Innovation — Overview
We serve the Finnish quantum technology ecosystem members and partners to accelerate commercialization of innovations, boost industrial adoption, and create industry-focused opportunities for talent in quantum technologies. Our business network (BusinessQ) is coordinated by InnoQ.
Organisations participating in BusinessQ
BusinessQ is a business community within InstituteQ that operates both nationally and on a European level. It is comprised of the following organisations:
Meet the leadership
Irma Ylikangas
InnoQ Operations Lead
irma.ylikangas@vtt.fi
Juho Pirinen
InnoQ Co-coordinator
juho.pirinen@aalto.fi
News & Events
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Leading Nordic quantum organizations launch the Nordic Quantum Alliance
(Oslo, Norway – June 22, 2026) — Leading Nordic quantum organizations and innovation actors from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have joined forces to launch the Nordic Quantum Alliance. The Nordic Quantum Alliance will spearhead initiatives supported by Nordic Innovation to strengthen the region’s position in the global quantum race and accelerate pathways from research…
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InstituteQ expands to now comprise 9 key Finnish quantum science and tech institutions
Nine Finnish quantum institutions signed the InstituteQ Collaboration Agreement to enhance cooperation in quantum science and technology development and education.
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Pauliina Rajala joins InstituteQ as Development Manager
Pauliina Rajala is InstituteQ’s new Development Manager, leading operations and expanding Finland’s quantum ecosystem.
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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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Year of Quantum 2025: What does this global declaration mean for Finland?
The year of 2025 marks a significant step forward for quantum technology research and development both in Finland and beyond. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 the Year of Quantum. Finnish quantum players are capitalizing on the momentum of this declaration by producing events, public education and outreach activities,…