Swinburne University and IQM Partner to Advance Quantum Ecosystem in Australia and Europe
Swinburne University of Technology and IQM Quantum Computers have partnered to advance quantum science and technology across Australia, Europe, and the…
Australia's Swinburne University of Technology and Finnish hardware manufacturer IQM Quantum Computers have entered into an international partnership to advance quantum science, technology innovation, and workforce development across Australia, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific regions.
The agreement bridges Swinburne's theoretical and experimental quantum research with IQM's commercial experience in building and deploying full-stack superconducting quantum systems. The partnership was finalized following an Australian university delegation visit to the Finnish Quantum Days event in Jyväskylä and IQM's fabrication and assembly facility in Espoo, Finland.
[ Core Objectives of Swinburne & IQM Partnership ] | |
Strategic Focus Area | Operational Scope & Deliverables |
• Workforce & Education | • Joint training programs, student internships, and workshops giving Australian researchers access to IQM's quantum hardware platforms. |
• Technology Translation | • Co-development of quantum computing applications, algorithm engineering, and experimental hardware testing. |
• International Exchange | • Researcher, staff, and student exchange pipelines connecting Australian and European quantum innovation hubs. |
Review the full announcement on the Swinburne University Newsroom here.
October 12, 2026
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