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In our blog, we share important information about our activities, be it news such as current event announcements to articles and interviews on relevant quantum computing topics that influence our work.
QUTAC Material Science Working Group publishes new paper in Journal of Physics Communications
On July 7, 2025, the QUTAC Material Science Working Group has published a new paper, “Generating approximate ground states of strongly correlated quantum many-body systems through quantum imaginary time evolution” in the Journal of Physics Communications. The analysis helps chart a realistic path toward practical quantum advantage in materials science, identifying both opportunities and challenges that need addressing as we move toward fault-tolerant quantum computers. For more information on the paper, as well as on our other publications, please have a look at our work.
Deutsche Telekom Takes Over QUTAC-Chairmanship from July 2025
From July 2025, Deutsche Telekom will take over the chairmanship of the Quantum Technology & Application Consortium (QUTAC) from Siemens – a regular change that brings fresh momentum and emphasizes the strength of collective responsibility. With its proven expertise in network technologies and quantum communication, Deutsche Telekom will focus on areas particularly relevant for the industrial implementation of quantum technologies. The goal is to sustainably shift the focus to the application side of quantum computing, refining corresponding initiatives. Furthermore, existing expertise on the transition to quantum security within the consortium will be consolidated and channeled. The new leadership will be Claudia Nemat (Chairperson of the Executive Committee) and Dr. Oliver Holschke (Chairperson of the Steering Committee). The whole consortium kindly thanks Peter Koerte, Norbert Gaus Christoph Niedermeier and Dr. Stefan Saatmann from Siemens for leading the first half of 2025 with great dedication and advancing important milestones. Their leadership has helped to strengthen QUTAC as a strategic platform for technology transfer.
Recommendations to Strengthen Germany's Quantum Ecosystem
The German government's “Quantum Technologies Action Plan” was a key step towards creating a national quantum ecosystem. Thanks to funding of around three billion euros, important research projects were launched and start-ups were also supported. With funding set to expire at the end of 2025, the commitment to this key future technology for our country must be renewed.
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Early Investing in Quantum Computing – Bernhard Kube, CTO at Lufthansa Industry Solutions Knows: Early Movers Reap the Benefits
How can companies identify the right moment to address industrial application for quantum computing? Bernhard Kube, Chief Technology Officer at Lufthansa Industry Solutions, explains what lessons industry can learn from the current situation in the field of artificial intelligence, what this means for quantum computing and what kind of political support is needed to create a successful quantum ecosystem.
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Quantum Technology in Germany — a Joint Path to Value Creation in Industry
What can and must be done to bring quantum technology and especially quantum computing to industrial application in Germany? At our panel at World of QUANTUM on June 28th at Messe München, we discussed this question with experts from different areas of the German quantum ecosystem—because we believe in open exchange and collaborative efforts.
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Production & Logistics: Quantum algorithms for multi-knapsack optimization problems
Optimizing modern supply chains is one of the most important potential application areas for quantum computing. In our new paper submitted to the Computing Conference 2023, we explore the potential of the technology in solving application-oriented optimization problems.
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Recommendations to Strengthen the German Quantum Ecosystem
The German government’s “Quantum Technologies Action Plan” was a key step towards creating a national quantum ecosystem. Thanks to funding of around three billion euros, important research projects were launched and start-ups were also supported. With funding set to expire at the end of 2025, the commitment to this key future technology for our country must be renewed.
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