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VTT Appoints Jani Kivioja to Lead Quantum Technologies Research

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VTT appointed Jani Kivioja as Vice President of its Quantum Technologies research area effective November 1, 2026. Kivioja, a DSc in technology specializing in quantum and nanotechnology, will focus on bridging research with commercial applications across computing, sensing, and communications. He previously led at Nokia and Picosun, and his appointment follows Finland's strong low-temperature expertise and manufacturing infrastructure. Kivioja noted that while quantum computing is advancing, significant technical challenges remain, particularly for molecular-level modeling and quantum-safe encryption solutions. The press release emphasizes the need for long-term R&D to accelerate commercialization.

Key points

• Jani Kivioja is appointed Vice President of VTT's Quantum Technologies research area effective November 1, 2026, bringing experience in quantum research and corporate technology leadership.
• Kivioja will focus on connecting quantum technology research with R&D, piloting, innovation, and commercial applications at VTT, leveraging his background in micro- and nanoelectronics and superconducting quantum circuits.

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Coverage is limited to the press release details regarding the appointment date, Kivioja's background, and his stated focus areas. The article does not provide specific project names, funding amounts, or future commercialization timelines.

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