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September 26, 2013

Last modified: September 26, 2013

Investigation of polymer degradation using quantum computing: BMFTR project QPolyDeg / 2026

Quantum Algorithms for Improving Surface Coatings

Press release / May 05, 2026

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In addition to immediate health risks, UV radiation also poses indirect hazards: it corrodes surface coatings on exposed objects (e.g., on aircraft and bridges) and attacks the coated materials. The underlying molecular processes (polymer degradation) are extremely complex. Therefore, a consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer IAF is working within the framework of the BMFTR-funded QPolyDeg project to develop novel quantum algorithms for simulating polymer degradation. Quantum chemical calculations are intended to enable more durable coatings for industrial applications.
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Semiconductor-based Quantum Pilot Line SPINS launched with EU support

Press release from our partner imec / April 07, 2026

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In April, SPINS (Semiconductor Pilot line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems) was launched, one of the 6 European quantum pilot lines. Coordinated by imec, the consortium brings together 25 European RTOs, industry partners, and academic research groups to strengthen Europe’s leadership and sovereignty in this strategically important domain. The €50 million SPINS pilot line project has been made possible through the co‑funding support from the European Union’s Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and the national and regional authorities of the participating Member States.
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Highly efficient chip designs for AI applications: Fraunhofer IAF and IIS pool their expertise / 2026

Research and Innovation Center for AI Chip Design in Heilbronn

Press release from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft / March 03, 2026

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Fraunhofer IAF and IIS are starting to establish the Chip AI research and innovation center as part of the Fraunhofer HNFIZ in Heilbronn in 2026. The focus of the center will be on developing innovative chip designs for and with AI. The center is part of the Fraunhofer Heilbronn Research and Innovation Centers HNFIZ and is funded via the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. The Chip AI research and innovation center relies on close cooperation with stakeholders of the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI).
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EU selects SUPREME consortium to develop the union’s superconducting technology for wider industrialization

Press release from our partner VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland / February 02, 2026

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The European Union has granted EUR 25 million to the SUPREME consortium, marking a significant milestone in industrialization of superconducting quantum technologies across Europe. Together with national funding from the member states, the total funding adds up to 50 million Euros. Key objectives of the initiative include developing stable superconducting technology and giving access to it for both industry and academia. The first phase will commence in early 2026 and span three and a half years, bringing together 23 partners from eight Member States.
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Scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computers: BMFTR-funded project snaQCs2025 launched / 2026

Quantum Error Correction With Logical Qubits

Press release / January 21, 2026

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Due to their error-prone hardware, quantum computers have not yet found practical use. One promising solution is quantum error correction: special methods are used to find and correct errors in the calculations of quantum computers in order to achieve reliable results. In the snaQCs2025 project, neQxt GmbH, Fraunhofer IAF and Point 8 GmbH are working on the coordinated development of quantum error correction methods and quantum algorithms. The project aims at significantly advancing the practical applicability of quantum computers. The project kick-off took place in Cologne on January 14, 2026. The BMFTR is funding snaQCs with €2.5 million over three years.
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Fraunhofer IAF and Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy provide modules for Band 2 receivers / 2025

Exploring the Origins of the Universe: 145 Low-Noise Amplifiers Complete ALMA Telescopes

December 16, 2025

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Fraunhofer IAF and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy have provided 145 high-performance low-noise amplifiers for the ALMA radio telescope array in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The amplifiers are based on InGaAs mHEMT MMICs and are essential components of the high-frequency receivers for the wavelength range between 2.6 and 4.5 mm (frequency range: 67–116 GHz, known as Band 2). They will enable ALMA to perform more precise measurements of objects and galaxies in the universe in order to gain new information about the formation of stars, planets and life. The amplifiers delivered complete ALMA, which began scientific operations in 2011 and has been gradually expanded since then.
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Fraunhofer INQUBATOR provides industrial users with access to quantum computing time / 2025

Quantum Computing Consulting and Testing Center for Industry

Press release / November 18, 2025

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The Fraunhofer Industrial Quantum Computing Consulting and Testing Center INQUBATOR is implementing innovative, easy access offerings to help industrial users get started with quantum computing. The aim is to identify and evaluate new application-related use cases where the use of quantum computers promises a foreseeable advantage. Close cooperation with industry will enable the development of innovative solutions that will secure the competitiveness of the German economy. The institutes Fraunhofer IAF, IAO, ITWM, and IPA are jointly conducting the four-year project.
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SmaraQ Integrates Quantum Optics on a Chip, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Quantum Computers

Press release of QUDORA Technologies GmbH / November 07, 2025

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SmaraQ advances quantum computing toward broader deployment. The project’s new photonic integration technology replaces bulky optical systems made of hundreds of separate components with on-chip UV-light waveguides fabricated through lithography, enabling more scalable ion-trap architectures. In addition, the project aims to establish a sustainable supply chain for these devices, strengthening Germany's position in the global quantum computing arena.
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European Research Council awards prestigious Synergy Grant to team from TU Delft, Fraunhofer IAF and University College Dublin / 2025

€10 million funding for research that could reduce the energy consumption of next-generation wireless networks by 50 %

November 06, 2025

European Research Council awards prestigious Synergy Grant to the DISRUPT team, aiming to pioneer revolutionary digital Radio-Frequency (RF) power solutions to tackle the growing energy demands of future wireless networks.
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Pioneering quantum computing research continues in Baden-Württemberg / 2025

Quantum Computing Competence Center Baden-Württemberg Hones its Focus

Press release / October 06, 2025

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Harnessing quantum computing for industry: The Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW) is continuing to pursue this goal in its third funding phase, five years after its founding in 2020. Building on a preparatory transfer project, expertise is being further expanded under the leadership of the Fraunhofer IAF and IAO institutes.
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Investigation of polymer degradation using quantum computing: BMFTR project QPolyDeg / 2026

Quantum Algorithms for Improving Surface Coatings

Semiconductor-based Quantum Pilot Line SPINS launched with EU support

Highly efficient chip designs for AI applications: Fraunhofer IAF and IIS pool their expertise / 2026

Research and Innovation Center for AI Chip Design in Heilbronn

EU selects SUPREME consortium to develop the union’s superconducting technology for wider industrialization

Scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computers: BMFTR-funded project snaQCs2025 launched / 2026

Quantum Error Correction With Logical Qubits

Fraunhofer IAF and Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy provide modules for Band 2 receivers / 2025

Exploring the Origins of the Universe: 145 Low-Noise Amplifiers Complete ALMA Telescopes

Fraunhofer INQUBATOR provides industrial users with access to quantum computing time / 2025

Quantum Computing Consulting and Testing Center for Industry

SmaraQ Integrates Quantum Optics on a Chip, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Quantum Computers

European Research Council awards prestigious Synergy Grant to team from TU Delft, Fraunhofer IAF and University College Dublin / 2025

€10 million funding for research that could reduce the energy consumption of next-generation wireless networks by 50 %

Pioneering quantum computing research continues in Baden-Württemberg / 2025

Quantum Computing Competence Center Baden-Württemberg Hones its Focus

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