QuNorth provides Nordic researchers and companies with stable, cost-effective access to a level‑2 quantum computer, the first of its kind in the region.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Nordic researchers and companies lack local access to level‑2 quantum computers, forcing them to rely on distant, costly, or limited quantum resources. This hampers the ability to run advanced quantum algorithms that can outperform classical computing for certain workloads.
Solution
QuNorth addresses this gap by procuring and operating Magne, a full‑stack level‑2 quantum computer located in Denmark. Magne combines Atom Computing’s neutral‑atom hardware—offering 50 logical qubits built from over 1,200 physical qubits—with Microsoft’s Azure quantum software stack, including operating system, compiler, and algorithms. By hosting the system within Innovation District Copenhagen, QuNorth provides stable, cost‑effective, on‑site access for the Nordic region. Users can submit jobs through Azure’s cloud interface, leveraging optimized software that is tailored to the neutral‑atom architecture. The initiative enables regional organizations to explore quantum advantage in fields such as materials science, optimization, and cryptography without the overhead of building their own quantum infrastructure.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Nordic academic research groups, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, and industrial companies that require high‑performance quantum computing for research and development.
Features
- 50 logical qubits (over 1,200 physical qubits) based on neutral‑atom technology, currently the highest‑performing hardware platform
- Full‑stack integration: hardware, control electronics, operating system, compiler, and quantum algorithms provided by Microsoft Azure
- On‑site deployment in Copenhagen for low‑latency access and close collaboration with local research institutions and industry partners
- Pay‑per‑use or subscription access model enabling cost‑effective scaling for academic and commercial projects
- Compatibility with Azure Quantum ecosystem, allowing users to run existing quantum workloads and access a library of pre‑optimized applications