Overview
Quantum has now been widely identified as one of the critical areas that will shape our digital future. In the coming years, we are expected to see an innovative ecosystem around quantum computing and quantum technologies that consists of both public and private research organisations, as well as a worldwide sustainable quantum industry that involves startups and established enterprises at various scale utilising and commercing with quantum technologies. In response to the rapid development of quantum research and the growing demand of skilled workers in the field, we propose to establish the SDU Quantum Hub, a research and education initiative that will consolidate and expand SDU’s scientific leadership and excellence in quantum computing and quantum technologies .
Objective of SDU Quantum Hub
The general objective of SDU Quantum Hub is to increase quantum computing research at SDU and to catalyse collaboration across different faculties around quantum science and quantum computing technologies. The SDU Quantum Hub will become the nodal centre that brings together researchers and students across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research innovation. The hub will also connect industrial partners, enterprises, and public sectors to SDU to promote application of the new quantum technologies to address the scientific, societal and economic challenges important to our times.
Strategic significance of SDU Quantum Hub
Quantum is a highly strategic area for SDU. We are already hosting world-leading researchers in quantum mathematics, quantum chemistry, quantum physics, quantum information theory and quantum networks in various faculties. Our researchers are discovering and developing quantum science that will push the boundaries of what quantum technologies can do today and shape the quantum future of Denmark and the world. We therefore must join forces to inform the wide-ranging stakeholders (students, researchers, industry, public sectors) our leadership and excellence in quantum development. The SDU Quantum Hub will help us increase brand exposure for
- Attracting world-class researchers and increasing students enrollments at SDU
- Growing towards a glocal centre of excellence of quantum research and activities
- Becoming a preferred location for industry collaboration and investment