In 2027, researchers will gain access to the IQM Halocene H4, a quantum computer combining quantum error correction with existing near-term intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) qubits; the system is slated for deployment at the LUMI AI Factory led by CSC, IT Center for Science. This first on-premises superconducting quantum computer of its kind will enable LUMI consortium users to develop and implement Quantum Error Correction concepts on a leading platform, accelerating progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. “CSC and the LUMI AI Factory are the kind of partners that define production quantum computing in practice,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers. The integration of LUMI-IQ, as the system will be known, with existing AI and high-performance computing resources promises breakthroughs beyond the reach of classical computers.
IQM Halocene H4: Deployment for Hybrid HPC and AI
This system combines quantum error correction techniques with NISQ qubits, a technical achievement that moves beyond simply adding qubits to existing architectures. The Halocene H4 isn’t a static installation; IQM plans a phased series of upgrades, progressively increasing the number of logical qubits available to researchers and developers. LUMI consortium users will gain access to a system specifically designed to facilitate the development and implementation of Quantum Error Correction (QEC) concepts, a crucial area for realizing fault-tolerant quantum computation. This co-location is intended to unlock breakthroughs unattainable through classical computing alone, fostering a hybrid environment where quantum processors accelerate AI and data-intensive workloads.
Initial delivery in 2027 will feature a quantum processing unit (QPU) with 150 qubits, but this is envisioned as a starting point. Mikael Johansson, Manager for Quantum Technologies at CSC, IT Center for Science, describes the initial system as including a QPU with 150 qubits. Subsequent upgrades will focus on increasing both qubit count and performance, ultimately transforming the LUMI AI Factory into a leading European platform for hybrid AI and quantum computing. Funding for LUMI-IQ is a collaborative effort, provided jointly by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, Finland, Czechia, Norway, and Poland, and the contract’s value is approximately equivalent to IQM’s total revenue for the 2025 financial year.
CSC and the LUMI AI Factory are exactly the kind of partners that define 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.
Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder, IQM Quantum Computers
