Projects

In his newly established independent research group, Johannes Zeiher and his team investigate quantum matter interfaces and their application for quantum simulation and quantum computing with neutral atoms. Recently he was able to acquire 3.3 million euros from the BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research) with his project SNACQ (Scalable Neutral Atom Quantum Computing). more

Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger has handed over funding certificates totalling 52 million euros for the development of a Bavarian quantum computer. The Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes involved in the Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) received the funding in an official handover yesterday at the Max Planck Institut of Quantum Optics.The two organisations are jointly developing hardware and software for the construction and operation of quantum computers in Garching and at other locations.  more

An expert community for quantum technologies from science and industry has developed new guidelines for joint action of industry, politics and science. Yesterday, the programme was adopted at a virtual event organised by the BMBF, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. more

Bavaria's leading scientists and universities kick off a new research initiative to promote quantum science and develop new quantum technologies. The Free State of Bavaria is supporting the project with 300 million euros. more

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced its new Consolidator Grants for the year 2019. One of the coveted grants is awarded to Norbert Schuch, who can now continue his research on complex quantum systems for at least another five years. more