Prof. Dr. Bettina Just, Professor at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Science is the founder and Director of the TransMIT Center for Quantum Computing. In the interview, she shares her expertise on how her center prepares small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for the quantum revolution. Leveraging expertise from Central Hessen’s universities of the Research Campus of Central Hessen, the center addresses a critical challenge: enabling resource-constrained SMEs to adopt quantum technologies. Prof. Just, drawing on decades of industry collaboration, emphasizes pragmatic solutions: “For SMEs, it must happen quickly and, if possible, with existing employees.” This approach reflects Germany’s strength in translating academic innovation into industrial tools. For international scientists and institutions, the TransMIT Center for Quantum Computing demonstrates a practical pathway to leverage quantum advancements by connecting academia and industry. The full interview with Prof. Dr. Bettina Just is online. Click here or here for more information..

Quantum physics has changed our lives decisively in recent decades. One hundred years after the mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics, the United Nations has declared 2025 to be the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. In this interview, Quantum physicist Prof. Dr. Tommaso Calarco from Forschungszentrum Jülich talks about the developments over the past one hundred years as well as quantum technology research at Jülich and provides an outlook on the progress that can be expected in the coming years. Click here for more information.

Over 1,300 attendees from European research, industry, and politics, with more than 60 sponsors and an extensive program on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI): The top-class European Robotics Forum (ERF) of euRobotics, the European Robotics Association, will take place in Stuttgart's Liederhalle from March 25-27, 2025. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft with the Fraunhofer institutes IPA and IAO, the University of Stuttgart and Cyber Valley are cooperation partners. The state capital Stuttgart and other partners also support ERF. Click here for the event and click here for more information.

Quantum computing represents a significant leap forward in human information processing, as it solves complex problems more efficiently than classical computers. Educating the next generation and further training existing professionals in quantum applications are crucial. At Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart we offer a training program: participants will learn to assess the key technology of quantum computing and apply it effectively. The content covers how quantum computers work, the principles of programming, and the concept of “quantum advantage”. Practical experiences are provided in the Quantum Lab, where the differences from current system architectures are explored. Key outcomes include interactive training for developers, researchers, and students, offering in-depth knowledge of quantum algorithms in initial programming experience, as well as adressing management issues and market trends in quantum computing. Quantum Computing Training Program 2025. Click here for more information.

Two female scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich give an insight into their work in the field of quantum computing. They talk about how they found their way into this field, what they are dealing with in their research and how they experience being a woman in quantum research. Watch the video and click here for more information.

The next Fut3ch Symposium will take place on 7 and 8 May 2025 in Deggendorf. Since 2020, the FuT3ch symposium is an important yearly series of international conferences and covers all aspects of HPC and QC assumed in the different types of super computing of current and future generations. In particular, a specific emphasis has been placed on understanding the fundamental technical details as well as development and applications of new innovative technology e.g. the quantum simulator and advanced cooling of data center. Click here for more information.

Dr. Helena Liebelt is professor of computer science and director of the Institute for Future Technologies at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT).  
As founder and director of the Master’s programme High Performance and Quantum Computing at DIT, she actively promotes the training of young researchers in one of Europe’s first Master's programmes in this pioneering field. 
As well as being an expert in quantum computing and high-performance computing, she is also a pioneer in the development and application of quantum algorithms. Therefore, her expertise is sought after by the United Nations. As a UN Senior Fellow, she assists developing countries with technology development and adoption. 
Due to her outstanding contribution to the advancement of quantum and high-performance computing, she was awarded the Women in Tech Global Award 2024 at the end of last year. Click here for more information.

Electronic computational devices have started to contribute significantly to the global energy consumption. Lukas Veldman, postdoctoral researcher and Humboldt Scholar at the University of Stuttgart, is pioneering the fundamental science behind future quantum technologies.The aim is to make data processing more energy-efficient by replacing the electric current used in today’s electronics by magnetic signals instead. To achieve this, he is investigating how magnetic molecules interact with each other and with their environment. Veldman deliberately chose the University of Stuttgart as his host institution. „Stuttgart offers an ideal environment for quantum researchers. I work here in a state-of-the-art laboratory and am part of a strong quantum community.” Click here for more information.

From basic research to everyday use: the Institute for Quantum Physics at Universität Hamburg and the IT provider Lufthansa Industry Solutions are jointly developing quantum algorithms to optimize operations at airports. The goal of this joint endeavor is to solve the so-called “airport gate assignment problem” at airports around the world. Click here for more information..