BLUEFORS OY

Their core work

Bluefors is a Finnish SME specializing in cryogenic measurement systems, particularly dilution refrigerators that cool experimental setups to ultra-low temperatures (millikelvin range). Their equipment is essential infrastructure for superconducting quantum computing, quantum simulation, and fundamental physics research. Within H2020, they contribute cryogenic engineering expertise to large research consortia building quantum computers and investigating matter under extreme conditions.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Bluefors entered H2020 in 2016 through the OMT project focused on optomechanical technologies — a fundamental physics application. By 2018-2019, their involvement shifted decisively toward quantum computing (OpenSuperQ) and large-scale research infrastructure (EMP), reflecting the rapid growth of the European quantum technology ecosystem. This trajectory shows a company moving from niche physics instrumentation toward becoming a core equipment provider for the quantum computing industry.

Bluefors is positioning itself as an essential hardware infrastructure provider for quantum computing and quantum simulation platforms across Europe.

How they like to work

Bluefors never coordinates — they join as a specialist partner or third party, providing critical cryogenic equipment and expertise to researcher-led consortia. Despite only three projects, they have worked with 37 unique partners across 13 countries, indicating they are embedded in large, multinational research networks. This profile suggests a reliable industry partner that delivers a specific, high-value capability without seeking to lead the research agenda.

Connected to 37 partners across 13 countries through just three projects, reflecting participation in large European research consortia. Their network spans the quantum technology and fundamental physics research communities across Western and Northern Europe.

What sets them apart

Bluefors occupies a critical niche: they build the cooling infrastructure without which superconducting quantum computers and ultra-low temperature experiments cannot operate. Very few European SMEs combine deep cryogenic engineering know-how with direct participation in flagship quantum computing projects like OpenSuperQ. For any consortium needing millikelvin-range cooling capability — whether for quantum hardware, sensor development, or fundamental physics — Bluefors is one of the most proven commercial partners available.

Highlights from their portfolio

• OpenSuperQ
  Flagship EU quantum computing project building an open superconducting quantum computer — Bluefors provided the cryogenic backbone for qubit operation.
• EMP
  Pan-European research infrastructure platform for microkelvin physics, positioning Bluefors within the continent's extreme-conditions research network.