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 2024
The Public Annual Report 2024 is out now! Download here.
Latest news
Immanuel Bloch becomes member of US National Academy of Sciences
MQV member Immanuel Bloch, a pioneer in quantum research, has been admitted to the American National Academy of Sciences as an international member.
“MQV-Einblicke”: Exploring the world of superconducting quantum computers
On 29 April, the two FAU researchers Florian Marquardt and Christopher Eichler gave two lectures as part of the event series "MQV-Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen" to give the numerous visitors exciting insights into the world of quantum computing. Those who managed to get a place on the lab tour then had the opportunity to learn more about the development, fabrication and operation of superconducting quantum chips.
PhotonLab international – school lab inspires visitors from all over the world
Enthusiasm for quantum physics unites across national borders! PhotonLab, the student laboratory at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), in which Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) is also involved, therefore also offers its exciting experiments program to international visitors from all over the world. An overview on the occasion of today's World Quantum Day.
Hightech Prize for quantum physicist Immanuel Bloch
MQV member Immanuel Bloch has been awarded the first-ever High-Tech Prize of the Bavarian Minister President. On Wednesday, State Minister Markus Blume presented the prize at the Munich Residence.
Munich Quantum Valley at the Hannover Messe 2025
As in the last two years, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) was an exhibitor at the Hannover Messe. From March 31 to April 4, visitors to the stand were given the opportunity to find out more about quantum research in Bavaria.
Exploring supercomputers and quantum computers: MQV Girls'Day at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre
What is it like to work as a computer scientist, physicist or mathematician in a computer center and to research supercomputers and quantum computers? On 3 April 2025, eight students aged 14 to 17 took the opportunity on Girls'Day to gain an insight into this career field and took part in the Munich Quantum Valley program, which this year took place in cooperation with and at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre.
MQV researchers demonstrate efficient multi-qubit entanglement
A research team from Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) at the Walther Meißner Institute (WMI), has implemented Perfect State Transfer on a chain of six superconducting qubits and demonstrated its usefulness in efficiently connecting distant qubits and generating multi-qubit entanglement.
Spotlight
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
MQV and its members join the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first development of quantum mechanics. All our public events related to this anniversary can be found here.
MQV In Persona update
Read our latest portrait of computer scientist Jorge Echavarria.
Upcoming events
Pint of Science 2025: Quantum Pub
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Haderner Kleines Brauhaus
This year, we are collaborating with the 'Pint of Science'-festival to bring quantum science and technology to a local Munich pub.
MQV-Einblicke – "Coole Kabel: Wie man ultrakalte Qubits mit der Außenwelt verbindet"
Fraunhofer EMFT
How do you control the qubits of a superconducting quantum computer – which like it freezing cold at around -273 degrees Celsius – without disturbing these sensitive computing units? And how do you generate these freezing temperatures? All this and more, you can find out on 26 May 2025 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies.
2025 MQV Supplier Workshop
Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) Garching
On 28 May 2025 the second MQV Supplier Workshop takes place at the Institute of Advanced Study in Garching. The event aims to constructively connect representatives from industry and academia within the MQV ecosystem and strengthen the quantum community
transport logistic 2025
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Messe München
From 2 to 5 June Munich Quantum Valley will be part of the World of Quantum booth at transport logistic 2025.
Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: June
Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!
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