Finland And Australia to Join Forces on Quantum Technologies
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Insider Brief VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and CSIRO are exploring collaboration through VTT’s Quantum Leap project to accelerate the practical implementation and real-world adoption of quantum technologies.
The Quantum Leap project focuses on quantum software, error correction and mitigation, and hardware components to improve the energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability of quantum computing systems. The initiative includes global partnerships with universities and companies, research exchanges, and access to VTT’s superconducting quantum systems roadmap, alongside CSIRO’s expertise in translating quantum research into industrial and cross-sector applications. PRESS RELEASES — A delegation from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is at the Quantum Australia Conference to discuss potential areas of collaboration with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, under VTT’s new ‘Quantum Leap’ project.
The Quantum Leap project will focus on the practical implementation of quantum computing, including quantum software, error correction and mitigation, and components to make quantum computers more energy efficient, reliable and scalable. Dr Anu Kärkkäinen, Research Manager at VTT, said that an essential part of the Quantum Leap Project is about building strong networks with global quantum communities. “Quantum technologies are anticipated to provide unprecedented advances in computing, sensing and communications, with the potential to transform business and society globally. By joining forces with CSIRO, VTT aims to accelerate the development and real-world impact of quantum solutions. Collaboration is key to finding new opportunities,” she said. CSIRO’s Dr Anthony Chesman said they were looking forward to continuing discussions with VTT and other Finnish partners through the Quantum Leap Project. “Through collaborative opportunities, CSIRO seeks to accelerate implementation and adoption and deliver practical quantum advantage outside the lab,” he said. “Working with partners who have complementary infrastructure and expertise helps us learn faster and reduce duplication, which is critical in a fast-moving field like quantum. “A partnership with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland would provide a practical way to connect people across our ecosystems,” Dr Chesman said. In addition to the discussions in Australia, VTT has also brought several Finnish organisations into the project including Tampere and Jyväskylä Universities and quantum companies: IQM, SemiQon, Neste, Vexlum and Quanscient. VTT’s Quantum Leap project will include research exchanges, joint workshops, white papers, industry-focused dissemination events and scientific publications. These activities are intended to support knowledge transfer, ecosystem development and the identification of new industrial use cases. VTT’s quantum work VTT provides the project with its manufacturing facilities and processes for quantum components as well as its 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer developed in collaboration by IQM and VTT. The collaboration is ongoing to develop a 150-qubit computer in 2026 and to 300 in 2027. VTT has a key role in the Greater Helsinki ecosystem which was recently evaluated by ECIPE as the best quantum ecosystem in EU and second best in the world. Australia’s national science agency – CSIRO’s quantum work CSIRO brings a strong research translation focus and cross-sector reach, supporting the shift of quantum technologies from lab to real-world impact. It has a long history in quantum sensing, superconducting technologies, and quantum engineering and fabrication. CSIRO teams work across multiple technology readiness levels in areas including quantum sensing, communications and computing, and quantum-enabled applications in biotechnology and energy.
Matt Swayne LinkedIn With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. matt@thequantuminsider.com Share this article: