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Braunschweig escape game at the world’s largest quantum bit
In keeping with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum in Paderborn has opened a new exhibition area dedicated to quantum computing. Among other things, the computer museum displays one of the original ion traps...

Diamond-Based Lasers: „Resonate Bright Like a Diamond“
Those who want maximum precision need a laser with the most stable frequency possible. A collaboration between TU Braunschweig and Leibniz University Hannover aims to tackle this challenge for the first time with diamond-based materials. Highly sensitive quantum...

QVLS-BRIQ funding extended – another milestone in this Quantum Year!
With QVLS-BRIQ, our quantum technology research is entering its next phase in 2026: The state of Lower Saxony and the Volkswagen Foundation are supporting the project with an additional 5.5 million euros through the end of 2031. The focus lies on key technological...

Cluster4future QVLS-iLabs on the move: New speaker team and phase 2 in sight
With a new structure and clear focus, QVLS-iLabs is positioning itself for the future: New speaker teams, consisting of tandems of representatives from science and industry, strengthen the link between research and application.
The proposal for the second funding phase has been submitted. The iLabs partners hope to be able to continue the successful collaboration in a further project phase!

World of Quantum 2025 – Strong Presence for QVLS and Partners in Munich
The World of Quantum 2025 was a true highlight – with the joint booth of Quantum Valley Lower Saxony (QVLS) right at the heart of it. Together with numerous partners from science and industry, the stand showcased what’s already possible in quantum technology today –...

Braunschweig to get new incubator for high-tech start-ups
Economic development agency, TU Braunschweig and PTB provide further impetus for the start-up process

Concerts and lectures on atomic clock precision and mortality
TIME concert and lecture series „TIME“ in Braunschweig, Göttingen and Hannover

Experience Exchange in Jülich: Networks and New Perspectives
Under the theme “From Governance to Long-Term Impact”, representatives from Clusters4Future, leading-edge clusters, and research campuses from across Germany came together to discuss sustainable structures, strategic development, and effective collaboration.

Quantum Job Afternoon: Careers in Quantum Technology
The event was a great success, drawing numerous students and early-career professionals. It was inspiring to see so much curiosity and enthusiasm around career opportunities in quantum.

QVLS-iLabs Cluster Meeting: Preparing for the Next Round of Funding
On May 6–7, partners from research, industry, and transfer projects came together for focused workshops aimed at preparing the application for the second funding phase.

Quantum Job Afternoon
May 6th, 2025, 2pm in Hannover, Germany: What can you do with “quantum”?
Which companies in our region are involved in quantum technology?
What does your future look like in the quantum world of work?
Come along to the Quantum Job Afternoon and find out.

Empowering Women in Quantum
Together, they laid the foundation for an even stronger, more dynamic community shaping the future of quantum research!

QVLS impresses with Masterclass at HANNOVER MESSE
A key focus was on how QVLS is translating cutting-edge research into industrial practice through the Cluster4Future QVLS-iLabs.

Kick-off for German-Japanese research cooperation
The visit of a delegation from Tokyo marks the start of a new chapter in the successful collaboration between TU Braunschweig and Keio University

QVLS Winter School 2025 – A week full of quantum
The QVLS Winter School on quantum information processing with trapped ions brought an international group of students to Hanover and Braunschweig (report and video)

Lummer-Pringsheim Building opened at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
A building for the future of quantum technology

Roadmap for quantum careers around the world
Braunschweig reference framework for quantum technology education sets international standards

Welcome new QVLS member: powerBridge Computer Vertriebs GmbH
We are delighted to welcome powerBridge as the newest member of QVLS!

Stefanie Kroker receives ERC Consolidator Grant
Knapp zwei Millionen Euro für Forschung in der Lasertechnologie der TU Braunschweig

Micro-LEDs for computers of the future
TU Braunschweig researchers successfully test micro-LED technology for the artificial intelligence of tomorrow

Lower Saxony Science Prize in two categories for Braunschweig’s microelectronics
Awards go to Professor Andreas Waag and Master’s student Sarah Koop-Brinkmann

An exciting day at the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative Showcase in Hamburg!
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to attend the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative Showcase by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Hamburg! 💫 The event featured a variety of captivating talks, engaging poster sessions, and inspiring discussions with industry partners....

A Successful Quantum Job Afternoon: Exploring Career Opportunities in Quantum Technologies
We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Quantum Job Afternoon, an event co-hosted by the Cluster for Future QVLS iLabs and Cluster of Excellence QuantumFrontiers. This initiative was dedicated to helping students explore the exciting career paths within...

Quantum Job Afternoon
What does your future look like in the quantum world of work? Find out – at the Quantum Job Afternoon in Hanover.