Quantum Ecosystems Germany

Quantum Ecosystems in Germany

Gain insights into Germany’s thriving quantum landscape with our comprehensive overview of quantum ecosystems in Germany. This resource presents a curated view of the most relevant regional quantum initiatives, covering key aspects such as geographic focus, technological strengths, stakeholder networks, and available infrastructure.

By exploring the German quantum initiatives, you’ll discover how regional hubs—from Hamburg to Stuttgart—are advancing quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communication. The ecosystem map reveals regional quantum networks, helping identify strengths, connect with partners, and foster new collaborations across science, industry, and policy.

Explore the diversity of quantum technologies in Germany and uncover where the future is being built—powered by a nationwide effort to drive innovation, scale capabilities, and support the growth of a world-class quantum economy.

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Berlin

Cities/Towns Covered: Berlin

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (quantum photonics implementations)
  • Quantum Communication (quantum networks and network security)
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Enabling Technologies (microelectrons and photonics)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 46

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Shared Facilities (office workspace)
  • Networking Platforms

Offers:

  • Funding
  • Grants
  • Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)
  • Inkubator
 
Stakeholders:
  1. Adva Network Security GmbH
  2. Akhetonics GmbH
  3. Anabrid GmbH
  4. APE Angewandte Physik & Elektronik GmbH
  5. AQLS UG
  6. Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH
  7. Bundesdruckerei GmbH
  8. DB Systel GmbH
  9. Deutsche Telekom AG – T-Labs
  10. DIGALOG Industrie-Mikroelektronik GmbH
  11. DLR German Aerospace Center
  12. Eagleyard Photonics GmbH
  13. Ferdinand-Braun-Institut
  14. Forschungsfabrik Mikroelektronik Deutschland (FMD)
  15. Fraunhofer FOKUS
  16. Fraunhofer IZM
  17. Frele Universitat Berlin Dahlem
  18. Fujitsu
  19. Heinrich-Hertz-Institut
  20. HOLOEYE Photonics AG
  21. Humboldt-Innovation GmbH
  22. Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
  23. JCMWave GmbH
  24. KI Park e.V.
  25. Kipu Quantum GmbH
  26. Leap Coworking Berlin
  27. Leibniz-institute for Crystal Growth
  28. M Squared Lasers UG
  29. Max-Born-Institut Berlin
  30. Menlo Systems GmbH
  31. Nomad Atomics GmbH
  32. Optec-Berlin-Brandenburg (OpTecBB) e.V.
  33. Paul Drude Institute for Solid State Electronics
  34. PicoQuant GmbH
  35. PTB, Braunschweig and Berlin
  36. Q-CTRL
  37. Quantistry GmbH
  38. Quantune Technologies GmbH
  39. QUARTIQ GmbH
  40. Technical University of Berlin
  41. THOSS Media GmbH
  42. University of Applied Sciences Berlin
  43. Welerstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS)
  44. Zuse-Institut Berlin

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Nordrhein-Westfalens

Cities/Towns Covered: Dusseldorf

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (Supercomputer)
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 13

Infrastructure and Networks: Networking Platforms

Offers:

