Center for Quantum Computing

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
  

We want to test your applications and get to know your needs. Therefore, we are looking for research partners who would like to advance quantum computing research in Baden-Württemberg in the following areas:

• Co-design of quantum hardware and quantum software
• Development of novel quantum processors and quantum memories
• Development of quantum algorithms for optimization processes
  (logistic processes, mobility management, material development, personalised medical technology, etc.)
• Innovative engineering methods and usage models

We are looking forward to hearing about your ideas! If you are interested in a joint project, please get in touch with us.

Procedure and deadlines:

The Fraunhofer-gesellschaft will propose project topics and, in agreement with the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Science of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, will publish a call for proposals by May 2020. The evaluation of the proposals submitted by July 2020 will be coordinated by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's Director of Research and by external reviewers by October 2020, and will include a presentation by the project consortium to a review committee. The funding decision by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, as well as a possible implementation of possible conditions, should be made by November 2020, so that the scientific projects can start in January 2021.

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