Launched in 2025, QuanTech@Paris brings together expertise in physics, computer science, and the humanities to accelerate the development of quantum sciences and technologies and to strengthen synergies between research, education, and industry.
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A structuring project for the quantum ecosystem
QuanTech@Paris brings together the complementary expertise of researchers in computer science, theoretical and experimental physics, as well as specialists in the history and philosophy of science. Led by Université Paris Cité in partnership with Université Sorbonne Paris Nord and Inria, the project aims to create a flexible and agile local structure to foster cooperation between teams and disciplines.
Fostering synergies, visibility, and attractiveness
This initiative provides a fertile framework for the rapid emergence of new ideas, the valorization of scientific results, and increased attractiveness in quantum education and research. It also paves the way for strengthened partnerships with industry and innovation stakeholders.
A high-impact IdEx initiative
As an Initiative of Excellence (inIdEx), QuanTech@Paris exemplifies Université Paris Cité’s strategy to support ambitious, structuring interdisciplinary projects. It reflects the university’s commitment to promoting scientific excellence while fostering interdisciplinarity, collaboration, and openness to society.
Team
Scientific Director: Frédéric Magniez and Sara Ducci
Project Manager: Hélène Prunier
Calls for proposals
Discover the InIdEx calls here
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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.