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Four Projects Selected in the Call for TRL-enhancing initiatives

Within the Swiss Quantum Initiative (SQI) the SCNAT Executive Board has selected four projects for funding under its call for proposals for TRL-enhancing initiatives. Out of a total of 16 submitted proposals, four were successful in the two-stage process. The total funding volume amounts to CHF 15 million.

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The projects are expected to run until the end of 2029 and cover key areas of quantum science and technology, including quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology. We warmly congratulate all successful applicants and look forward to the outcomes of these innovative projects.

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  • Quantum communication:
    • University of Geneva: "AQuaNeT: Advancing Quantum Network Technologies"; CHF 4'500'000
  • Quantum computing:
    • Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI): "Scaling up superconducting quantum computing technology"; CHF 4'700'000
    • University of Basel: "Fleck: Quantum computing for the life sciences"; CHF 2'000'000
  • Quantum sensing and metrology:
    • University of Basel: "Quantum imaging platform for advanced devices and materials"; CHF 3'800'000

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