Key Takeaways from the Quantum Sensor Workshop 2024: Driving Innovation in Quantum Technologies

A-IQ Ready, ARCHIMEDES and Cynergy4MIE Projects’ Clustering Event

Date: December 10th, 2024

Location: FAU, Erlangen, Germany

On December 10, 2024, the representatives from Chips JU co-funded projects A-IQ Ready, ARCHIMEDES and Cynergy4MIE gathered for the Quantum Sensor Workshop 2025, which was co-organised by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and AVL List GmbH.

More than 60 participants attended this hybrid event, both in person and online, representing a diverse audience of quantum technology experts and enthusiasts. Consequently, this event marked a milestone in fostering collaboration and advancing discussions on quantum technologies within the industry and academia.

The Workshop featured comprehensive joint projects’ workshops and a visit to the FAU lab, providing a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in quantum sensor technology. Visions for the future of quantum sensor technologies were presented. 

Key takeaways from the event were:

• Advancements in Quantum Sensor Technologies: An overview of recent breakthroughs in quantum sensing, highlighting how these technologies are addressing industry and societal challenges.
• Cross-Project Collaboration: Insights into the synergy between the participating projects ARCHIMEDES, Cynergy4MIE, and A-IQ Ready, showcasing their collective contributions to advancing quantum sensor research and development.
• Challenges and Future Directions: Identification of key challenges, such as scalability, integration into existing systems, and cost-efficiency, along with proposed strategies to address them.
• Applications and Use Cases: Exploration of the real-world applications of quantum sensors, including in healthcare, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Recognition of the importance of combining expertise across fields (physics, engineering, and computer science) to drive innovation in quantum technologies.
• Networking Opportunities: Establishment of new collaborations and strengthening of existing partnerships to accelerate the pace of innovation in quantum sensing.

This event was an excellent occasion to network with fellow experts and quantum sensor enthusiasts who shared their firsthand results and insights. The insights gained from the Quantum Sensor Workshop 2024 will serve as a valuable foundation for advancing the community's ongoing and future initiatives.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A-IQ READY receives funding within the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and National Authorities under grant agreement n° 101096658.

ARCHIMEDES is supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking and its members, including the top-up funding by National Authorities under Grant Agreement No 101112295.

Cynergy4MIE receives funding within the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and National Authorities under grant agreement n° 101140226.