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Together with partners from science and industry the state government gave the go-ahead for Quantum BW the states joint innovation initiative for quantum technologies and presented the Baden-Wrttemberg quantum strategy.High-performance quantum computers ultra-sensitive sensors or particularly precise MRI devices quantum technology offers enormous opportunities in the central areas of society such as health mobility and climate protection and plays a key role in determining the ability to innovate and value creation. With the support of the state global players from the economy have joined forces with universities and research institutes to form Quantum BW . Together with partners from science and business Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann Science Minister Petra Olschowski and Economics Minister Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut on Friday April 21 2023 atCenter for Applied Quantum Technology ZAQuant at the University of Stuttgart gave the go-ahead for the innovation offensive and presented the states quantum strategy PDF .Quantum technologies are a key technology of the future. They have the potential to transform our world in ways we never imagined before.Prime Minister Winfried KretschmannQuantum technologies are a key technology of the future. They have the potential to transform our world in ways we never imagined before. A quantum computer for example calculates millions of times faster than a conventional PC. It calculates in parallel and not sequentially. The quantum computer beats every supercomputer. And quantum sensors can bring enormous progress in medical technology for example for faster and better cancer diagnostics. And we are only at the beginning of the development With quantum technologies we will be able to measure analyze and calculate with high precision and with incredible accuracy. Baden-Wrttemberg has outstanding quantum expertise in science and industry. With Quantum BWLets set the course now so that Baden-Wrttemberg can expand this leading position said Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann. The fact that business science and politics have now closed ranks means that the first concrete products marketable applications and regional added value can be expected in three to five years.Quantum BW builds on a strong networkQuantum BW is based on a successful network in which strong partners from science and industry are already collaborating successfully in a variety of ways creating added value for society for example through innovations in medical diagnostics and imaging. With Quantum BWthe state government is investing in a long-term structure and overarching umbrella brand that will further strengthen this network and make it even more visible internationally. In this way we also increase the attractiveness for highly qualified researchers and specialists. We are starting where Baden-Wrttemberg is already particularly strong In the field of quantum sensors in particular there is a high concentration of excellent research institutions and leading companies said Science Minister Petra Olschowski. This focus combined with the strong involvement of industrial partners distinguishes Quantum BW from other networks in Germany.Country should take the leadAs a leading innovation and industrial region in Germany and Europe Baden-Wrttemberg must play an important role in global competition in quantum technologies. It is important that we are at the forefront of value creation with innovative quantum sensors or quantum computing applications. And we can only do that if we unite all the players and pull together said Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut Minister for Economy Labor and Tourism. With Quantum BW we are bringing together players from business science and politics in Baden-Wrttemberg in order to create new industrial pillars in the state from quantum innovations says Hoffmeister-Kraut.The faces of Quantum BW are the two spokespersons for science and business Professor Joachim Ankerhold head of the Institute for Complex Quantum Systems at the University of Ulm and Dr. Volkmar Denner Scientific Advisor to the Bosch Group in the field of quantum technology .Based on a research landscape in the quantum sciences that is already internationally unique we want to take the final leap into the technology of the future with Quantum BW initially for quantum sensors but then also for quantum computing. The prospect of using quantum mechanical properties of defects in diamonds for example to be able to detect the tiniest magnetic fields with unprecedented spatial resolution opens up unimagined perspectives in medical diagnostics. Even if quantum computing still needs significantly more fundamental development work it has the potential to revolutionize materials research or logistics for example said Quantum BW spokesman Professor Joachim Ankerhold.Quantum BW spokesman Dr. Volkmar Denner added Quantum technologies have great disruptive potential but require high upfront investments and perseverance. It will be possible with quantum sensors to measure signals that are many times smaller than with conventional sensors. This can result in completely new applications for example in medical technology. A long-term vision is to be able to control devices with our thoughts.The Baden-Wrttemberg quantum strategy summarizes the strategic objectives and fields of action of Quantum BW and presents a binding roadmap for the next ten years. The four fields of action are networking visibility cooperation projects infrastructure spin-offs education and training.
