The National Growth Fund program Quantum Technology, carried out by NWO in collaboration with Quantum Delta NL, Actionline 1 ‘Research & Innovation’, has awarded 10.4 million euros to projects with the theme of quantum innovation: quantum sensing applications, quantum computing, and quantum networking.
Three of the projects belong to QuSoft researchers: ‘Quantum-enhanced sensing of quantum chemistry and interactions’ by Dr. Rene Gerritsma and ‘Computing with qudits’ by Dr. Maris Ozols & Prof.dr Florian Schreck, will be carried out by UvA researchers and ‘Rolling the quantum dice: better quantum computers through randomness’ by Dr. Jonas Helsen, CWI.
The goal of Quantum Delta NL and NWO is to realize the much-needed scientific and technological breakthroughs in the field of quantum technology. Quantum Delta NL has reserved a total of 42 million euros for the Action Line ‘research and innovation’, over a period of seven years. The aim is to strengthen the scientific basis of Quantum technology.
Just like in the 2022 call, PhD researchers could apply for a personal research budget. This measure was introduced to strengthen the basis for the Netherlands’ leading position in quantum research. Of the nineteen projects awarded, two are from such young researchers. Four of the 19 applicants awarded are women. We recognize these numbers can still room improve, and we are committed to putting resources into further achieving a better gender balance.
Complete list of successful proposals:
Quantum for pressure
Dr. M. Beyer
Vrije Universiteit
Superfluid quantum information
Prof. dr. D. Bouwmeester
Leiden University
Quantum algorithms for mathematical problems
Dr. P.J. Bruin
Leiden University
Silencing the Noise: entangled states in trapped ions for accurate quantum sensing and metrology
Dr. L.S. Dreissen
Vrije Universiteit
Solving hard problems in Topological Data Analysis with Quantum Many-Body Methods
Dr. P. Emonts
Leiden University
A silicon quantum internet
C.E.H. Errando Herranz
Delft University of Technology
Better components for quantum internet?
Prof. dr. M.P. van Exter
Leiden University
Quantum-enhanced sensing of quantum chemistry and interactions
Dr. R. Gerritsma
University of Amsterdam
Boosting the construction of the quantum internet using silicon semi-conductor technologies
Prof. dr. S. Gröblacher
Delft University of Technology
Rolling the quantum dice: better quantum computers through randomness
Dr. J. Helsen
CWI
A quantum readout for a quantum sensor
Dr. ir. B.J. Hensen & Dr. Kaveh Lahabi
Leiden University
Boosting the Search for New Quantum Algorithms with AI (BoostQA)
Dr. A.W. Laarman & Dr. Verdan Dunjko
Leiden University
‘The dark side’ of quantum computers
Prof. dr. T. Lange & Dr. Kathrin Hövelmanns
Eindhoven University of Technology
Computing with qudits
Dr. M. Ozols & Prof.dr Florian Schreck
University of Amsterdam
Atoms in optical tweezer arrays
Dr. O.R. Raz and Dr ir Edgar Vredenbregt
Eindhoven University of Technology
Strong Practical Security of Future Post-Quantum Digital Signature Standards (PQstrong)
Dr. S. Samardjiska
Radboud University
High-Speed Quantum Key Distribution Transmitter with all-integrated Indium Phosphide Photonics
Prof. dr. ir. I. Tafur Monroy
Eindhoven University of Technology
AtomCOMP – A Hybrid Compilation Framework with Error Mitigation and Pulse Control for Quantum Computing with Neutral Atoms
Prof. dr. A. Todri-Sanial
Eindhoven University of Technology
Diagnosing silicon qubits for fault-tolerance
X. Xue
Delft University of Technology
