the next academic year, stay tuned and join the waitlist.
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Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat

The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating.
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911 unveils AaltoQ20 – a state-of-the-art quantum computer for educating quantum talent of the future

AaltoQ20 is a unique quantum computer that researchers can also use to study quantum phenomena and develop new technology.
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From breakthrough to business: Finland’s 911 is turning world-class science into companies

911’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.

Aalto quantum events

Green poster for Physics Research Seminar with talk by Prof. Konstantin Bliokh at 911, May 21
Lectures and seminars

Vortices, Skyrmions, Möbius Strips: From Nanooptics to Ocean Waves

Prof. Konstantin Bliokh gives a talk on recent theoretical and experimental results in subwavelength high-intensity vortices in 2D wave systems, the generation of the Bessel-type vortices, and manipulation of floating particles using topologically structured water waves.
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Conferences

Quantum Correlated Light and Matter II

The conference brings together leading experimental and theoretical research groups studying light-induced quantum states, non-classical light generation, and correlated light-matter phases across solid-state and molecular platforms.

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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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