Welcome to Munich Quantum Valley

This week, the first regular event in the series “MQV Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen” took place at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ). During an introductory lecture and subsequent tour of the quantum optical laboratories at MPQ, the extremely interested audience gained insights into quantum simulation and quantum computing with neutral atoms.

MQV members are co-organizing this year's summer school on on "Quantum Computing – Status and Prospects" of the Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics at LMU Munich, 6–10 October 2025.

On Wednesday, Prof Rainer Blatt opened the series of events "MQV Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen" in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 with his lecture "100 Jahre Quantenphysik – und das ist erst der Anfang" in the packed plenary hall of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

At its cabinet meeting on 11 February, the Bavarian state government reaffirmed its commitment to Munich Quantum Valley (MQV), thereby setting a bold course for its continued expansion. This decision paves the way for MQV’s overarching mission: to develop and operate cutting-edge quantum computers for real-world applications, in close collaboration with visionary start-ups and leading industrial partners.

Quantum computers are increasingly becoming a reality. However, special software is required to ensure that they can be used smoothly. The basis of such software, developed 10 years ago, has now been honoured with a ‘10-year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Award’.

As the year comes to an end, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support and dedication throughout the past year. We wish you a holiday season filled with joy and tranquility, and we eagerly anticipate a new year that brings happiness and achievements, both great and small.

MQV members Michael Knap and Andreas Reiserer, both professors at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), have been awarded the prestigious Consolidator Grants of the European Research Council (ERC).