Grants and Projects

The development of quantum technologies requires not only a bold vision but also substantial capital backing. QLAB’s operations are driven by the strategic acquisition of national and European research funds. It is this multi-million support from EU resources that allows us to push the boundaries of academic science and transform theoretical models into deployment-ready innovations, thereby building the technological sovereignty of Poland and Europe.

Transitioning from fundamental quantum physics discoveries to the commercialization stage requires stable and extensive funding. At QLAB, our growth is based on securing national grants and EU funds. Participating in programs such as the Quantum Flagship or EuroQCI is a strategic partnership for us, connecting us with the European innovation ecosystem.

Through the effective utilization of these funds, we are becoming a fully equipped technology center. The acquired funding directly enables the construction of unique photonic infrastructure, the creation of functional demonstrators, and the rapid transfer of solutions to the economy. It is these investments that make the promise of the quantum revolution fully tangible.

Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies – QLAB

Beneficiary: University of Warsaw

Project Leader: Prof. Magdalena Stobińska-Moretto

Total funding: PLN 30,000,000

Quantum technologies are increasingly seen as the foundation of future communication, computing, and precision measurement systems, as they offer capabilities that extend far beyond classical information technologies. The QLAB – Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies project focuses on developing scalable quantum solutions that can be seamlessly integrated with existing digital infrastructure and prepared for practical technological applications.

QLAB entails the establishment of a University of Warsaw research unit focused on creating quantum technologies that are practical, interoperable (capable of collaborating with other systems), and ready for commercialization. The project aims to strengthen European technological sovereignty and Poland’s position in pan-European initiatives (such as EuroHPC JU, EuroQCI, and the Quantum Flagship). The work will be conducted across four research groups designed to form a cohesive “innovation loop”: from theory and algorithms, through photonic (light-based) hardware, to real-world applications and prototypes.

The project will deliver, among other things, quantum communication protocols resilient to imperfections and transmission losses, programmable photonic circuits, and hybrid interfaces integrating quantum systems with classical ICT infrastructure. The team will also advance noise- and loss-resistant solutions in quantum metrology and imaging, targeting applications in medical diagnostics and industry. Concurrently, hybrid and neuromorphic (brain-inspired) quantum algorithms will be developed and tested on NISQ platforms—currently available quantum devices operating without full error correction.

A crucial element of the QLAB project is close collaboration with industrial partners and leading academic institutions across Europe, which fosters technology transfer and the early testing of solutions in real-world application environments. The QLAB project aims to build a comprehensive research and deployment ecosystem encompassing theory, hardware, algorithms, and technological demonstrators, alongside active participation in European quantum technology development initiatives.

The outcomes of the QLAB project will include technological demonstrators, novel communication protocols, programmable photonic circuits, quantum imaging systems, and hybrid algorithms with industrial application potential. The QLAB project is set to contribute to strengthening European technological sovereignty in the quantum field, boosting the innovative capacity of the economy, and advancing science-industry collaboration within the advanced information technologies sector.