A quantum-computing entrepreneur who cofounded IQM and leads its work on superconducting systems, with an emphasis on installations connected to research and supercomputing infrastructure.
IQM Quantum ComputersIQM Quantum ComputersGoetz’s role is to build an organization capable of turning superconducting-quantum research into systems that institutions can operate. He cofounded IQM in 2018 and represented the company in the Q-Exa consortium, which planned integration with the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre’s environment. His contribution is therefore best understood through company formation, partnerships and infrastructure delivery. Technical specifications and scientific results remain attributable to the relevant teams and require their own evidence.
IQM Quantum ComputersIQM Quantum ComputersThe work behind the recognition
Work, in context- 2018
Cofounding IQM
Goetz cofounded IQM with Kuan Yen Tan, Mikko Möttönen and Juha Vartiainen. The company develops superconducting quantum computers and identifies Goetz as its current chief executive.
IQM cofounder with Kuan Yen Tan, Mikko Möttönen and Juha Vartiainen; current CEO is a separate role.
Source-supported recordIQM Quantum ComputersIQM Quantum Computers - 2021
Connecting quantum systems with supercomputing
As IQM chief executive, Goetz represented its participation in Q-Exa, a consortium with LRZ, Atos and HQS to integrate an IQM quantum system into a high-performance-computing environment. The 2021 source documents project selection and intent, not a completed performance result.
IQM chief executive representing its Q-Exa participation; the source reports a consortium commitment, not completed quantum acceleration.
Company-reportedIQM Quantum Computers
Keep in perspective
The 2021 Q-Exa announcement is treated as a project commitment, not evidence that promised quantum acceleration was achieved.
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Cofounding IQM
Q-Exa consortium to integrate German quantum computer into HPC supercomputer for the first time
Supports: Founding year and founders; Goetz’s role; Q-Exa partners and planned integration.
Published 15 Nov 2021 · Checked 19 Sept 2026Leadership Team
Supports: Current CEO and cofounder identification.
Checked 19 Sept 2026Credit & limits: IQM cofounder with Kuan Yen Tan, Mikko Möttönen and Juha Vartiainen; current CEO is a separate role.
Read the full contribution| Contribution | Evidence & what it supports | Credit & limits |
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| Cofounding IQM2018 | Company recordQ-Exa consortium to integrate German quantum computer into HPC supercomputer for the first time Founding year and founders; Goetz’s role; Q-Exa partners and planned integration. Published 15 Nov 2021 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | IQM cofounder with Kuan Yen Tan, Mikko Möttönen and Juha Vartiainen; current CEO is a separate role. |
| Connecting quantum systems with supercomputing2021 | Company recordQ-Exa consortium to integrate German quantum computer into HPC supercomputer for the first time Founding year and founders; Goetz’s role; Q-Exa partners and planned integration. Published 15 Nov 2021 · Checked 19 Sept 2026 | IQM chief executive representing its Q-Exa participation; the source reports a consortium commitment, not completed quantum acceleration. |
Follow the evidence
2 sourcesPrimary papers, institutional records and attributed announcements. Each source supports the claims linked above.
- IQM Quantum ComputersCompany record
Leadership Team
Current CEO and cofounder identification.
Checked 19 Sept 2026 - IQM Quantum ComputersCompany record
Q-Exa consortium to integrate German quantum computer into HPC supercomputer for the first time
Founding year and founders; Goetz’s role; Q-Exa partners and planned integration.
Published 15 Nov 2021 · Checked 19 Sept 2026