IQM will deliver a 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) by the third quarter of 2025. The IQM Radiance system will be the lab’s first purchased on-premises quantum computer and will be integrated with its high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure to advance hybrid quantum-classical application development. The system is designed for scalability and can be upgraded to higher qubit counts in the future.
ORNL has long been recognized for pioneering HPC and quantum research, including its Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP), which already leverages IQM’s Resonance cloud platform. With the Radiance deployment, researchers at Oak Ridge will gain direct access to quantum hardware tightly coupled with classical HPC systems. This integration will accelerate research in areas such as fluid dynamics, particle physics, and electronic structure simulations.
IQM, headquartered in Finland with a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., has positioned itself as a leading provider of full-stack superconducting quantum computers. The company serves major HPC centers, research labs, and enterprises seeking both on-premises and cloud-based access to quantum hardware.
- ORNL will receive its first on-premises quantum computer, IQM Radiance, in Q3 2025
- The 20-qubit superconducting system is upgradeable to larger qubit counts
- Integration with HPC will advance hybrid quantum-classical research
- Builds on ORNL’s QCUP program already using IQM’s Resonance cloud platform
- Research targets include fluid dynamics, particle physics, and electronic structure simulations
“IQM’s on-premises installation will allow our researchers hands-on access to cutting-edge quantum computing technology as we explore how quantum computers will be integrated with HPC systems to tackle early quantum advantage,” said Travis Humble, director of the Quantum Science Center at ORNL.
🌐 Analysis: ORNL’s selection of IQM marks a significant milestone in U.S. quantum-HPC integration efforts, underscoring the shift toward practical hybrid computing. While U.S. labs have often relied on cloud access to quantum hardware from IBM, Rigetti, and IonQ, this on-premises acquisition highlights a growing trend of coupling quantum resources directly with supercomputing centers. For IQM, this deployment strengthens its U.S. presence against established competitors and positions it as a credible player in government-backed quantum infrastructure projects.
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