Partners
The quantum revolution requires synergy. Our mission at the Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies (QLAB) is to ensure a seamless transition from theory to market deployment, which is only possible through close collaboration with pioneers from various sectors. We open our doors to technology companies, research institutions, and innovative startups.
Collaboration with QLAB is an exchange of mutual benefits. We offer our partners access to unique know-how and research results conducted by world-class experts, gaining in return an environment for testing demonstrators in real-world conditions. Whether you represent a global corporation seeking a technological edge or a research unit looking to expand the boundaries of knowledge, we invite you to join us in building European sovereignty in the field of quantum technologies.
Sorbonne University – Scientific Partner
Sorbonne University is a prestigious, multidisciplinary higher education institution based in the heart of Paris, recognized worldwide as one of the most important centers of scientific excellence. With an impressive base of 53,000 students, over 7,000 academic researchers, and thousands of administrative and technical staff, the institution has for years effectively addressed the most significant global civilizational challenges. Within the QLAB project structure, Sorbonne University serves as a key scientific partner, bringing a unique research culture, creativity, and openness to the rapidly developing world of modern technologies to our entire ecosystem.
Strategic Advisory and the Innovation Loop
The commitment of the French university is primarily reflected in its active participation in our Center’s International Scientific Committee. Distinguished experts from Paris support QLAB with their knowledge of quantum and information sciences, assisting in setting strategic research directions and recruiting top-tier personnel. This collaboration is based on implementing the objectives of the MAB FENG program, aimed at applying global best practices in research methodology and training. These efforts focus on building a cohesive innovation loop—from theory and photonic hardware to finished applications and prototypes.
Knowledge Exchange and Research Commercialization
An essential element of this partnership is facilitating the mobility of researchers at both early-career and senior stages, which enables the direct transfer of unique competencies between both countries. Joint research activities result in co-authored breakthrough publications in leading international journals. Furthermore, Sorbonne University shares its extensive experience in commercialization strategies, intellectual property management, and technology transfer, which significantly supports the development of young researchers and stimulates deep-tech entrepreneurship.
Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) – Industrial Partner
The Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), affiliated with the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS), is a leading and widely recognized research and development center in Poland. For over two decades, the center has designed, implemented, and maintained advanced e-infrastructure for science, specializing in supercomputing technologies, modern telecommunication networks, and cloud services. As our primary industrial partner, PSNC is a key link connecting advanced theoretical physics with the technology sector, which perfectly aligns with QLAB’s mission of building a cohesive, deployment-ready innovation ecosystem.
Computing Infrastructure for Quantum Systems
The primary foundation of our collaboration with the Poznań-based center is access to its powerful, nationally unique computing and networking infrastructure for the purpose of conducting pioneering experiments. Modern research on quantum technologies generates an immense demand for the computing power necessary to simulate complex physical processes and test hybrid algorithms. PSNC provides an HPC environment with the highest network security standards, enabling the handling of advanced research projects and addressing the challenges of the NISQ era, thereby opening new opportunities for research teams.
Integration with ICT Networks and Industrial Deployment
Joint QLAB and PSNC efforts focus on integrating innovative quantum systems with existing classical telecommunication infrastructure and the academic PIONIER optical network. This partnership enables the testing of physical prototypes and technological demonstrators in real-world network conditions, drastically shortening the path from the laboratory to the economy. Thanks to PSNC’s many years of experience in international R&D projects and the development of initiatives such as Open Science and EOSC, we are jointly developing interoperability standards that facilitate knowledge transfer and the deployment of secure quantum solutions in direct industrial practice.