InIdEx Calls for proposals
The QuanTech@Paris initiative, supported by IdEx Université Paris Cité, is launching its annual calls for proposals to support research in quantum technologies across its network.
Three calls are yearly open:
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Intervention Call – For urgent repairs or replacements
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Invitation Call – For supporting external invitations
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Equipment Call – For funding the purchase of research equipment
Each call is intended to strengthen the QuanTech@Paris network. Applications must be submitted in English, with supporting documents as specified in the individual guidelines.
Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file by email to quantech@u-paris.fr
Calls 2025/2026
Intervention Call
Invitation Call
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Biphoton state generation and engineering with bright hybrid III–V/silicon photonic devices
The QITE team at the MPQ Laboratory, in collaboration with STMicroelectronics, C2N, and INPHYNI, published a paper in Optica Quantum on the generation and engineering of two-photon states using III-V/SOI hybrid devices.
Quantum Computing and Quantum Physics Explained Differently
Quantum computing and quantum physics are now major scientific disciplines, but they remain complex to understand. To make them more accessible to non-expert audiences, Sophie Laplante, Associate Professor in algorithms and quantum and classical computational complexity at IRIF, the Fundamental Computer Science Research Institute (Université Paris Cité/CNRS), and appointed Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) in 2025 under the Science Communication Chair, designs educational tools.
Quantum Signals and TUPHO: Two Examples of Quantum Innovation at Université Paris Cité
Quantum computing and quantum physics are now attracting growing interest from industry. Iordanis Kerenidis, Research Director in quantum computing at IRIF, the Fundamental Computer Science Research Institute (Université Paris Cité/CNRS), is developing solutions to stabilize financial markets. Ivan Favero, Research Director in quantum physics at the MPQ laboratory, Materials and Quantum Phenomena (Université Paris Cité/CNRS), is leading the TUPHO project, winner of an ERC Proof of Concept grant, which aims to improve the precision of photonic resonators.
Université Paris Cité: Home to Two Major Quantum Communities
2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. In this context, Université Paris Cité looks back at major quantum-related initiatives carried out within the institution. The Algorithms and Complexity team at IRIF, the Fundamental Computer Science Research Institute (Université Paris Cité/CNRS) and the MPQ laboratory, Materials and Quantum Phenomena (Université Paris Cité/CNRS) now form two communities that notably conduct activities in quantum computing and quantum physics. Miklos Santha, Emeritus Research Director in quantum computing and founder of the Algorithms and Complexity team at IRIF, and Sara Ducci, Professor at Université Paris Cité at the MPQ laboratory, reflect on the history of these two communities.