Finnish Quantum Flagship

Quantum materials display quantum phenomena at the macroscopic scale, bringing them to the scales required for quantum devices.

Program sub themes:

• Quantum-geometry-boosted superconducting quantum materials
• Scalable topological qubits based on fractional quantum materials
• Spinorbitronic protected transport in van der Waals quantum materials
• Controllable hybrid quantum materials by engineered out-of-equilibrium driving
• Machine-learning enabled design of quantum materials

Principal Investigators

In this program, the goal is to harness inherently quantum effects to create novel devices with functionalities that are otherwise unattainable in a standard classical framework.

Program sub themes:

• Superconducting qubits and control for scalable processors
• Hybrid quantum devices: optomechanical, optoelectrical, and spin–mechanical interfaces
• Parametric devices—amplification, squeezing, and continuous-variable entanglement
• NIS, TES, ferro/super, and graphene bolometers
• Quantum thermodynamics and quasiparticle physics

Principal Investigators

Progress in quantum error correction and in hybrid classical–quantum architectures is steadily expanding the frontier of near-term capability. This program addresses this evolving landscape through tightly integrated research spanning theory, algorithm design, and application-driven development.

Program sub themes:

• Scalable algorithms for near-term quantum computers
• Algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers
• Use cases and applications
• Quantum information theory and applications to fault tolerance, quantum sensing and metrology

Principal Investigators

The key objective of the program is to facilitate impact generation and evolution of the field. The rapid pace of development in the quantum technologies field necessitates the reservation of resources to tackle emerging topics that cross the Programs 1-3 of the flagship.

During the first term of FQF, Program 4 hosted targeted calls towards Lighthouse and smaller-scale Exploratory projects. During the second term, Program 4 will expand on this funding mechanism by merging Anchor projects with the Exploratory project concept, now with a progressive funding scheme based on synergy and the possibility to incorporate external PIs. Lighthouse projects will be even more strongly targeted to fund ideas that contribute to new technologies emerging from our ongoing work that require resources and cross-program collaboration to reach maturity.

Principal Investigators

The Finnish quantum ecosystem consists of universities, RTOs, companies, governmental funding agencies and regulators, and private investors (VCs). The ecosystem also affects the public and society. The goal of the Quantum Ecosystem Development program is to intensify inter-sectoral knowledge transfer to strengthen the ecosystem and speed up innovation.

Program sub themes:

• Ecosystem growth and accelerating innovation
• Societal impact
• Training and Outreach

Principal Investigators

Business Development

Government Relations