Cutting.
Edge.
Quantum.
Quantum technology backed by over 60 years of research.
Helsinki offers companies the opportunity to grow their business and revolutionise industries from energy to healthcare. Low hierarchy, efficient digital services, and English-speaking talent, make expanding into Helsinki your next best decision.
Why Helsinki for quantum technology?
Global leader in quantum research
With decades of innovation and top-tier R&D investments, Finland is a global leader in digitalisation and quantum technology. In Helsinki, world-class institutions like Aalto University and VTT drive breakthroughs, supported by cutting-edge facilities like OtaNano.
Big investments. Bigger opportunities
Finland is making waves in the quantum world with strategic investments like the €20.7 million development of a 50-qubit quantum computer by 2024. The Finnish Quantum Flagship, a bold eight-year initiative, has already secured €13 million in funding, driving national and international collaboration in quantum technology.
Highly skilled workforce at the core
Helsinki is home to one of Europe’s most advanced quantum talent pools, with over 1,000 experts in the field. Finnish quantum companies boast twice as many employees as Denmark and 20 times more than Sweden, ensuring access to world-class expertise. Finland’s quantum community thrives on expertise. With over 234,000 ICT professionals in a nation of just 5.5 million, Finland punches above its weight in talent. This tightly connected workforce is part of an integrated European network, making Helsinki a magnet for top quantum minds.
Advanced infrastructure powering innovation
Helsinki offers world-class facilities for quantum R&D. Finland is home to one of the most powerful hybrid HPC + nQC resources globally, the largest cleanroom facilities in the Nordics, and a world-leading laboratory for low-temperature physics. Supported by a comprehensive quantum supply chain, Helsinki excels in R&D, production, and services—from cryogenic systems to complete quantum computers.
Streamlined bureaucracy for smoother operations
Helsinki’s flat hierarchical structures and efficient processes remove administrative barriers, freeing companies to focus on what matters—innovation. This business-friendly approach ensures smoother research projects and operations, making it easier to thrive in the quantum sector.
Fluent in English, open to collaboration
Helsinki’s high English proficiency ensures seamless communication for international companies and researchers. The city’s commitment to collaboration across public and private sectors creates a welcoming environment for innovation and growth.
Globally connected, strategically located
Helsinki’s prime location in Northern Europe connects businesses to the world. With direct flights to major global hubs and top-tier logistics infrastructure, the city is a gateway to international markets. As an EU and NATO member, Finland fosters strong international cooperation, enhancing opportunities for quantum innovation.
Free soft-landing services
With unmatched government support, a thriving talent pool, and a global reputation for innovation, Helsinki offers businesses the perfect environment to grow and thrive in quantum technology. Discover why so many pioneers call Helsinki home.
What Helsinki does best in quantum technology
Quantum hardware
Helsinki is shaping the future of quantum hardware with leaders like IQM, VTT, and Aalto University’s OtaNano facility driving breakthroughs. With a seamless blend of R&D, manufacturing, and cryogenic engineering, Helsinki transforms cutting-edge ideas into quantum realities. This is where the future of quantum hardware is built.
Algorithms and software
Helsinki’s tech ecosystem is at the forefront of quantum software development. Researchers and companies are creating advanced algorithms that push the boundaries of quantum computing, with practical solutions for industries like healthcare, logistics, and finance. From fundamental research at Aalto and Helsinki University to industry applications developed by leading startups.
Research and education
Helsinki’s world-class institutions, including Aalto University, VTT, and the Helsinki Institute of Physics, are global leaders in quantum research and education. With a focus on collaboration and cutting-edge infrastructure, Helsinki is building the talent and knowledge needed to lead the quantum revolution.
Cryogenic technologies
Helsinki is a global hub for cryogenic technology, essential for enabling quantum computing. Industry leader Bluefors designs and manufactures world-class cryogenic systems, providing the ultra-cold environments quantum hardware needs to thrive.
Microelectronics and semiconductors
Helsinki leads in microelectronics and semiconductors, powering scalable quantum technologies. Aalto University’s Department of Microtechnology specialises in microfabrication and integrated circuit design, while VTT advances semiconductor materials and devices for quantum use. Companies like IQM and Bluefors integrate these technologies directly into their quantum hardware, ensuring seamless performance. In Helsinki, cutting-edge microelectronics drive quantum innovation forward.
Synergy between technologies
Helsinki’s researchers and companies are uniting cryogenic technology with microelectronics and semiconductors to push quantum innovation further. This collaboration focuses on creating efficient, compact cryogenic systems tailored for quantum computers and developing specialised components designed for ultra-low temperatures.
Quantum success stories from Helsinki
Bluefors: Pioneering ultra-low temperature solutions for quantum
Bluefors is a global leader in ultra-low temperature cooling systems, providing essential cryogenic solutions for quantum computers. Their dry dilution refrigerators are vital for enabling quantum research and development. With over 600 employees and €160 million in revenue, Bluefors has delivered more than 1,100 dilution refrigerators since 2008, cementing their place at the heart of the quantum revolution.
QuantrolOX: Perfecting quantum control
QuantrolOX is shaping the future of quantum computing by developing hardware and software tools that optimise quantum control. Their solutions are designed to ensure millions of physical qubits remain perfectly tuned—a critical step toward realising practical quantum computers.
SemiQon: Making quantum computing scalable and sustainable
SemiQon is revolutionising quantum hardware with silicon-based quantum processors. Their approach aims to make quantum computers more affordable, scalable, and sustainable, paving the way for a future where quantum technology is accessible to all.
Hei quantum tech Innovators, welcome to Helsinki
Are you looking to expand your business? can help you identify the right opportunities when starting a business in Finland—whether opening a subsidiary, piloting new products or services, establishing an R&D hub, and more. We can introduce you to key people in the city, from government officials to private companies and research institutions. We’ll also help you access tax incentives, understand corporate tax rates, get access to data sharing and funding opportunities, and offer practical advice on expanding into Europe.
Grow
Your team in Helsinki
Resources for quantum companies
Expand your business to Finland
From opening doors to industry leaders to navigating essential logistics like opening a bank account, we’re here to ensure you hit the ground running. We provide hands-on consultancy and soft-landing services to help you scale your business in Finland—at no cost to you.