A team of researchers led by Prof. Magdalena Stobińska-Moretto from the University of Warsaw has received PLN 30 million in funding in the International Research Agendas competition organized by the Foundation for Polish Science. The funds were awarded for the implementation of the Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Technologies (QLAB) project. Project activities will focus, among others, on secure quantum networks and energy-efficient artificial intelligence algorithms.
The Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies (QLAB) project was recognized in the International Research Agendas (MAB) competition No. 4/2025, organized by the Foundation for Polish Science under the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) program. The funding has been granted for a period of four years and amounts to PLN 30 million.
The project is being carried out under the leadership of Prof. Magdalena Stobińska-Moretto from the University of Warsaw.
“The QLAB project is a milestone in building a strong, international center for quantum technology research in Poland at the University of Warsaw. Our goal is both to conduct excellent scientific research and to create solutions ready for application in the economy, as well as to strengthen scientific cooperation with the best foreign partners,” says Prof. Magdalena Stobińska-Moretto.
The project will involve scientific research and development work within four interdisciplinary research groups. The teams will focus on key areas:
- secure quantum networks;
- energy-efficient artificial intelligence algorithms;
- ultra-sensitive metrology and imaging methods;
- hybrid technologies combining quantum and classical systems.
The research will be conducted with a view to potential applications in industry, including telecommunications, the cybersecurity sector, medicine, and space technologies. Specialized research equipment will be purchased as part of the project to expand existing laboratories.
As Prof. Stobińska-Moretto points out, cooperation with economic partners will allow the research topics to be tailored to the current needs of the industry and ensure an effective flow of results into the economy. “A very strong emphasis will be placed on quantum technology applications, patenting, and creating university spin-offs. We want to apply the best European models of close, continuous cooperation between academia and business at every stage of scientific pursuit,” emphasizes the researcher.
The project will be implemented by a newly established unit, the Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies – QLAB – International Research Agenda, in cooperation with scientists from Sorbonne University.
Detailed information regarding the results of the International Research Agendas (MAB) competition No. 4/2025 can be found at: https://www.fnp.org.pl