Two central projects are the focus of the flaQship:
At the Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW), the two quantum computing teams have been developing applied quantum algorithms with a focus on hardware-efficient implementation since 2020. As part of a systematic project evaluation, the consortium presented its interim results in February 2025, which will be introduced to the public at the international trade fair “Quantum Effects” in October.
The ongoing collaboration between the institutes in the recently established Fraunhofer Research and Innovation Centers in Heilbronn (HNFIZ) focuses on applied quantum AI. Dr. Christian Tutschku, head of the Quantum Computing team at Fraunhofer IAO, explains: “In a competitive world, it is important to embrace innovative forms of collaboration, build strong partnerships and create networked knowledge hubs for research topics. Together, we are far more than the sum of our parts.”