NEWS & EVENTS

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15.01.2026

RISE Workshop Series 2026 Kicks Off on 18–19 March

QSens is pleased to launch the promo­tion of the RISE (Research, Innova­tion, Science & Entre­pre­neur­ship) workshop series, which will kick off on March 18–19, 2026, with its sixth edition at the Univer­sity of Stuttgart. RISE is designed to help early career researchers unlock the innova­tion poten­tial of their research and explore the career path of an innova­tor. The program offers a compre­hen­sive toolkit cover­ing entre­pre­neur­ship, innova­tion methods, team leader­ship, and knowl­edge trans­fer — all deliv­ered by high-quality speak­ers and experi­enced profes­sion­als from acade­mia, indus­try, startups, and the innova­tion ecosys­tem. The Kick-off Bootcamp on March 18–19 marks the start of the sixth RISE edition at the Insti­tute of Entre­pre­neur­ship and Innova­tion Science (ENI) at the Univer­sity of Stuttgart. RISE supports researchers in devel­op­ing skills in agile teamwork, design think­ing, intel­lec­tual property, pitch train­ing, and strate­gic innova­tion manage­ment. Regis­tra­tion We warmly invite early career researchers from all disci­plines and backgrounds to take part. Learn more and regis­ter via eveeno by March 10: https://eveeno.com/RISE‑6 . About RISE: RISE is launched by the QCLUB project within QSens, funded by the BMFTR, and imple­mented together with a strong partner network, includ­ing: the Falling Walls Foundation’s Young Entre­pre­neurs in Science Initia­tive TRACES – das Trans­fer­center der Univer­sität Stuttgart and many other partners from research, innova­tion, and indus­try We look forward to welcom­ing the next gener­a­tion of innova­tors to RISE 2026.

28.11.2025

From Lab to Market: Scien­cepre­neurs Night 2025 by ARENA2036

Origi­nal: Mia-Celine Zsohar, 27 Novem­ber 2025 On 26 Novem­ber 2025, ARENA2036 in Stuttgart became a meeting place for researchers, founders, and network partners who came together to discuss how scien­tific insights can find their way into market-ready innova­tions. The event, organized by the Insti­tute for Entre­pre­neur­ship and Innova­tion Research (ENI) in cooper­a­tion with Unternehmer­TUM XPRENEURS, offered workshops, keynote talks, and numer­ous oppor­tu­ni­ties for exchange and network­ing. More than 80 guests attended, includ­ing aspir­ing founders, estab­lished researchers, and alumni of the Elements4Founding and XPRENEURS programs. The event opened with a practice-oriented workshop led by Kathrin Lichius from Kinder­le­icht, who demon­strated how research ideas can be trans­formed into viable business models and highlighted the role that artifi­cial intel­li­gence can play in this process. This was followed by a guided tour of the ARENA2036 research campus, during which partic­i­pants gained insights into current projects and the innova­tion infra­struc­ture that supports young compa­nies in their early stages. Welcom­ing remarks by Prof. Peter Midden­dorf, Rector of the Univer­sity of Stuttgart, and Helmut Schelling, co-founder of Vector Infor­matik, empha­sized the impor­tance of the inter­play between research, entre­pre­neur­ship, and practi­cal appli­ca­tion. Project teams presented insights into ongoing initia­tives, includ­ing the transi­tion of Elements4Founding activ­i­ties into the QCLUB‑2 program within the QSENS Cluster4Future—an impor­tant step toward contin­u­ing inter­dis­ci­pli­nary entre­pre­neur­ship formats. In a panel discus­sion, founders and investors shared their experi­ences in trans­fer­ring scien­tific ideas into success­ful startups. After­wards, Fanny Giannou, CEO of Alithea Biotech, offered personal insights into the highs and lows of the found­ing journey in her keynote speech. The event concluded with a joint dinner, during which lively discus­sions, new connec­tions, and initial ideas for collab­o­ra­tion emerged. The event clearly demon­strated how essen­tial long-term support and inter­dis­ci­pli­nary collab­o­ra­tion are for trans­lat­ing scien­tific results into innov­a­tive applications—and left many partic­i­pants feeling motivated to continue along this path.

