Baden-Württemberg is investing 8.5 million in the future of quantum computing!

Baden-Württemberg is investing 8.5 million in the future of quantum computing!

In an exciting step into the future, the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg has announced the promotion of the Quantes Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW). Baden-Württemberg is investing around 8.5 million euros in the new joint project KQCBW25, which runs from 2025 to 2027 and is largely coordinated by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Central management is provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF) in Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering and Organization (IAO) in Stuttgart. Minister Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut emphasizes the immense importance of quantum computing as a key technology of the 21st century, which should help companies in Baden-Württemberg to recognize and use the opportunities offered by this technology.

The KQCBW, which was founded in 2020, has focused on business-relevant applications over the past four years. With the successful application in the previous funding call, the project shows the progress that has been achieved in collaboration between 13 research institutions and 12 industrial partners. They work intensively on software and hardware solutions, particularly in the areas of quantum chemistry and materials science as well as error mitigation and quantum error correction.

Technological innovations and international cooperation

A heart of the project is the use of the state -of -the -art quantum computers from IBM in Ehningen. The project partners set ambitious goals, including the development of algorithms for quantum chemistry and benchmarking different hardware platforms. At this point, the planned "KQCBW Quantum Cloud", which is intended to enable companies and research institutions, also counts to access the quantum computing resources and use them for their own projects.

The aim is not only to expand technological skills, but also to transfer knowledge and technology. Regular training and further education opportunities are already being offered. The Fraunhofer Institutes work with a variety of partners, including over 60 companies and numerous universities and colleges. The IAF was significantly involved in the installation of the first IBM quantum computer on German soil, which is provided for industrial customers, SMEs, startups and academic facilities.

Outlook and events

The results and progress of the competence center will be presented at the leading international trade fair for quantum technologiesQuantum Effects 2025, presented. This will take place on October 7th and 8th, 2025 in Stuttgart, where Baden-Württemberg will offer a joint stand with software and hardware demonstrators as well as short lectures and networking opportunities for companies. The ILO has positioned itself as a pioneer in quantum research.

With a total investment of up to 20 million euros by 2028, which was decided on May 7, 2024, the KQCBW will work even more intensively on the development of this key technology. Baden-Württemberg is on the right track to shine as a leading location for quantum technologies and to optimally prepare companies for the challenges and opportunities of the future.