Strategy: quantum technology is Finland's new driver of growth and builder of a sustainable future

Quantum technology promises an unprecedented leap in computing power, telecommunication security and sensor ability to measure physical quantities. According to Finland’s quantum technology strategy published on 24th April 2025, resources are necessary for the research and development of these technologies and their application and the time to invest in them is now.

Finland’s key competitive advantage is a well-functioning national ecosystem where the strong competence is based on decades of research on science and technology that support the development of quantum computing. Finland is one of the few countries capable of producing entire quantum computers. 

National quantum funding has been limited in Finland compared to the reference countries of Sweden and the Netherlands. As a small country, Finland cannot compete with state aid. Resources should be focused on activities that promote the achievement of quantum benefits as quickly as possible and the utilisation of commercial opportunities after this pre-development phase.

“Finland has the world’s leading quantum ecosystem. The new quantum strategy provides the tools and guidelines needed for this ecosystem to develop and further strengthen its position in international competition. Continuing contributions to skills, cooperation and investments are necessary to safeguard this position in the future too,” says CEO of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Antti Vasara, who chaired the working group. 

“Investing in quantum expertise is a strategic choice for Finland. Our expertise in this area is world-class and it is important to ensure that this continues in future too. Quantum technology is at the focus of international technology competition and we want Finland to remain among the key players in this field,” says Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman.

Eight proposals for measures

The working group proposes eight measures to ensure that the quantum technology sector will play an important role in Finnish business and industry in 2035. These are: 

1. creating a network-like quantum competence centre that enables the efficient organisation of education and training that supports the development of the quantum technology sector in cooperation between different actors
2. ensuring access of companies, researchers and students to world-class quantum computers based on different technologies in environments that also combine artificial intelligence and high-performance computing
3. establishing a competitive Finnish research and development environment to support the RDI activities, testing and piloting of quantum devices and components
4. introducing quantum-secure encryption methods in infrastructure essential for the critical functions in society
5. preparing a long-term quantum RDI programme to create networks of technology developers, researchers and end-users to encourage them to cooperate nationally and internationally
6. leveraging private funding to enable global growth of deep-tech companies in the quantum sector 
7. influencing EU-level and international regulation related to quantum technology, standardisation and the operating conditions of the sector in a way that supports the growth and development of the Finnish quantum ecosystem
8. organising the national coordination of cooperation between quantum sector actors and providing resources for this, monitoring of the development of the quantum community, and interest representation. 

Inquiries: 
Martti Myllylä, secretary of the working group, Ministerial Adviser, tel. +359 295 048 034
Jenny Hasu, secretary of the working group,  Manager, Relations, Microelectronics and Quantum, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, tel. +358 40 658 3510