  • Funding
  • Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders

  1. Bundesverband für den Schutz Kritischer Infrastrukturen e.V.
  2. Aitonomi Space GmbH
  3. AIXTRON SE
  4. AMO GmbH
  5. ARQUE Systems GmbH
  6. Bechtle GmbH & Co. KG, IT-Systemhaus Bonn/Köln
  7. BHO Legal
  8. CeNTech GmbH
  9. Condensed Matter Theory, TU Dortmund
  10. Covestro Deutschland AG
  11. DB Systel GmbH
  12. DEMCON Germany GmbH
  13. Deutsche Telekom, TLabs
  14. Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
  15. duotec GmbH
  16. EdgeWave GmbH
  17. eleQtron GmbH
  18. Exzellenzcluster ML4Q “Materie und Licht für Quanteninformation”
  19. FH Münster, HLB-Labor, Quanten-Sensorik, QNRG, Quanten-Computing, BMS
  20. Finanz Informatik GmbH & Co. KG
  21. Forschungszentrum Jülich
  22. Fraunhofer IMS
  23. Fraunhofer SCAI
  24. Fraunhofer-Institut für Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik FHR
  25. Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT
  26. Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie IPT
  27. Fujitsu Germany GmbH
  28. GAMS Software GmbH
  29. Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt
  30. Hochschule Ruhr West – HRW FabLab
  31. Institut für Photonische Quantensysteme (PhoQS)
  32. IQM Quantum Computers
  33. Leibniz Gymnasium | Dortmund International School
  34. LIOP-TEC GmbH
  35. Lippe Innovations
  36. Lore-Lorentz-Schule
  37. Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP)
  38. microTEC Gesellschaft für Mikrotechnologie mbH
  39. Microwave Photonics GmbH
  40. neQxt
  41. NMWP Management GmbH
  42. Parity Quantum Computing Germany GmbH
  43. ParTec AG
  44. PHOTONICPARTS (XCCES GmbH)
  45. Pixel Photonics GmbH
  46. Qruise GmbH
  47. Quantum Delta NL
  48. Quantum Leap by Diplomatic Council
  49. Quantum-Micro-Solutions
  50. Rosenberger-OSI GmbH & Co. OHG | Optical Solutions & Infrastructure
  51. Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Lehrstuhl für Quanteninformation
  52. RWTH Aachen
  53. SIEGERT WAFER GmbH
  54. TU Dortmund
  55. TU Dortmund, Fakultät Physik, AG Halbleiterquantenoptik
  56. TU Dortmund, Lehrstuhl für Mikro- und Nanoelektronik
  57. Uni Münster
  58. Universität Duisburg-Essen, CENIDE
  59. Universität Duisburg-Essen, Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik
  60. Universität Siegen
  61. Universität Siegen, Laboratory of Nano-Optics

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

Cities/Towns Covered: Metropolitan area Hamburg

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (ion traps & neutral atoms)
  • Enabling Technologies (development of chip technology)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 54

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Shared Facilities (office workspace)
  • Networking Platforms

Offers:

  • Funding
  • Quantum Summer School
  • Site Development and Business Attraction
  • Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders:

  1. Government
    Behörde für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Innovation
    Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke
  2. Innovation Center
    DESY Innovation Factory
    DLR Quantum Computing Initiative
    Hamburg Innovation Port
    Start-up Labs Bahrenfeld
    Tempowerk Hamburg
  3. Facilitator
    Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg
    Hamburg Aviation
    Hamburg Invest
    Hamburg Quantum Innovation Capital
    Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank
    Life Science Nord
    Logistik-Initiative Hamburg
  4. University
    Helmut-Schmidt-University
    Technical University Hamburg
    University of Hamburg
    University of Lübeck
  5. Research Institution
    Center for Optical Quantum Technologies
    DESY
    DLR Institute of Air Transport
    DLR Institute of Software Technology
    Fraunhofer CML
    Fraunhofer IAP
    Fraunhofer IAPT
    Fraunhofer ISIT
    Fraunhofer ITMP
    Institute for Information Systems
    Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter
    TUHH Institute for Algorithms and Complexity
    TUHH Institute for High-Frequency Technology
    TUHH Institute for Microsystem Technology
    TUHH Institute for Quantum Inspired and Quantum Optimization
    UHH Institute for Quantum Physics
  6. Company
    Airbus
    EVIDEN
    Fairplay Towage Group
    FEHRMANN
    Hamburg Port Authority
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG
    Lufthansa Industry Solutions
    Magnicon
    NXP Semiconductors Germany
    Schäfter+Kirchhoff
    Spectrum Instrumentation
    soft-park
  7. Start-up
    CyberSeQ
    eleQtron
    EQCITED
    Noisy Labs
    ParityQC
    QuBalt
    QUDORA
    Universal Quantum

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Bayern

Cities/Towns Covered: Munich

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (superconducting qubits, neutral-atom qubits, trapped-ion-qubits)
  • Quantum Communication
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Enabling Technologies (Optical systems and photonics)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms (Munich Quantum Software Stack MQSS)

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 46

Infrastructure and Networks: Shared Facilities (office workspace, Quantum Technology Park (Joint center)) 

Offers:

  • Funding
  • Grants
  • Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders:

       Research institutes

  1. Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW)

    1. Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ)