30.10.2025

Navigat­ing Science-Based Innova­tion – From Lab to Market

On 26 Novem­ber 2025, QSens, together with the Insti­tute for Entre­pre­neur­ship and Innova­tion Research (ENI) at the Univer­sity of Stuttgart and the Unternehmer­TUM Xpreneurs initia­tive, invites you to the event Navigat­ing Science-Based Innova­tion: From Lab to Market at ARENA2036 in Stuttgart. The focus of the event is on the experi­ences of founders at the inter­sec­tion of science, entre­pre­neur­ship, and high technol­ogy, with an empha­sis on research-based innova­tions and spin-offs. The program includes inspir­ing talks, a panel discus­sion, and network­ing during a shared dinner. The QCLUB‑2 project of the QSens Cluster4Future is a partner in organiz­ing the event. Partic­i­pa­tion is free, but regis­tra­tion is required: https://eveeno.com/sciencepreneurs-night-eni-utum

10.10.2025

QSens at Quantum Effects 2025: Highlights and Outcomes

On 7 and 8 October, the future cluster QSens partic­i­pated in this year’s Quantum Effects fair in Stuttgart – one of the leading inter­na­tional events for application-oriented quantum technolo­gies. QSens was repre­sented together with QuantumBW at a joint booth, provid­ing insights into ongoing projects and technol­ogy trans­fer activ­i­ties that connect cutting-edge research with indus­trial appli­ca­tions. The event once again highlighted the impor­tance of collab­o­ra­tion between research, startups, and indus­try in strength­en­ing the European quantum ecosys­tem. A highlight of the fair was the Quantum Break­fast, organized jointly by QSens, NXTGN, and CODE_n. This exclu­sive side event brought together repre­sen­ta­tives from startups, research, and indus­try to exchange ideas about current devel­op­ments in quantum technolo­gies. At thematic tables – includ­ing Quantum Comput­ing, Quantum Commu­ni­ca­tion & Security, Quantum Sensing, Photon­ics & Integrated Optics, Simula­tion & Model­ing, and Semicon­duc­tors – partic­i­pants discussed research, appli­ca­tions, and market poten­tial. Table Captains included Prof. Dr. Jens Anders (Univer­sity of Stuttgart, IIS, and QSens), Matthias Zimmer­mann (DLR), and Dr. Muham­mad Saeed (ARENA2036). The event provided an excel­lent setting for in-depth conver­sa­tions, sponta­neous encoun­ters, and new collab­o­ra­tions within the quantum commu­nity. Paral­lel to the fair, the QSens Annual Meeting took place, bring­ing together all project partners in the cluster to review current progress and upcom­ing milestones. The meeting offered a valuable oppor­tu­nity to gain insights into the diverse research and innova­tion projects within the cluster.

08.10.2025

QSens Annual Meeting 2025

Today, the QSens Annual Meeting 2025 took place. Repre­sen­ta­tives from partner insti­tu­tions came together to discuss the current status of projects and future devel­op­ments in the field of quantum sensing. The meeting provided a valuable oppor­tu­nity to present progress and results from ongoing research and devel­op­ment work, as well as to further strengthen collab­o­ra­tion within the QSens consor­tium. We thank all partic­i­pants for their contri­bu­tions and construc­tive discus­sions and look forward to contin­u­ing this success­ful cooper­a­tion in the coming year.

07.10.2025

QSens at Quantum Effects: Panel Discus­sion on Indus­tri­al­iz­ing Quantum Sensors

During the Quantum Effects fair, our QSens spokesper­son Jens Anders took part in the panel discus­sion “Indus­tri­al­iza­tion of Quantum Sensors: Challenges and Solutions.” The discus­sion provided fasci­nat­ing insights into how cutting-edge quantum sensing can be trans­ferred from research into indus­trial applications.

