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 2023
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Latest news
ERC Consolidator Grant for Matthias Althammer
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.
Event series "MQV-Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen"
Experience cutting-edge research in quantum technology! In the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, the member institutes of Munich Quantum Valley open their doors and provide insights into their research through lectures and laboratory tours.
MQV at the SC24
From 17 to 22 November, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) was present at the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC24) in Atlanta, Georgia.
MQV at the electronica 2024
From 12 to 15 November 2024, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) took part in electronica with a joint booth with the “World of Quantum”. With 3,480 exhibitors spread across 18 exhibition halls and around 80,000 visitors this year, electronica is the leading trade fair and conference for the entire spectrum of electronics.
Symposium "Towards applications of quantum computing": networking science and industry
On 11 and 12 November, the symposium "Towards applications of quantum computing" took place. The event was organized by Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS, supported by Bayern Innovativ and QUTAC. The symposium brought together representatives from industry and science working on quantum computing applications with hardware and software developers.
Spotlight
MQV In Persona update
Read our latest portrait of computer scientist Santana Lujan.
Upcoming events
Future of Computing Conference 2024
Munich Urban Colab
The Future of Computing Conference is a one-day computing conference in Munich. The event on 11 December features start-up pitches, industry keynotes and network with experts. It is co-organized by the Venture Lab Quantum (VLQ), which drives the entrepreneurial efforts within Munich Quantum Valley.
Teacher training: Interactive quantum physics in the school laboratory
Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik
Immerse yourself in the world of quantum physics and discover innovative materials and experiments for your classes!
Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: January
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!
Public evening talk
On 19 February 2025, Prof. Dr. Rainer Blatt will give a public evening lecture at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Munich. This will be the opening of our event series “MQV-Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen”.
Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: February
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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