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The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 is coming to an end. Proclaimed by the United Nations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the formulation of quantum mechanics in 1925, universities, research institutions, scientific societies, and many more around the world participated in the Quantum Year. Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) also organized numerous activities and events to celebrate the Quantum Year with its community and, in particular, to take the public on a journey into the impressive world of quantum mechanics. A look back at the highlights.

As we conclude the year in which we celebrated a century of quantum science and technology, we would like to thank you very much for your commitment and dedication during this special year. May the holiday season bring you and your loved ones much joy and peace. We look forward to a new year full of happiness and achievements, big and small.

On 11 December 2025, the German Research Foundation (DFG) announced the recipients of the 2026 Leibniz Prize. MQV member Prof. Frank Pollmann was also honored with the prestigious research award.

MQV members Christopher Eichler of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Christian Schilling of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) have been awarded the prestigious Consolidator Grants of the European Research Council (ERC).

On 2 December, the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) in Oberpfaffenhofen opened its doors as part of the event series “MQV-Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen.” During a lecture and a tour of the institute, visitors gained exciting insights into satellite operations and learned about the potential that GSOC scientists see in quantum technologies for space operations.

On 27 and 28 November 2025, a high-level delegation from the Basque government visited Munich Quantum Valley (MQV). The delegation met with MQV representatives from management and science to identify scientific and strategic interfaces between the two quantum hubs and explore potential areas of cooperation. The initial meeting has already generated concrete ideas for future joint projects.

On 24 and 25 November 2025, the second edition of the Quantum Talents Symposium took place in Garching. Organised by Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) and other members of the Munich quantum community, the event brought together outstanding talents in quantum sciences from around the world to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration.