Quantum computer research and development consortium in Munich (Germany) | Business Bank -JETRO

On January 27 in Munich, Bayern, southern Germany, the quantum computer research and development consortium "Munich Quantum Valley) was launched (the same consortium press release)., Route Viige Maximilian University, Munich (LMU), Alexander, Friedrich Alexander, Airangen Nurunberg (FAU), Bayern Bachelor's Academy (BADW), German Aerospace Center (DLR), Frown Hoofer Research Organization (FHG), Max Planck Association (MpG)), Etc., the consortium was the high -tech strategy "High -Tech Agenda Plus" (see article on September 24, 2020), which was launched by the Bavarian government in September 2020 as one of the economic measures for the "new colona evil".It was established based on.

To date, more than 40 universities, research institutions, and companies have already gathered in MQV, and more than 200 researchers are currently participating in eight research projects to build and operate Germany's first domestic quantum computers.is doing.In addition, new businesses are underway to deepen quantum science research, gathering experts in MQV from various parts of Bavaria.

The Foobert Eyevanger's Economic, Development, and Energy, who attended the signature ceremony on the same day, said, "MQV is an unparalleled science and business network that connects the industry, universities, and researchers. New drug research and logistics.In improving issues and material development, quantum computers will play an important role. "

MQV has three pillars of research, development, and education, and by 2027, the aim is to open the "QuantRum Für Quantencomputing und QuantentechNologien" and "ZQQ" and "ZQQ).The establishment is also planned.ZQQ, which is the site of R & D, will also support funding to research projects.In the quantum technology park, in anticipation of industry -academia collaboration, an environment such as joint lab facilities is developed as a place for companies and research institutions, including startups and research institutions.In addition, MQV will actively work on education, and will have courses for learning about intellectual property and company management, as well as quantum technology, and courses for entrepreneurs and professionals.

In Germany, in June 2021, the IBM quantum computer "IBM Q System One" is operating as the first quantum computer in Japan (see the article on June 22, 2021).

(Kaede Okawara)