Welcome to Munich Quantum Valley

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).

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed MQV member Dr. habil. Hans Hübl as Adjunct Professor in recognition of his outstanding achievements in research and teaching in the field of quantum science and technology.

For 13 years, the PhotonLab, the student laboratory at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, has been welcoming everyone who wants to learn about lasers, light and quantum physics. As of this Friday, a total of 22,222 students have visited the PhotonLab to experiment together.

Matthias Althammer, research group leader at the Walther Meissner Institute (WMI) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) has been awarded one of the highly prestigious Consolidator Grants of the European Research Council (ERC). The research grant will fund a project that conducts MQV-related research.