Newly launched Swiss Quantum Initiative

24 Nov 2022

"Quantum technology and science are key components in future data and information processing, and in application areas with significant economic potential such as communications and materials. The federal government will invest in a variety of measures in this area of research from 2023 on, and the Swiss Quantum Initiative will play a central role in these efforts. The measures are designed to secure the prominent position of Switzerland in quantum technology and science and enhance international networking. Based on a mandate from the federal government, the initiative will be coordinated by the Swiss Quantum Commission of the Swiss Academy of Sciences.

"Many countries recognise the potential of quantum technology and are investing heavily in this field. The Swiss Quantum Initiative should enhance investment in universities and businesses, enabling Switzerland to maintain its leading position in quantum research," says Nicolas Gisin, President of the Swiss Quantum Commission.

The Commission will design several calls for research projects, undertaken in cooperation with the Swiss National Science Foundation. Furthermore the aim is to create platforms for an exchange of knowledge and technology, develop attractive study programmes and other measures to promote specialists and build international partnerships. The initiative supports and connects both basic research and applied research and development. "We also want to develop proposals that demonstrate how Switzerland can encourage start-ups in quantum technology more effectively. Europe is much more active than Switzerland in this a respect," says Gisin."

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Text Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) website

Image : Dr Rob Thew, University of Geneva: Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) website

Phase I & II research project(s)

Quantum Systems

New member: Aleksandr Zhabin (EPFL, V. Gorbenko's Group)

New member: Niccolò Muttoni (UNIGE, M. Maggiore 's Group)