“The Bavarian economy takes a hopeful view of quantum computing” – with these optimistic words, Bertram Bossardt, CEO of the vbw, opened the joint event “Quantum Computing – From Research to Practice” on Tuesday afternoon. Bavaria's Minister of Science Markus Blume emphasized in his opening remarks the strength of Bavaria as a research hub in quantum sciences and reaffirmed Bavaria's confidence in this field: “We are among the world leaders here,” said the Minister of State, noting that Germany ranks first internationally in research output and fifth in patent applications. It is crucial, he said, to now translate this knowledge advantage into industrial applications. “We must do everything we can to maintain our technological leadership,” Blume emphasized, highlighting the political relevance: “We have the brightest minds gathered here in a very concentrated space. This is the critical mass where the most exciting things will happen in the future.”
In particular, he highlights the ecosystem of universities, non-university research institutions, startups, and traditional companies that Munich Quantum Valley has built as part of the Hightech Agenda Bavaria as an “ecosystem in the best sense of the word,” where many stakeholders are working together on the grand vision of quantum computing and which is to be further expanded. It is also always important to consider the possibility of scalability in order to translate quantum computing into economic success. “I’m hoping for quite a quantum boost,” said the Minister of State, noting that mastering the technology will play a major role in the distribution of wealth in the future. Not everyone needs to understand quantum computers in depth, but everyone should engage with applications of the technology: “That is our duty.”
The key message from Prof. Robert Wille, who faces the difficult task of explaining the fundamentals of quantum computing in just 15 minutes, is that the business community should start educating itself early on. Ultimately, one thing is crucial for users: potential must be recognized. In three short presentations by Infineon, IQM Quantum Computers, and BMW, industry representatives then show examples of best practices demonstrating how quantum computing can already be integrated into and advanced within companies today.
The connection between excellent research and its industrial implementation is also the particular focus of MQV gGmbH, founded in 2025. “We want to give you access to quantum computers,” says Julia Rucha, co-CEO of MQV gGmbH, addressing the industry representatives in the audience directly. “We provide the infrastructure, we offer access to quantum systems, and we guide you from the very beginning with the question: Is the problem I’m working on one that makes sense on a quantum computer?” With the ‘MQV Quantum Pathway’ program, MQV offers exactly the central first point of contact for industrial users that was also requested during the concluding discussion round.