Insider Brief
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has selected the IQM Radiance as its first-ever purchased on-premises quantum computer, marking a milestone in its efforts to integrate quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
- The 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer, scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2025, will support hybrid quantum-classical application development and is designed to be upgradeable to larger qubit counts.
- The acquisition aligns with ORNL’s long-standing leadership in quantum-HPC integration and follows its Quantum Computing User Program’s earlier adoption of IQM’s Resonance cloud platform for advanced quantum research.
PRESS RELEASE — The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) today announced it has selected IQM Radiance as its first-ever purchased on-premises quantum computer to be integrated into high-performance computing (HPC) systems at ORNL.
IQM Radiance 20-qubit quantum computer is based on superconducting technology and aimed at accelerating hybrid quantum-classical application development. The quantum computer will be delivered by the third quarter of 2025 and is upgradeable to higher qubit counts in the future.
Acquiring an on-premises IQM Radiance supports ORNL’s mission to work towards seamless, tight integration between quantum computing hardware and HPC infrastructure. ORNL’s teams have been recognised for leading quantum-HPC integration efforts in the research community for years.
Today’s announcement follows an earlier announcement of ORNL’s Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP) leveraging the IQM Resonance cloud platform for advanced quantum research.
“ORNL has a decades-long history in high-performance computing and is today one of the leading research institutions in the US for quantum computing,” said Travis Humble, advisor to the QCUP and director of the Quantum Science Center at ORNL. “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.”
“We are excited that ORNL has selected IQM Radiance as their first-ever purchased on-premises quantum computer,” said Mikko Välimäki, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers. “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.”
Since entering the US market, IQM has been leveraging its leading global market position, state-of-the-art technology, and partnerships to drive quantum research, adoption and education.
“We are committed to supporting ORNL’s pioneering efforts to advance quantum computing across the US. 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.” says Jan Goetz, co-founder and co-CEO of IQM.
