Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF

Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg

Organisational structure of the Fraunhofer competence network Quantum Computing with currently seven competence centres in the participating federal states.
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Organisational structure of the competence network with currently seven competence centres in the participating federal states.

In cooperation with IBM Germany, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is establishing a national competence network in the research field of quantum computing. The aim is to develop quantum-based computing strategies for the next generation of high-performance computers. With the participation of currently eleven Fraunhofer Institutes, specialist expertise is being pooled in regional competence centers.

Within the Competence Center »Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg«, Baden-Württemberg will become the home of the first IBM quantum computer in Germany in order to use the existing high-tech landscape of large-scale industry, SMEs and start-ups for the application-oriented use of the high-performance computer.

For this purpose, IBM will provide an IBM Q System at its Ehningen site (> 25 qubits) from 2021. The robust configuration (service life > 95%) enables a variety of research topics from essential algorithms, software development and the design of elementary logic operations to the control of the quantum processor in the actual computing process. The location in Baden-Württemberg enables the operation of this IBM quantum computer under German legislation (data protection, IP security).

 

We are coordinating the Competence Center »Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg« at IAF together with Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart.

Portfolio of Fraunhofer IAF in the Competence Center

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Fraunhofer IAF contributes research on improving the performance of entangled qubits and quantum memories. The aim is to increase the achievable computing times of quantum computers and reduce error rates by developing novel quantum hardware.

This is what we are working on:

  • Development of novel material structures and process technologies including analytics
  • Quality assurance of quantum electronic devices
  • Research into new assembly and connection techniques
  • Demonstration of powerful quantum memory and processing components

Information at a glance

This brochure will inform you about the Competence Centre Quantum Computing, opportunities for collaboration, and training services.

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News & press releases about the Competence Center

 

© Graham Carlow

Press release / 13.5.2020

Start of the Fraunhofer Competence Center »Quantum Ccomputing Baden-Württemberg«

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News / 19.3.2020

Baden-Württemberg to fund »Competence Center Quantum Computing«

Funding of up to € 40 million in the coming four years.

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© cnet

News / 13.3.2020

Fraunhofer und IBM bring quantum computing to Germany

For research and industry: Fraunhofer gets access to an IBM quantum computer to research technology, application scenarios and algorithms.

 

 

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Further information

Quantum computing at Fraunhofer IAF

 

An overview of the research work of Fraunhofer IAF in the field of quantum computing can be found here.

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Project Sequence

 

 

Project Sequence develops cryogenic electronics for quantum computers.

 

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Executive Board Project »Quantum Computing«

 

In this project we create the conditions for the conception and construction of a new type of quantum computer.

 

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Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Housing Baden-Württemberg