Call for Lighthouse Projects


The call for Lighthouse Projects for research, development and applications in the area of quantum sciences and quantum technologies is now open. The Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and Arts funds so-called Lighthouse Projects as a part of the MQV initiative. These projects should use innovative concepts to cover a broad range of quantum sciences and quantum technologies.

Application-oriented projects

Funding is provided for cooperative projects in which several companies or at least one company in association with universities and / or research institutes are jointly involved in research and development in the field of quantum technologies.

Detailed information can be found here (in German only).

Fundamental research projects

Funding is provided for individual and collaborative projects focusing on fundamental questions in the field of quantum sciences and quantum technologies. There should be minimum one university and, if applicable, non-university research institutions involved.

Detailed information can be found here (PDF-file, in German only).