Scale-up wants to de-bottleneck quantum puzzles in R&D
Here’s a puzzle: Why do companies like L’Oréal, Pfizer, BASF and DuPont spend millions discovering new molecules with interesting properties?... Read More
Explore quantum opportunities in IDC
Explore quantum opportunities
Innovation District Copenhagen is home to a world-leading quantum technology eco-system. From the historically strong research hotspot Niels Bohr Institute to start-up communities specifically designed to scout, incubate and accelerate start-ups and spin-outs based on cutting edge research in quantum science. Per capita Denmark educates more quantum relevant graduates than any other country and University of Copenhagen is 7th in the world in publishing scientific papers on quantum related subjects.
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US quantum computer company chooses Copenhagen for global HQ
The world’s most powerful quantum computer is about to start construction in Innovation District Copenhagen. It is a so-called level... Read More
Emulating quantum computer operations with AI shows way forward
Quantum computers are not quite here yet, but some scientists just can’t wait. Researchers at Innovation District Copenhagen-partner University of... Read More
Danish/Japanese start-up will help you speak Quantum
Quantum computers could be available for your industry sooner than you thought possible. The Japanese start-up QunaSys is already busy... Read More
Boosting quantum business in the house that Bohr built
ECOSYSTEM NEWS: Quantum technology may still sound like science fiction, but it is very much science fact. In a house... Read More
Denmark launches the world’s largest quantum technology fund in Innovation District Copenhagen
The world’s largest quantum technology fund was launched today 2nd October 2025 at an event hosted by our partner University... Read More
Wafer factory to boost quantum tech in innovation district
For the first time, Denmark is establishing production of microchip wafers at the leading standard. This makes Denmark a global... Read More
Research Training Programme to Develop Future Quantum Specialists
With support from Villum Foundation, the Innovation Districty Copenhagen-partner University of Copenhagen is now launching a new research training programme.... Read More
New express-deal to pave way for more quantum-start-ups from University of Copenhagen
Quantum research is maturing to the point where inventions are now leaving university labs to enter the world of business.... Read More
Innovation District Copenhagen-partner launches quantum partnership with global top university MIT
Quantum computers could change the world but making advanced versions of them requires scientific breakthroughs. Now, American university Massachusetts Institute... Read More
Cool start-up will break down barriers for quantum tech innovators
It takes a lot of money to start inventing quantum technology. Even the most basic equipment will set you back... Read More
Walking distance to partners is crucial for quantum start-up in Innovation District Copenhagen
Lunchtime is important to the quantum hardware start-up Sparrow Quantum. The company headquarters are just across the street from scientific... Read More
International centre for medical quantum sensing to locate in Copenhagen Science City
Quantum sensing could improve diagnosis and prevention of many diseases. Now, The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of... Read More
Danish quantum technology development gets massive boost in Copenhagen Science City
Possibly the largest open quantum computer in Europe opens when Copenhagen Science City-partner University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute, establishes... Read More
Quantum investors set up shop in innovation district
Quantum Exponential Group, a United Kingdom-based company focused on investing in quantum technology, announced in October 2023 that they will... Read More
Copenhagen Science City partner bets 10 million DKK on new quantum companies
University of Copenhagen pledges new venture financing to support quantum technology companies based on university research. This, along with better... Read More
Quantum training lab to be established in Copenhagen Science City
Computers, measurements systems, encryption and much more will be based on quantum science in the near future. In order to... Read More
DENMARK TO SPEND 1 BILLION DKK ON QUANTUM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
The Danish government has launched a new strategy for quantum research and innovation. The strategy seeks to maintain a long-term... Read More
Local quantum start-up lands record seed funding
Copenhagen Science City-located start-up Sparrow Quantum Aps. announced the largest investment to date in a Danish quantum technology company on... Read More
Danish Government initiatives
Danish Government Quantum Strategy part 1 pledges 134 mio Euro for quantum research between 2023 and 2027.
Danish Government Quantum Strategy part 2 introduces support to commercialisation of quantum research.
Quantum initiatives located in IDC
- Quantum Denmark
- NATO DIANA Quantum Centre.
- University of Copenhagen’s Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme.
- The Quantum Foundry.
- A.P. Møller Foundation “Center for Educational Quantum Advantage”.
- BII Quantum Lab
- University of Copenhagen MSc programme in Quantum Science.
- University of Copenhagen PHD-Programme in Quantum Science
Check out the IDC Quantum map