Hosted within InstituteQ, the Finnish Quantum Flagship is an 8-year project jointly funded by its various host organisations and the Research Council of Finland.
Among the numerous goals of the flagship are sponsoring collaboration across Finnish research institutions, universities, and industries; recruiting, training and retaining top-talent in quantum technologies; and initiating new research and business endeavours.
Broader collaboration between the Nordic states, Europe, the United States, and beyond are also underway, and are based on public declarations.
But first and foremost, the flagship’s mission is to codify Finland’s role as a global quantum technology powerhouse for years to come.
Interested in learning more about FQF? Read a brief programme overview at the link below:
FQF
Partners
Aalto University (coordinator)
Superconducting technologies; quantum materials; integrated quantum photonics; sensing applications; quantum computers; algorithms and software; quantum communications engineering; quantum foundations; market emergence
Tampere University
Novel quantum materials and metamaterials; quantum emitters and lasers; quantum photonics; theory of quantum many-body systems
University of Oulu
Quantum simulation; cybersecurity; molecular qudits; NV-centers
CSC – IT Center for Science
Hybrid high-performance computing and quantum computing infrastructure (HPC+QC); deployment of QKD in Finland
University of Helsinki
Quantum algorithms and software; quantum simulations and NISQ; quantum information and foundations; quantum education research; quantum philosophy
University of Jyväskylä
Superconducting circuits; quantum materials; radiation sensors; quantum algorithms and software; precision measurements; quantum photonics
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Microsystems design and fabrication; quantum components and architectures; system integration; quantum computers; quantum standards and atomic clocks; deployment of QKD in Finland
P1: Quantum Materials (QMA)
Jose Lado (program lead)
Aalto
Christian Flindt
Aalto
Peter Liljeroth
Aalto
Pertti Hakonen
Aalto
Päivi Törmä
Aalto
Sebastiaan van Dijken
Aalto
Shawulienu Kezilebieke
JYU
Teemu Ojanen (deputy lead)
TAU
Tero Heikkilä
JYU
Zhipei Sun
Aalto
P2: Quantum Devices (QDE)
Sorin Paraoanu (program lead)
Aalto
Antti Kemppinen
VTT
Ilari Maasilta
JYU
Juha Muhonen (deputy lead)
JYU
Jukka Pekola
Aalto
Laure Mercier de Lepinay
Aalto
Mika Sillanpää
Aalto
Mikko Möttönen
Aalto
Paolo Muratore-Ginanneschi
UH
Jorden Senior
VTT
Anton Zasedatelev
Aalto
P3: Quantum Algorithms, Software & Information (QAL)
Zoltan Zimboras (program lead)
UH
Alexandru Paler
Aalto
Esko Keski-Vakkuri (deputy lead)
UH
Jukka K. Nurminen
UH
Lauri Oksanen
UH
Matti Lassas
UH
Matti Silveri
UO
Robert van Leeuwen
JYU
Susi Lehtola
UH
Francesco Cosco
VTT
Sabrina Maniscalco
UH
P4: Quantum Future (QFU)
Peter Liljeroth (program lead)
Aalto
Jose Lado
Aalto
Sorin Paraoanu
Aalto
Zoltan Zimboras
UH
Pekka Pursula
VTT
P5: Quantum Ecosystem (QEC)
Pekka Pursula (program lead)
VTT
Juho Pirinen (Business development manager)
Aalto
Micah Gland (Business development manager)
UH
Matti Palomäki (Business development manager)
VTT
Nina Granqvist
Aalto
Joel Mero
JYU
Paavo Pylkkänen
UH
Tiina Apilo
VTT
Ismo Koponen
UH
Mikael Johansson (deputy lead)
CSC
Teiko Heinosaari
JYU
Meet the management
See below the organisational management of the Finnish Quantum Flagship, comprising a director, a vice director, a project manager, and local coordinating PIs. For project inquiries, contact FQF Project Manager Mahdi Moghaddam at mahdi.moghaddam@aalto.fi
Peter Liljeroth
FQF Director
Aalto University
Pekka Pursula
FQF Vice Director
VTT
Mahdi Moghaddam
FQF Project Manager
Aalto University
Antti Kemppinen
VTT
Tero Heikkilä
University of Jyväskylä
Zoltán Zimborás
University of Helsinki
Mikael Johansson
CSC
Teemu Ojanen
Tampere University
Matti Silveri
University of Oulu
News & Events
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Quantum Software Day 2026
The Quantum Software Day 2026 is an event connecting industry, researchers, students, and others curious of quantum computing to discuss emerging topics in quantum computing software and its applications. The day consists of talks, a poster session, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Lunch will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring posters for the poster session…
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FQF awards 3 projects in first lighthouse & exploratory funding call round
The Finnish Quantum Flagship Lighthouse and Exploratory Projects reviewing panel has selected three projects as part of its first funding call. The call was open from November 2024 – January 2025, and a total of five submissions were reviewed by the review panel. The panel included members from all FQF host organizations. You can review…
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3-Minute Thesis Winners from Finnish Quantum Days 2025
The 2025 3-Minute Thesis Competition winners were announced, showcasing impressive presentations on quantum research from multiple finalists.
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InstituteQ plays central role in Finland’s national quantum strategy
New roadmap sets vision for Finland’s role as a global leader in quantum research and technology The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment published on April 24 its Quantum Technology Strategy. The strategy represents the culmination of nearly a year of stakeholder engagement and feedback sessions, from which the strategy’s working groups have made…
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Finland’s quantum technology industry projected to grow by nearly 3,000 new jobs by 2035
A report forecasts significant growth in Finland’s quantum workforce by 2035, emphasizing the need for expanded training and education initiatives.
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QDOC kick-off: March 11-12
InstituteQ is pleased to welcome all Quantum Doctoral Program Pilot (QDOC) students, PIs and anyone working in quantum science and technology to QDOC’s official kickoff event. The purpose of this two-day event is to bring together attendees into one location to share research topics, exchange ideas during networking and poster sessions, and hear from quantum…