IQM and Zurich Instruments demonstrate quantum error correction with NVIDIA's NVQLink, integrating quantum processors into AI infrastructure.

IQM Quantum Computers and Zurich Instruments today announced a joint project to build and operate a real-time quantum error correction (QEC) demonstrator, enabled by the NVIDIA NVQLink platform, marking a significant milestone toward scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing designed for enterprise and datacenter deployment. As enterprises and public institutions worldwide move from quantum exploration to long-term deployment, the challenge has evolved beyond simply accessing quantum hardware, with focus now on reliably operating quantum computers, seamlessly integrating them into existing compute infrastructure, and scaling them toward fault tolerance.

The companies are building a demonstrator that combines IQM's 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer, Zurich Instruments' new ZQCS Quantum Control System, and GPU-accelerated classical computing enabled by NVQLink. This integrated system supports closed-loop, low-latency decoding and feedback, capabilities required for operating logical qubits at scale and achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing. By aligning quantum hardware, control electronics, and classical acceleration within a single operational architecture, the project establishes a practical foundation for future NVQLink-based products and defines a clear path toward scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computers designed for deployment in modern datacenter environments.

"Quantum computing will only matter at scale when it is widely distributed and routinely used. IQM is building the infrastructure model for that world," said Jan Goetz, CEO of IQM Quantum Computers. "Working with Zurich Instruments and NVIDIA, we're addressing some of the most practical and immediate challenges in quantum computing. The new demonstrator is more than an advance in error correction, it's about building momentum toward a future where fault-tolerant quantum systems are accessible and impactful for organizations everywhere." Andrea Orzati, CEO of Zurich Instruments, stated: "We designed the ZQCS precisely for this moment: to run quantum systems reliably, integrated in the supercomputing infrastructure. By working with IQM and NVIDIA NVQLink, we're demonstrating the operation of logical qubits with real-time interfacing to classical computing merging individual building blocks into an operational platform for QEC." Tim Costa, Vice President and General Manager for Quantum, NVIDIA, added: "Quantum processors and supercomputing are converging and together are expanding the scope of problems we can approach with computing. The connectivity needed between quantum processors and accelerated computing is demanding, but IQM and Zurich Instruments' work with the NVIDIA NVQLink platform demonstrates that such low latency, high throughput integrations are now possible."

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 systems. With over 300 employees and headquarters in Finland, IQM has a global presence in countries including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the UK and the United States, serving leading high-performance computing centers, research laboratories, universities, and enterprises that require full access to quantum hardware and software. Zurich Instruments is a Swiss company providing advanced hardware, software and services for quantum computing control systems, lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators. With seven offices worldwide, numerous research partnerships, and thousands of publications referring to Zurich Instruments, the company has been part of Rohde Schwarz since 2021 and continues its scale-up ambitions to advance science and accelerate the second quantum revolution.