Today, our #Clusters4Future QVLS-iLabs partners gathered in Braunschweig for a day of exchange, collaboration, and forward-looking discussions on the future of quantum technologies in Lower Saxony. The event clearly demonstrated how innovation emerges where science, industry, and politics intersect and how this interplay drives the region’s quantum ecosystem.
Throughout the day, a diverse range of projects showcased their progress and perspectives. The spectrum extended from pioneering work on ion traps for quantum computers at QUDORA Technologies to the development of new methods for the analysis and monitoring of electric vehicle batteries at CDO2. Researchers, start-ups, and companies offered insights into their current achievements, their technological developments, and their visions for the future of quantum innovation.
A central highlight was the panel discussion “Joining Forces for Quantum Technologies in Lower Saxony,” moderated by Naz Pourmalek (QVLS e.V.). On stage, Prof. Joachim Schachtner (State Secretary, MWK Lower Saxony), Dr. Thorsten Kornblum (Mayor of the City of Braunschweig), Dr. Georg Schütte (Volkswagen Foundation), and Dr. Martin Straßburg (ams OSRAM) explored how strong regional collaboration can accelerate the growth of the quantum ecosystem and create lasting impact and opportunities for the industry.
Participants also took a closer look at the remarkable milestones achieved by the QVLS-iLabs projects. These included blue DFB lasers, magnetic imaging systems for e-vehicle batteries, compact frequency references, quantum computer demonstrators, and fully electronically controlled qubits. Advances in frequency conversion, scalable ion-trap technology, and quantum gravimeters further highlighted how applied quantum research is paving the way for next-generation technologies and real-world applications.
A heartfelt thank-you goes to everyone who contributed, from our researchers and start-ups to our partners in industry and government. Together, we continue to build a vibrant, resilient, and forward-looking quantum ecosystem here in Lower Saxony.
