Partners

The fabrication and measurement of spin qubit devices will be performed at the University of Twente (UT). Specifically, activities will be performed in the cleanroom of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. MESA+ is one of the largest nanotechnology research institutes in the world. Its unique structure unites scientific disciplines of importance in nanotechnology research. MESA+ operates in a dedicated complex including cleanroom and laboratories, creating a perfect habitat for start-ups in the micro- and nano-industry. With its national NanoLab facilities the institute holds 1250m² of cleanroom space and state-of-the-art research equipment.

Principal investigators: Floris Zwanenburg and António Sousa de Almeida, Silicon Quantum Electronics

Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) is a research university specializing in engineering science & technology. TUE is hosting the recently established Hendrik Casimir institute (EHCI), which is a Research Center combing the TU/e strengths Integrated Nanophotonics and Quantum Technologies (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/institutes/eindhoven-hendrik-casimir-institute/). The institute strongly benefits from a 800m² cleanroom facility with a full suite of growth and processing equipment. This proposal perfectly fits within the vision of the research institute to create synergy between quantum technology and integrated photonics. EHCI represents one of the National hubs for both the PhotonDelta and QuantumDelta investment programs.

Principal investigator: Erik Bakkers, Advanced Nanomaterials & Devices

The Technical University of Munich is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology, and supports the Walter Schottky Institut (www.wsi.tum.de), a central research facility with a focus on fundamentals and applications of nanostructured materials, including semiconductors. The institute also houses the WSI-Center for Nanoscience and Nanomaterials (WSI-ZNN) with more than 350 m² of clean room and nanofabrication laboratories providing state of the art facilities. Office space is provided for the PI, research students, associated scientists, technicians and auxiliary staff.

Principal investigator: Jonathan Finley, Semiconductor Nanostructures and Quantum Systems

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is an interdisciplinary public research organization internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research. The Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N- https://www.c2n.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/) involved in the project is a joint research unit between the CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay developing research in the field of material science, nanophotonics, nanoelectronics, nanobiotechnologies and microsystems, as well as in nanotechnologies. The center hosts one of the largest nanofabrication facility in France (2 900 m² of cleanroom) dedicated to micro and nanofabrication processes, to the growth, the epitaxy and the characterization of materials.

 Principal investigator: Laetitia Vincent, Selective Epitaxy Engineering for Disruptive Devices

Single Quantum is the market leader in the emerging field of high-performance single photon detectors. The company was created in 2012 as a spin-off from the Delft University of Technology: a positive example of how excellence in science can be translated into a successful company. SQ designs, builds and commercializes singlephoton detection systems based on superconducting nanowires. A strong market pull for our technology, reflected in a steady turnover growth that has more than doubled every year since 2013. Accordingly, Single Quantum is expanding its team with highly specialized employees, investments in state-of-the-art test and calibration equipment and production facilities. In order to accelerate further growth, Single Quantum was awarded the prestigious SME instrument phase 2 grant from the European Commission to supporting disruptive innovation in small businesses with significant growth potential and global ambitions.

Principal investigators: Sander Dorenbos and Mario Usuga Castaneda, Single photon detector

The University of Konstanz (UKON) is one of the eleven Excellence Universities in Germany. The Department of Physics at Konstanz has a thriving research community that provides an excellent environment for fundamental research. The Burkard group is part of the Collaborative Research Center SFB 767 on Controlled Nanosystems located at the University of Konstanz. Further information about the university and the Burkard group can be found at https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/ and http://burkard.uni-konstanz.de.

Principal investigator: Guido Burkard, Condensed matter theory and quantum information

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is the leading technical university of Hungary. The BME group of ONCHIPS, lead by Andras Palyi, focuses on theoretical research at the interface of condensed matter physics, quantum information, and topology, and is embedded in BME's Department of Theoretical Physics. The research group is actively involved in national (Quantum Information National Laboratory of Hungary) and EU-level (ONCHIPS, IGNITE, OpenSuperQ+) research and educational activities in quantum science and technology. 

Principal investigator: Andras Palyi, Theory of Quantum Devices