    2. WaltherMeißner Institute for Low Temperature Research (WMI)

  2.  Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (FhG)
    1. Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security (AISEC)
    2. Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT)
    3. Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS)
    4. Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB)
    5. Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems (IKS)
  3.  Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
    1. Department Elektrotechnik-Elektronik-Informationstechnik (EEI)
    2. Department of Physics (PH)
  4.  German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    1. Oberpfaffenhofen
  5. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    1. Faculty of Physics (PH)
    2. Institute of Informatics (IN)
  6. Max Planck Society (MPG)
    1. Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL)
    2. Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ)
    3. Max Planck Semiconductor Laboratory (HLL)
  7. Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    1. School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT)
    2. School of Natural Sciences (NAT)
    3. Walter Schottky Institute (WSI)

      Industry

  1. Airbus
  2. AQT
  3. Attocube
  4. BMW Group
  5. CAENels
  6. Datev
  7. Highfinesse
  8. Infineon
  9. IQM
  10. Keysight
  11. Kiutra
  12. MenloSystems
  13. Munich Quantum Software Company
  14. Optware
  15. Parityqc
  16. Peak Quantum
  17. Planqc
  18. Qruise
  19. Quandela
  20. Quantagonia
  21. Quantinuum
  22. Quantum Diamonds
  23. Quartiq
  24. Qubig
  25. Qutools
  26. Reply Machine Learning
  27. SAP
  28. Thorlabs
  29. Toptica
  30. Zurich Instruments

      Academia:

  1. Equahumo
  2. Freie Universitat Berlin
  3. Forschunginstitut Cyber Defence
  4. Universitat Heidelberg
  5. Julich Forschungzentrum
  6. MCQST
  7. MUNIQC-Atoms
  8. MUNIQC-SC
  9. Technische Hochschule Nurnberg
  10. OTH Regensburg
  11. PASQuans
  12. Universitat Regensburg
  13. University of Stuttgart
  14. Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen
  15. Julius Maximilians Universitat Wurzburg

    Network: 

  1. Bayern Innovativ
  2. Invest in Bavaria
  3. PushQuantum
  4. World of Quantum

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Rhineland-Palatinate

Cities/Towns Covered: Mainz, Kaiserslautern

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (stored ion, neutral atom)
  • Quantum Communication
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology (sensors using individual color centers in diamond)
  • Enabling Technologies (integrated micro-optics, chip development)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 13

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Shared Facilities (Competence Center Quantum Computing Rhineland-Palatinate) 
  • Networking Platform 

Offers: Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders:

  1. Data Cybernetics 
  2. Debeka 
  3. Highfinesse 
  4. JoS Quantum 
  5. MenloSystems 
  6. NEQT 
  7. SCHOTT 
  8. SPECTRUM 
  9. Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität 
  10. Fraunhofer ITWM 
  11. Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz 
  12. German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence 
  13. Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz 

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Baden-Württemberg

Cities/Towns Covered: Stuttgart, Ulm, Freiburg

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (quantum computers based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond)
  • Quantum Communication (inauguration of a 20-kilometer fiber optic test line)
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Enabling Technologies
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms
  • Governance, Standards, and Certification

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 35

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Shared Facilities (high-performance computing centers) 
  • Networking Platforms

Offers: Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders:

  • Companies:
  1. Advanced Quantum GmbH 
  2. AITAD GmbH 
  3. Balluff GmbH 
  4. Carl Zeiss AG 
  5. EnBW AG 
  6. Eviden Germany GmbH 
  7. Festo SE & Co. KG 
  8. Hensoldt Sensors GmbH 
  9. HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH 
  10. IBM Deutschland GmbH 
  11. Kipu Quantum GmbH 
  12. Mercedes-Benz-Group AG 
  13. Nvision Imaging Technologies GmbH 
  14. Q.ANT GmbH 
  15. Quantum Brilliance GmbH 
  16. Quantum Machines Ltd. 
  17. Robert Bosch GmbH 
  18. Thales Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG 
  19. Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG 
  20. TRUMPF SE+ Co. KG
  • Universities:
  1. Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) 
  2. Heidelberg University 
  3. Hochschule Karlsruhe 
  4. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 
  5. Ulm University 
  6. University of Freiburg 
  7. University of Konstanz 
  8. University of Stuttgart 
  9. University of Tubingen
  • Research Institutions:
  1. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V, 
  2. German Aerospace Center (DLR) 
  3. Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft fur angewandte Forschung e.V, 
  4. Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.V, 
  • Further Institutions:
  1. Baden-Wurttemberg International 
  2. Technoseum-Landesmuseum fur Technik und Arbeit in Mannheim 

