The aim of the project is to combine the cloud, classical high-performance computers and quantum computers. This should ensure Germany's sovereignty in the field of Quantum computing During the project period, selected test users will receive access to the quantum cloud to develop initial solutions for industrial applications on the platform.
The commissioned consortium includes the University of Stuttgart, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Ionos, and QMware. The University of Stuttgart and Fraunhofer FOKUS will contribute tools and methods for the commercial development and integration of quantum computing applications to the project. Ionos will provide its data centers for the operation of the quantum cloud. The Munich-based company QMware will supply the necessary hardware and the operating system as the basis for the industrial applications.
Quantum cloud project “groundbreaking for the establishment of quantum technologies in the German industrial landscape”
The consortium expects initial collaborations in industries that rely heavily on applications in optimization, simulation, or machine learning, such as telecommunications, logistics, finance, automotive, and energy. Markus Pflitsch, CEO and co-founder of QMware, says:
"The initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is groundbreaking for the integration of quantum technologies into the German industrial landscape. We are pleased to be part of this high-caliber consortium and to contribute our technology and expertise to the further development of the German quantum ecosystem."
