BMFTR publishes Key Points for Germany’s Cybersecurity Research
Key Points Paper as a Starting Point for a new Research Framework Program on IT Security – At the end of July 2025, the Federal Cabinet adopted the Hightech Agenda Deutschland. The agenda focuses on six strategically important key technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology, and Quantum Technologies. Its goal is to strengthen Germany’s innovation capacity […]
From Quantum Communication to Quantum Networks
QR.N Consortium hosts second Workshop in Bad Honnef – With over 100 participants, the second workshop of the joint project “Quantenrepeater.Net (QR.N)” took place in mid-February 2026 at the Physikzentrum Bad Honnef (PBH). The two-day event, titled “From Quantum Communication to Quantum Networks,” focused on key questions surrounding the next stage of Quantum Technology Development […]
Universität Stuttgart coordinates application-oriented Project
QR.N Partners contribute to new Research Project – As part of the German Federal Government’s IT security research framework program “Digital. Sicher. Souverän.”, the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR) is funding research and development aimed at transferring Quantum Communication Systems into practical applications. A particular focus lies on application- and end-user-oriented research projects […]
Official Launch of the Cluster of Excellence “Complexity, Topology and Dynamics in Quantum Matter (ctd.qmat)”
Cluster enters its second Funding Period under the Federal and State Excellence Strategy with an expanded Focus on Quantum Dynamics – At the end of May 2025, the extension of four Clusters of Excellence was announced, all of which are thematically closely linked to the research objectives of the joint project “Quantenrepeater.Net (QR.N)”. The funding […]
Webinar Series provides Insights into Use Cases of the Quantum Internet
How real Quantum Networks improve Security, Privacy, and Efficiency – The so-called “Quantum Internet” promises novel communication and information systems by leveraging quantum-mechanical properties, offering a higher level of security, accuracy, and efficiency than today’s systems. Against this backdrop, the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) will host a webinar series starting on 11 February 2026, focusing […]
Physics World reports on Teleportation Paper from Stuttgart
International Expert Magazine emphasizes Significance for global Quantum Communication – In mid-November, researchers from the QR.N consortium at the Stuttgart, Saarbrücken, and Dresden sites published a paper on an experiment that marks an important milestone in the development of semiconductor-based Quantum Light Sources. At the heart of the work is the successful teleportation of a […]
Quantum Business Bootcamp
Recap of the “Quantum Business Bootcamp” Founders’ Workshop in Bad Honnef – From 1 to 3 December 2025, more than 60 prospective founders and entrepreneurs gathered at the Physikzentrum Bad Honnef (PBH) for the three-day workshop “Quantum Business Bootcamp: From Quantum Networks to Your Own Business” to explore the many facets of company formation in […]
Two new Papers published with the Participation of the QR.N Consortium
Newly published Articles describe important Steps on the Path to future Quantum Networks – In recent years, Quantum Networks have increasingly moved into the focus of research. They have the potential not only to enhance the security of critical infrastructures but also to enable new applications – ranging from the secure interconnection of Quantum Computers […]
VDE publishes Position Paper on Quantum Technologies
Position Paper proposes coherent and targeted Actions in the Field of Quantum Technologies – Against the backdrop of Quantum Technologies enabling groundbreaking innovations across numerous sectors – including IT security, finance, and telecommunications – and the potential to position Germany at the forefront of one of the 21st century’s most significant technological developments, the German […]
Entanglement-Enabled Networking in the Spotlight
Successful EACN Workshop on the French Riviera – From 10 to 12 September 2025, the international Workshop on Entanglement Assisted Communication Networks (EACN) took place at EURECOM in Sophia Antipolis near Nice, France. The event was organized by Janis Nötzel and Christian Deppe, together with Boulat Bash and Uzi Pereg, while Arun Padakandla, Fatma Gouiaa, […]
