Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics in cooperation with the Leibniz institutes IHP and FBH
Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW)
In the KQCBW, several Fraunhofer Institutes and research partners from politics, science and industry pool their expertise in the development and application of quantum computers for research, education, development, services and production. They address the information technology, medical technology, chemistry, finance, mechanical engineering, production, automotive and logistics sectors, which are particularly important in Baden-Württemberg. The KQCBW is also actively involved in the expansion of Baden-Württemberg as a quantum technology location as part of the office of the state initiative QuantumBW.
No quantum computing without quantum computers
Real quantum computers are indispensable for conducting application-oriented research into quantum computing. An essential element of the Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW) is therefore access to a powerful and modern quantum computer infrastructure. To this end, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is continuing its privileged cooperation with IBM Deutschland GmbH within the framework of the KQCBW. A new agreement gives the KQCBW access to the latest quantum computers from IBM: in Ehningen as well as IBM's fleet of utility-scale quantum systems available via the cloud.
In addition to IBM's systems, access to an NV-based quantum computer and the provision of the HPC simulation infrastructure as well as the virtual demonstrator platform for the simulation of quantum algorithms will also be made available to all project partners within the KQCBW. This forms a comprehensive quantum computing infrastructure that offers the KQCBW partners ideal conditions for their research work.
Link: Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg- Fraunhofer IAF