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Niedersachsen

Cities/Towns Covered: Hannover

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum Computing Hardware (ion traps)
  • Quantum Communication
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Enabling Technologies (microelectronics, photonics)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms
  • Governance, Standards and Certification

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 12

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Shared Facilities (labs and office workspace) 
  • Networking Platforms

Offers:

  • Funding
  • Grants
  • Quantum Programs by (Educational Institutions, …)
  • Accelerators

Stakeholders:

  • Research Institutions and Universities:
  1. Leibniz Universität Hannover 
  2. Technische Universität Braunschweig 
  3. Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 
  4. Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics 
  5. German Aerospace Center (DLR) 
  • Industry Partners: 
  1. eleQtron GmbH 
  2. NXP Semiconductors Germany 
  3. Parity Quantum Computing Germany 
  4. QUDORA Technologies GmbH 
  5. Universal Quantum Deutschland 
  • Government and Funding Bodies: 
  1. Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony 
  2. Volkswagen Foundation 

Country: Germany

State (Bundesland): Saxony

Cities/Towns Covered: Dresden, Leipzig, Chemnitz, Freiberg, Görlitz, Zittau, Zwickau, Mittweida

Key Focus Areas:

  • Quantum physics & chemistry
  • Quantum materials
  • Quantum Computing Hardware (quantum computers based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, ion traps, Spin qubits)
  • Quantum Software and Algorithms
  • Quantum Communication
  • Quantum Sensing and Metrology
  • Enabling Technologies
  • Governance, Standards, and Certification
  • Quantum didactics and education

Key Metrics: No. of Stakeholders: 35

Infrastructure and Networks:

  • Knowledge and know-how transfer
  • Shared Facilities (room-temperature SaxonQ quantum computer, Application centers)
  • Networking Platforms

Offers:

  • Network Platforms, Lobbying, Funding strategies, Quantum Programs (Educational Institutions, …)

Stakeholders:

  • Companies:
    1. Infineon Technologies AG
    2. Quantum SaxonQ
    3. Quantum Technologies GmbH
    4. NaMLab gGmbH
    5. Montana Instruments
    6. RPE InfraTherm GmbH
    7. Saxony Trade & Invest Corp.

  • Universities:
    1. Leipzig University
    2. Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
    3. Technische Universität Chemnitz (TUC)
    4. Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBF)
    5. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG)
    6. Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTWD)
    7. WHZ Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau University of Applied Sciences
    8. Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK)
    9. Hochschule Mittweida University of Applied Sciences

  • Research Institutions:
    1. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.; Fraunhofer Institutes: Photonic Microsystems IPMS, Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU, Integrated Circuits IIS, Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB, Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS, Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB
    2. Leibniz Association; Leibniz Institutes: Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden IFW, Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)
    3. Helmholtz Association; Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V.,
    4. CASUS Center for Advanced Systems Understanding
    5. Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V; Max Planck Institutes: Chemical Physics of Solids (CPfS), Physics of Complex Systems (PKS)
    6. German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    7. German Centre for Astrophysics (DZA)

  • Competence Networks and Society
    1. Silicon Saxony e.V.
    2. Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat – Complexity, Topology and Dynamics in Quantum Matter
    3. Cluster of Excellence CeTI – Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop
    4. OES – Organic Electronics Saxony e.V.
    5. QAPPS Center for Applied Quantum Computing Saxony
    6. The QUARKS-Project at TUD (QUAntenkommunikation netzweRke Kompetenz für die gesellSchaft)
    7. ScaDS.AI Competence Center for scalable data analytics and artificial intelligence
    8. Saxon Institute for Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning sicim
    9. Application Center for Quantum Communication at Fraunhofer Institute IIS
    10. High Performance Center Functional Integration in Micro- and Nanoelectronics at Fraunhofer Institute IPMS

  • Further Institutions
    1. Technische Sammlungen Dresden
    2. Dresden Chip Academy

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