Oak Ridge National Laboratory selects IQM Radiance for on-premises quantum computer integration

IQM Radiance, a 20-qubit quantum computer, will be integrated into Oak Ridge National Laboratory's HPC systems by the third quarter of 2025. The system is upgradeable to higher qubit counts and will support hybrid quantum-classical application development. This on-premises installation will allow researchers hands-on access to cutting-edge quantum computing technology and explore how quantum computers will be integrated with HPC systems to tackle early quantum advantage.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced its selection of IQM Radiance, a 20-qubit quantum computer, to be integrated into its high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The system is set to be delivered by the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the integration of quantum computing with classical infrastructure.

IQM Radiance, based on superconducting technology, is designed to accelerate hybrid quantum-classical application development. The quantum computer is upgradeable to higher qubit counts in the future, reflecting the ongoing advancements in quantum computing technology. This on-premises installation will provide ORNL's researchers with hands-on access to cutting-edge quantum computing technology, enabling them to explore the integration of quantum computers with HPC systems to achieve early quantum advantage.

The integration of IQM Radiance supports ORNL's mission to work towards seamless, tight integration between quantum computing hardware and HPC infrastructure. ORNL's teams have been recognized for leading quantum-HPC integration efforts in the research community for years. This latest announcement follows an earlier announcement of ORNL's Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP) leveraging the IQM Resonance cloud platform for advanced quantum research.

Travis Humble, advisor to the QCUP and director of the Quantum Science Center at ORNL, stated, "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."

Mikko Välimäki, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers, expressed excitement about ORNL's selection of IQM Radiance. "This further proves that quantum computers are already today highly useful and in demand. Important research can be done to integrate quantum computers with classical hardware and develop the platform for quantum advantage."

IQM's commitment to supporting ORNL's pioneering efforts to advance quantum computing across the US is evident. Jan Goetz, co-founder and co-CEO of IQM, noted, "Our shared vision to accelerate the integration of quantum and HPC infrastructure has made this journey incredibly rewarding, and we are just getting started. Our long-term goal is to collaborate closely with ORNL’s researchers in quantum application areas like fluid dynamics, particle physics and electronic structure simulations."

IQM Quantum Computers is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, providing both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers. With over 300 employees and a global presence in multiple countries, IQM continues to drive quantum research, adoption, and education.

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250819262096/en/IQM-to-Integrate-Quantum-Computer-Into-Oak-Ridge-National-Laboratorys-HPC-Systems
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iqm-integrate-quantum-computer-oak-144200430.html