The superconducting quantum technology firm IQM Quantum Computers has unveiled its Halocene product line, signaling a major leap forward in error-corrected quantum computing designed to meet both research and industrial demands. The new Halocene systems, featuring open and modular on-premises architectures, are engineered to accelerate quantum error correction, bridging the gap between today’s NISQ (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum) devices and fully fault-tolerant quantum machines.
The first Halocene release is a 150-qubit quantum computer equipped with IQM Crystal quantum processing units delivering 99.7% two-qubit gate fidelity. The system supports up to five logical qubits, advanced error correction functionality, and modular decoder architecture, alongside an open error correction stack and NVIDIA NVQLink integration. By enabling both NISQ algorithm execution and cutting-edge error correction research, Halocene allows organizations to explore new applications in optimization, cryptography, materials science, and high-performance computing.
“Halocene represents the culmination of our close collaboration with partners and customers, creating a platform that transforms research into commercial impact,” said Jan Goetz, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers. “We are delivering unprecedented system-level control to drive industrial innovation and economic growth through quantum technologies.”
IQM plans to make the 150-qubit Halocene commercially available by the end of 2026, with future releases targeting over 1,000 qubits. The product roadmap aligns with the company’s long-term strategy to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030, including the deployment of large-scale error-correction demonstrators. Halocene builds on the IQM Radiance line, extending from NISQ computation to fully error-corrected logical qubits, giving users the ability to develop proprietary quantum applications with practical industrial relevance.
Mikko Välimäki, Co-CEO of IQM, added, “Global demand is surging for robust, error-corrected quantum systems capable of powering entire quantum ecosystems. Halocene will be deployed worldwide starting in late 2026, enabling research institutions and enterprises to harness next-generation quantum capabilities today.”
IQM’s collaborative approach with customers differentiates it from competitors, fostering a global ecosystem that accelerates adoption of superconducting quantum computing. By combining high-fidelity qubits, modular architectures, and advanced error correction, Halocene positions IQM at the forefront of the quantum industry, advancing both scientific research and scalable commercial applications.
