Study Quantum!
Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.
InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute
Aalto University, University of Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland collaborate on quantum science and technology, under the umbrella of InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute.
Building a quantum-ready society
The goal at InstituteQ is to raise the readiness of Finnish society for the disruptive potential and implications quantum technologies will have for society and the economy at large.
By 2026, novel educational programs, growing quantum industry and eminent research directions are in motion.
The efforts of InstituteQ facilitate fundamental scientific findings, adoption of novel technologies and development of new commercial opportunities.
The aim is to carry, implement and mutually benefit from front line education, research, innovations, and infrastructures.
Interested in quantum studies - see our programmes!
Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.
Jukka Pekola, Acting DirectorThe development of the field is clearly hindered by shortage of experts, that's why it is important to organise national education
Top research, events and infrastructures
InstituteQ carries out and coordinates globally top-level research in fundamental quantum science and technology. InstituteQ also aims to broaden the impact of quantum technology in industry and business in Finland.
Quantum Technology Finland – The National Centre of Excellence (external link)
The national Quantum Technology Finland (QTF) Centre of Excellence brings together scientific and technological excellence and cutting-edge research infrastructures to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.
Aalto Quantum Physics seminars
Aalto Quantum Physics seminars are hosted at the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, and feature both local and international speakers on a variety of topics in quantum physics.
OtaNano
OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies
Aalto quantum news
Researchers measure energy below a zeptojoule–enough for a red blood cell to move a nanometer
A new method for measuring incredibly miniscule amounts of energy – less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule – could give quantum computing and the hunt for dark matter a boost, while paving the way for counting individual photons.
Mikko Möttönen selected as finalist for the European Inventor Award 2026
Möttönen is a finalist in the ‘Research’ category for developing an ultrasensitive cryogenic microwave sensor to diagnose interference in quantum computers.
Aalto Inventors turns one: A year of bridging research and real-world impact
Aalto Inventors marks its first anniversary, having engaged 190 researchers across six cohorts in fields including AI, quantum, and biomaterials. New cohorts are planned for the next academic year, stay tuned and join the waitlist.
Ability to harness quantum speed gains now within sight after researchers solve massive simulation problem in a heartbeat
The use of a quantum-inspired algorithm to calculate the unworkably vast potential properties of quantum materials is an early example of how quantum technology can be used to improve itself. The discovery could have future applications in dissipationless technology, for example to mitigate data centre heating.Aalto quantum events
2D Day: Experimental and Theoretical Research on 2D Quantum Materials and Related Systems
Quantum experts discuss both theoretical and experimental advances in 2D quantum materials on May 19.
Vortices, Skyrmions, Möbius Strips: From Nanooptics to Ocean Waves
Prof. Konstantin Bliokh gives a talk on recent theoretical and experimental results in subwavelength high-intensity vortices in 2D wave systems, the generation of the Bessel-type vortices, and manipulation of floating particles using topologically structured water waves.
PHYS Brown Bag Seminar: “Physics-informed Gaussian Processes for time-resolved mechanical spectroscopy of soft materials via chirp rheometry”
Join us for science and pizza in the Nanotalo lobby!
Quantum Correlated Light and Matter II
The conference brings together leading experimental and theoretical research groups studying light-induced quantum states, non-classical light generation, and correlated light-matter phases across solid-state and molecular platforms.Acting Director:
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Jukka Pekola announced as acting director of InstituteQ
Professor Pekola will lead the Institute as it starts its operations
Finnish Quantum Institute announced
InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland
Quantum literacy for all
What do computers, cell phones and GPS navigation have in common? And what about digital cameras, solar panels and fibre optics? The answer is that the functioning of these devices is based on quantum phenomena.