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
'A Quantum Future: Joining Forces of Academia and Industry' at Falling Walls Science Summit
At the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) brought together representatives from quantum innovation and technology to discuss how science and industry can collaborate to accelerate development and promote technology transfer.
“MQV Einblicke” at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre: computing power at the highest level
On 12 November, interested visitors had the opportunity to explore the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) as part of the event series “MQV Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen”.
Quantum computers ready for user operation
Recently, the first quantum systems at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre went into user operation, including the Alpine Quantum Technologies system purchased by Munich Quantum Valley. These systems can now be accessed remotely as part of the high-performance computing systems.
GALaQSci: With the smartphone game “Qookies” at the Spielwiesn in Augsburg
The Spielwiesn is an annual games fair that attracts game enthusiasts with thousands of board and card games, knowledge, and entertainment. This year, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) participated for the first time as part of the GALaQSci project. From 7 to 9 November, visitors to the Augsburg exhibition halls had the opportunity to try out the game “Qookies,” which is being developed in the GALaQSci project.
Quantum Physics Day at LMU Munich
On 8 November 2025, the Faculty of Physics at LMU, together with the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), hosted a “Quantum Physics Day” with a colorful program for all interested parties. Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) welcomed visitors to its booth who were particularly interested in quantum computing.
Prof. Joachim Ullrich and Prof. Rudolf Gross receive “Pro meritis scientiae et litterarum” award
Prof. Joachim Ullrich, former Director General of Munich Quantum Valley (MQV), and Prof. Rudolf Gross, former Scientific Director and one of the intellectual fathers of MQV, were honored with the “Pro meritis scientiae et litterarum” award by Minister of State for Science and the Arts Markus Blume.
Bavarian Quantum Day: 100 Years of Quantum – from theory to transformation
On 22 October, the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts (StMWK), together with Munich Quantum Valley (MQV), the Heisenberg Society, and the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), hosted the Bavarian Quantum Day under the motto “100 Years of Quantum – from theory to transformation.” The day's program concluded with a state reception at the Residenz.
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.
Quick Quantum Questions
New video out on YouTube.
Upcoming events
The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis – SC25
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We will be present at this year's International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC25) in St. Louis, MO.
Quantum Talents Symposium 2025 in Munich
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Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Garching
The Symposium is designed to bring together outstanding Ph.D. students and early-career postdocs from all over the world to present their groundbreaking research work in the field of quantum science and technology.
PushQuantum Hackathon 2025
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Get ready for a weekend of quantum innovation in Munich! 28–30 November, PushQuantum brings together 100+ students and industry experts to solve real-world quantum challenges on real quantum hardware. Challenges are provided by Quandela, Haiqu and Qoro Quantum and the event is supported by the Munich Quantum Valley, TUM Venture Labs Quantum | Semicon and Aqora.
Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: November
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!
MQV-Einblicke – "Quantentechnologie in der Raumfahrt"
German Aerospace Center (DLR) Oberpfaffenhofen
What can you discover in a control center for manned and unmanned space missions, and what role will quantum technologies play in this field in the future? Visit the German Space Operations Center on 2 December 2025 to immerse yourself in the exciting world of satellite missions and space laboratories.
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