Denmark is set to become a global leader in quantum computing with the launch of Magne, the world’s first commercial quantum computer based on logical qubits, expected to be operational next year. The project, spearheaded by the newly established company QuNorth, has received a substantial DKK 600 million investment from the Danish Export and Investment Fund (Eifo) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The unveiling of Magne has garnered significant attention, with Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov, hailing it as a “quantum leap” for Denmark. He emphasized the project’s potential to significantly accelerate the business community’s ability to develop innovative solutions for pressing global challenges.

Magne will offer its advanced computing capabilities on commercial terms to researchers and companies. This access to cutting-edge technology is expected to empower them to develop novel products and perform intricate calculations. Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industry, believes that Magne will provide Denmark with a vital competitive edge in addressing the world’s most complex problems. This includes the discovery of groundbreaking materials, the optimization of intricate logistical systems, the creation of state-of-the-art defense technologies, and the identification of new molecules and materials for applications such as medicine.

This initiative follows the recent launch of Gefion, another supercomputer resulting from a collaboration between the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Eifo. Gefion utilizes specialized hardware and software from Nvidia, incorporating artificial intelligence. Pilot projects are already underway with researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), among others.