Baden-Württemberg invests 8.5 million in quantum computer research!

Baden-Württemberg invests 8.5 million in quantum computer research!

Baden-Baden, Deutschland - The Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg has set fresh impulses for the region: With a new tender to promote composite research projects in the field of quantum computing, the scientific landscape is to be enriched. The call for funding is part of the "Competence Center Quante Computing Baden-Württemberg", which has been doing pioneering work in close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Society since its foundation in 2020. Particular emphasis is placed on the cooperation of outstanding scientists from various Baden-Württemberg research institutions. This cooperative research and development work pursues the goal of transferring knowledge from basic research into practical applications, which is of great interest for the region.

The new funding initiative provides up to 8.5 million euros in funds that are to flow into the projects by the end of March 2027. These funds are intended to further expand the strategic location advantage for Baden-Württemberg and strengthen a strong ecosystem of universities, research institutions, start-ups and industrial companies in the field of quantum technologies. The central role is played by the competence center, which offers access to the latest generation of IBM quantum computers in the IBM Data Center at the Ehningen location. This is also a decisive advantage to use powerful quantum computing infrastructures for application-oriented research, as reports the Fraunhofer Society

cooperation and diversity of the partners

The basics for this initiative were laid by close cooperation between researchers from six Fraunhofer institutes, supplemented by 17 university and university institutions and 56 associated company partners. This means that various topics are processed that range from quantum simulation in the material and natural sciences to the requirements for powerful and reliable hardware environments. Furthermore, the focus is on the programming of quantum algorithms that are tailored to industrial needs.

Another important aspect is the development of a quantum computing training program, which is built up by the institutes Fraunhofer IAO and IAF. Interactive training should help link new scientific knowledge directly to practice. This form of knowledge transfer will not only benefit universities and research institutions, but also small and medium -sized companies that want to orientate themselves in quantum computing.

continuation of success

The competence center quantum computing Baden-Württemberg will continue thanks to a ten-month transfer project that begins in September 2024. This project bears the name KQCBW24 and will continue the research work from previous projects and will do preliminary work for three years of follow -up projects. In this context, 12 partners from various scientific institutions and five associated company partners will be active. Access to powerful quantum computer infrastructure is of great importance for application-oriented research, as is Fraunhofer iao emphasized.

Overall, the new funding initiative is a strong signal for Baden-Württemberg: by investing in top technologies and strengthening the cooperation between research and industry, one not only wants to achieve scientifically top-class results, but also to sustainably promote the economic performance of the region. A good hand in the implementation of this vision could lead to Baden-Württemberg in quantum computing.