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Microsoft opens state-of-the-art Quantum Lab in Lyngby, Denmark, accelerating progress toward scalable quantum computing

The expanded Lyngby facility is Microsoft’s largest quantum site and a firm investment in the long-term commitment to partner with Europe on realizing the benefits from quantum. The investment accelerates development of scalable quantum computing and takes the total Microsoft quantum investment in Denmark to more than DKK 1 billion.

Microsoft today announced the expansion of its Quantum facility in Lyngby, Denmark, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to develop general‑purpose, fault‑tolerant quantum computing technology. Building on two decades of investments by Microsoft in Denmark, the new state-of-the-art facility – Microsoft’s second lab in Denmark and largest quantum site globally – will advance the development of quantum technology, including the development of topological qubits that form the heart of Microsoft’s “Majorana 1” chip.

Microsoft’s total quantum investments in Denmark have now surpassed DKK 1 billion. The Lyngby team comprises physicists, material scientists, micro- and nanofabrication experts, and software engineers representing over 20 different nationalities and many of whom hold a PhD in a relevant field. This highly international team collaborates across continents, reinforcing Denmark’s position as a European and global quantum hub.

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Inside the cleanroom

Jason Zander, Executive Vice President, Microsoft:

“Building a fault tolerant quantum computer requires scientific breakthroughs and engineering at scale. Denmark’s worldclass ecosystem leading institutions and industry partners – plays an important role to Microsoft’s quantum program. With this expansion of the Lyngby lab, we are converting deep physics into manufacturable technology, while reinforcing our commitment to Denmark and to Europe, advancing transatlantic collaboration.”

Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processing unit powered by a topological core, designed to scale to millions of qubits on a single chip. This breakthrough reflects Microsoft’s unique approach to quantum computing by combining deep physics with engineering at scale to accelerate progress from decades to years. The Majorana 1 was partly developed in Microsoft’s Denmark lab and with the expansion, it will now be possible to fabricate the full “heart” of the Majorana chips in Denmark.

Lauri Sainiemi, Vice President, Microsoft, and Leader of the Lyngby Quantum Lab:

“This new facility gives our teams the cleanroom capacity, instrumentation, and process control needed to iterate faster and at higher yield on topological qubits – a promising route to error-resilience and scalable architectures. This reinforces our confidence in achieving true quantum scale. Denmark offers a rare combination of talent, infrastructure, and partnership culture, and we’re excited to deepen our investment in the local ecosystem and skills pipeline.”

Europe’s Quantum Ambition

Europe is accelerating its quantum ambitions to safeguard competitiveness and digital sovereignty. The European Commission’s Quantum Europe Strategy sets out a course for global leadership by 2030, focusing on breakthroughs in materials science, chip design, and quantum software, and collaboration with trusted international partners. Microsoft aims to support this vision – investing in European talent, partnering with leading institutions, and helping discoveries scale from lab to market.

Microsoft’s expanded Lyngby lab is among the world´s first AI enabled hardware labs, creating new opportunities for innovation, skills development and attracting highly skilled talents across Denmark and the Nordics.

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Researchers working in the cleanroom

Denmark’s role in Microsoft’s quantum roadmap

Microsoft has worked closely with Danish universities like the Niels Bohr Institute and DTU for years to advance materials and device engineering for topological qubits – technology that helps protect quantum information and reduce errors. In 2018, the first lab opened in Lyngby to complement university partnerships and create an end-to-end capability for qubit development. That lab was the world’s first site dedicated to building the topological qubit core, laying the groundwork for today’s expansion and the Majorana 1 generation.

The expansion of the Lyngby lab follows yet another Danish quantum engagement from Microsoft. QuNorth, a Nordic quantum initiative backed by Denmark’s export and investment fund (EIFO) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, announced this summer that a partnership between Microsoft and Atom Computing will deliver Magne, the world’s most powerful next-generation quantum computer. Magne will be the first operational deployment of a machine powered by logical qubits, combining Microsoft’s advanced error correction software with Atom Computing’s neutral-atom hardware. Construction began in autumn 2025, with operations expected by late 2026. Microsoft’s role includes providing the operating system, cloud integration, and developer tools such as Quantum Development Kit, enabling a full-stack solution that accelerates research and commercial applications in areas like materials science and biotechnology.

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Inside the materials lab

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