IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in quantum computing, has announced plans to build a quantum computer and chip production facility in France. The announcement was made at the Choose France summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The facility will be the first of its kind in Europe, complementing IQM’s existing facility in Espoo, Finland. French officials, including Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire and Secretary General for Investments Bruno Bonnell, expressed support for the initiative. The project aligns with France’s quantum strategy and wider European initiatives like the EU Chips Act.
IQM Quantum Computers to Establish Quantum Processor Fabrication Facility in France
IQM Quantum Computers, a company specializing in the construction of quantum computers, has announced its intention to establish a quantum processor fabrication facility in France. This announcement was made during the Choose France summit, an annual event aimed at promoting France’s international appeal. The new facility will be dedicated to the high-throughput production of large-scale quantum processors, a first in Europe. This will supplement IQM’s existing fabrication facility in Espoo, Finland.
The French government has expressed support for IQM’s initiative. Bruno Le Maire, the Minister of Economy and Finance, expressed his delight at IQM’s decision to establish its fabrication facility in France, citing it as a testament to French excellence in the field of quantum computing. Bruno Bonnell, the Secretary General for Investments, also emphasized France’s commitment to supporting industrial startups and the development of key technologies like quantum computing.
France’s Quantum Strategy and IQM’s Vision
IQM’s decision to establish a fabrication facility in France aligns with the country’s quantum strategy and broader European initiatives like the EU Chips Act. The company’s vision is to advance quantum computing technology from the laboratory to the industrial scale, thereby maintaining its position at the forefront of the innovation race for quantum advantage.
Dr. Jan Goetz, Co-CEO and Co-founder at IQM Quantum Computers, stated that the company is committed to building an industrial-grade fabrication facility in France. He emphasized France’s unique position in Europe, with world-class industrial players, tech research and education, a vibrant quantum ecosystem, and a strong government commitment to supporting disruptive innovation.
Collaboration with French Industrial and Academic Partners
The first stage of this project will be enabled by the development of fabrication steps in pilot line mode within CEA-Leti in Grenoble. Julie Galland, Director of technological research at CEA, expressed the organization’s commitment to the national strategy for quantum sovereignty and its support for the ecosystem of startups and industrial players. The partnership with IQM is seen as a testament to the excellence and attractiveness of the region and extends its ambitions on a European scale.
IQM’s Presence in Europe and Beyond
IQM has established a strong presence in Europe, with offices in five top European quantum countries, the US, and APAC. The company has leveraged talents from 45 nationalities and has worked closely with industry players and customers in the aviation, space, and cybersecurity verticals. In 2021, IQM opened its first fabrication facility close to its headquarters in Espoo, Finland.
About IQM Quantum Computers
IQM Quantum Computers is a company that specializes in building quantum computers. The company provides on-premises quantum computers for supercomputing centres and research labs and offers full access to its hardware. For industrial customers, IQM delivers quantum advantage through a unique application-specific, co-design approach. IQM’s commercial quantum computers include Finland’s first commercial 50-qubit quantum computer with VTT, IQM-led consortium’s (Q-Exa) HPC quantum accelerator in Germany, and IQM processors will also be used in the first quantum accelerator in Spain.
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