The investment marks a major step in the company’s long-term plan to scale manufacturing capacity and accelerate the development of error-corrected quantum computing systems.

Announced today in Espoo, the programme will significantly increase IQM’s ability to fabricate and assemble advanced quantum processing units (QPUs), as well as full-stack quantum computers.

The new 8,000-square-metre facility will almost double the existing cleanroom area and expand the company’s quantum data centre infrastructure. Once complete, the site will be able to produce more than 30 quantum computers per year, one of the largest integrated quantum manufacturing lines in Europe.

The expansion follows IQM’s recent Series B fundraise of more than US$300 million and forms part of a wider roadmap to deliver fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030.

IQM says the additional cleanroom equipment and upgraded fabrication capabilities will be essential to scaling the performance, stability and quality of next-generation superconducting quantum chips. In the longer term, the company has set an ambitious target of producing one million quantum computers by 2033.

“This will be one of the world’s most advanced production facility for quantum computers combining assembly lines and chip production,” said Pasi Kivinen, VP of operations at IQM Quantum Computers.

“This approach will enable us to scale up in critical areas which are essential to deliver quality, quantity, and stable, advanced solutions to the market.”

“The expansion is an important step to deliver next-generation quantum computers to serve our customers and also make a remarkable impact.”

As well as boosting output, the new facility supports Finland and Europe’s growing focus on strengthening the quantum supply chain.

IQM says the investment aligns with key EU priorities around developing sovereign capabilities in areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, high-precision fabrication and quantum R&D.

By retaining production and quality control in Europe, the company aims to reinforce the region’s competitiveness against global rivals in the quantum sector.

“By enhancing our fabrication capabilities to produce large-scale quantum chips for error-correction technology, we will not only better serve our customers but also reinforce our leadership in superconducting quantum computing,” said Jan Goetz, co-CEO and co-founder of IQM.

Environmental sustainability is another pillar of the expansion. IQM will install abatement systems to reduce direct emissions from its fabrication processes and shift to 100% renewable district heating, supporting its goal to operate a carbon-neutral facility.

Construction is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026, creating what IQM describes as one of the most advanced integrated quantum production lines globally, combining chip fabrication, system assembly and testing under one roof to accelerate the arrival of scalable, error-corrected quantum computing.

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