Welcome to Munich Quantum Valley
Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) promotes quantum science and quantum technologies in Bavaria with the primary goal of developing and operating competitive quantum computers. It connects research, industry, funders, and the public: Munich Quantum Valley promotes an efficient knowledge transfer from research to industry, establishes a network with international reach and provides educational offers for schools, universities and companies.
Munich Quantum Valley is supported by the Bavarian state government with funds from the Hightech Agenda Bayern.
Public Annual Report 2025
The Public Annual Report 2025 is out now! Download here.
Latest news
Ignacio Cirac receives the IOP’s Isaac Newton Medal
The prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP) Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2026 has been awarded to MQV member Professor Ignacio Cirac. The medal is awarded annually for world-leading contributions to physics and recognizes groundbreaking physicists. It is the most prestigious award of the IOP, one of the largest physical societies in the world.
MQV Annual Meeting 2026 in Eichstätt
From 6 to 8 October, the Munich Quantum Valley Annual Meeting took place in Eichstätt. For the fifth time, the MQV community gathered in the Upper Bavarian city for its annual internal meeting to report on the progress made over the past year and openly discuss challenges.
Exploring quantum science: MQV at the Open House on the Garching Research Campus
On October 3, Munich Quantum Valley, together with the Walther Meißner Institute, took part in the campus-wide open house on the Garching Research Campus. The flow of visitors continued until the end of the event.
Immanuel Bloch receives 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics
MQV member Immanuel Bloch has been awarded the 2026 Wolf Prize for pioneering advances in the control of ultracold atoms.
MQV-Einblicke: Cool Cables – How to Connect Ultracold Qubits to the Outside World
On Tuesday, the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT opened its doors as part of our event series "MQV-Einblicke – Quantenwissenschaften vor Ort erleben." At EMFT, visitors learned about the institute's research in a talk and then got to see the technology up close in the cryo lab.
Munich Quantum Valley at IEEE Quantum Week 2026 in Toronto
The IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) took place in Toronto from 13 to 18 September. Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) had a stand at the event and made numerous contributions once again.
New Munich Quantum Valley–Mitacs collaboration supports global talent networks
Munich Quantum Valley gGmbH and Mitacs, a national innovation connector in Canada, are partnering to promote quantum research and talent development.
Spotlight
New MQV office
The MQV Office moved! We are now located in the middle of the Garching research campus. Find us at Walther-von-Dyck-Str. 6.
MQV In Persona update
Read our latest portrait of Venture Manager Rosaria Cercola.
Upcoming events
Munich Quantum Software Forum 2026
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Bringing together the "who's who" in quantum computing software
MQV-Einblicke – "Was Quanten mit Zeit, Rauschen, KI und Kommunikation zu tun haben"
Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
What role does artificial intelligence play in developing quantum computers? What advantages do photonic microchips offer, and what is meant by “squeezed light”? Find the answers to these questions and more on 29 October at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light.
electronica 2026
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Messe München
From 10 to 13 November Munich Quantum Valley will be part of the World of Quantum booth at electronica 2026.
The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis – SC26
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We will be present at this year's International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC26) in Chicago, IL.
MQV-Einblicke – ”Kalt, kälter, am kältesten: Tieftemperaturforschung für neue Quantentechnologien“
Walther Meißner Institute
What fascinating quantum effects can be observed when approaching absolute zero within a few hundredths of a degree? Visit the Walther Meißner Institute for Low-Temperature Research on 18 November 2026, and learn more through a lecture and lab tour about how scientists create quantum systems, study them at freezing temperatures, and thereby lay the groundwork for new technologies such as quantum computing.
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