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Novo Nordisk Foundation to open Copenhagen quantum chip plant 2027

9/4/2026

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Novo Nordisk Foundation is building a quantum chip plant in Copenhagen, opening in 2027.
The 5,300 m² plant will combine nanofabrication with ultra-high-vacuum manufacturing and chip assembly.
Quantum Foundry Copenhagen will provide wafer fabrication to global quantum vendors on commercial terms.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has pledged over DKK 2.9 billion (EUR 390 million) to quantum technology.
The facility supports Denmark’s goal to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer before 2034.

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Novo Nordisk Foundation is building a quantum chip plant in Copenhagen, opening in 2027.
The 5,300 m² plant will combine nanofabrication with ultra-high-vacuum manufacturing and chip assembly.
Quantum Foundry Copenhagen will provide wafer fabrication to global quantum vendors on commercial terms.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has pledged over DKK 2.9 billion (EUR 390 million) to quantum technology.
The facility supports Denmark’s goal to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer before 2034.