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.
Latest news
MQV-Einblicke: Quantum technologies in space operations
On 2 December, the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) in Oberpfaffenhofen opened its doors as part of the event series “MQV-Einblicke – 100 Jahre Quantenwissenschaften und woran wir heute forschen.” During a lecture and a tour of the institute, visitors gained exciting insights into satellite operations and learned about the potential that GSOC scientists see in quantum technologies for space operations.
Forward-looking exchange between Basque Quantum and Munich Quantum Valley
On 27 and 28 November 2025, a high-level delegation from the Basque government visited Munich Quantum Valley (MQV). The delegation met with MQV representatives from management and science to identify scientific and strategic interfaces between the two quantum hubs and explore potential areas of cooperation. The initial meeting has already generated concrete ideas for future joint projects.
Quantum Talents Symposium 2025
On 24 and 25 November 2025, the second edition of the Quantum Talents Symposium took place in Garching. Organised by Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) and other members of the Munich quantum community, the event brought together outstanding talents in quantum sciences from around the world to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration.
MQV at the SC25
From 16 to 21 November, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) attended the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC25) in St. Louis, Missouri.
'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 to receive the 2026 Technology Transfer Award of the German Physical Society
Munich Quantum Valley (MQV), the TUM School of Natural Sciences at the Technical University of Munich (TUM-NAT), and the Munich-based startup QuantumDiamonds will receive the prize for their pioneering development of innovative quantum sensors for fault analysis and measurement technology in the semiconductor industry.
MQV-Einblicke: 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”.
Spotlight
Experience quantum science up close
Experience cutting-edge research in quantum technology! In the event series “MQV-Einblicke – Quantenwissenschaften vor Ort erleben”, the member institutes of Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) as well as start-ups and industry partners of MQV are opening their doors. Find all dates of the series here.
MQV In Persona update
Read our latest portrait of physicist Laura Herzog.
Upcoming events
Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: December
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 – "Winzig klein und superschnell: Mikro-Photonik für Quantentechnologien"
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
How can complex laboratory setups be transformed into compact, industry-ready components? Visit Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm on 11 February 2026 to learn how researchers from the Optical Quantum Technologies working group are developing miniaturized and easier-to-use components for use in quantum technologies.
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