23.09.2025

QSens at Quantum Effects 2025

QSens will be repre­sented at Quantum Effects Stuttgart 2025 at the joint booth of QuantumBW. Visitors are warmly invited to stop by, meet the team, and learn more about our work in the field of quantum sensing and applications.

03.09.2025

From Theory to Appli­ca­tion: Quantum Breakfast

At the Quantum Break­fast held ahead of Quantum Effects Stuttgart 2025, current appli­ca­tions of quantum technolo­gies for businesses will be presented. Manag­ing direc­tors, innova­tors, and quantum experts will meet over coffee and crois­sants to exchange infor­ma­tion and discuss projects. Topics and examples include quantum-enabled AI, where automo­tive compa­nies use quantum-optimized algorithms to train fault detec­tion models more efficiently; materi­als science, where pharma­ceu­ti­cal compa­nies simulate new molecules on quantum comput­ers to accel­er­ate drug devel­op­ment; and indus­trial use cases in which semicon­duc­tor compa­nies collab­o­rate with quantum startups to improve produc­tion processes and reduce waste. The event is supported by QSens – Quantum Sensors of the Future, CODE_n, and NXTGN.

27.06.2025

QSens at World of Quantum 2025

QSens was repre­sented at World of Quantum in Munich from 24 to 27 June 2025 as part of the joint booth of QuantumBW. The inter­na­tional trade fair provided an excel­lent platform to present our latest devel­op­ments in the field of quantum sensing to a broad profes­sional audience and to estab­lish new contacts within the global quantum commu­nity. As part of the Baden-Württemberg cluster QuantumBW, we were able to demon­strate how versa­tile and application-oriented quantum technolo­gies already are today. We partic­u­larly appre­ci­ated the direct exchange with visitors, researchers, and repre­sen­ta­tives from indus­try and politics. We would like to sincerely thank every­one who visited our booth and engaged in conver­sa­tion with us, as well as QuantumBW for the excel­lent organi­za­tion. We are already looking forward to future events and excit­ing collaborations.

09.05.2025

QSens Engages in an Experi­ence Exchange on Innova­tion Ecosystems

This week, QSens took part in a cross-program exchange of experi­ences organized by Project Manage­ment Jülich (PtJ), Forschungszen­trum Jülich GmbH, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Educa­tion and Research (BMBF). More than 100 repre­sen­ta­tives from the initia­tives “Clusters4Future,” “Research Campus,” the “Leading-Edge Cluster Compe­ti­tion,” and “Clusters – Networks – Inter­na­tional” came together to exchange experi­ences, strate­gies, and challenges. The event focused on dialogue around best practices, approaches to cross-clustering, and gover­nance models for sustain­ing success­ful innova­tion ecosys­tems beyond the funding period. QSens gained numer­ous impulses, new perspec­tives, and valuable contacts from this exchange, all of which will sustain­ably support the further devel­op­ment of the quantum technol­ogy cluster. The event clearly demon­strated that long-term innova­tion success requires strong partner­ships, trust, and a clear strate­gic direc­tion. QSens looks forward to contin­u­ing this journey together with strong partners. We would like to sincerely thank the Federal Ministry of Educa­tion and Research (BMBF) and Project Manage­ment Jülich (PtJ) for organiz­ing the event and provid­ing this valuable oppor­tu­nity for exchange. Photo credit: Project Manage­ment Jülich

05.03.2025

Invita­tion to RISE V WORKSHOP SERIES

Join the 5th edition of RISE – Research, Innova­tion, Science & Entre­pre­neur­ship. RISE is a modular workshop series initi­ated by Elements4Founding and QCLUB, a project of QSens led by the Insti­tute for Entre­pre­neur­ship and Innova­tion Research (ENI). The program helps early-career researchers develop impor­tant skills for their future careers. In this workshop, you will learn the key skills of innova­tors, reflect on your own strengths and compe­ten­cies, work in agile teams, and explore strate­gies for conflict manage­ment. The workshop is held in collab­o­ra­tion with the Falling Walls Founda­tion and offers valuable insights and network­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties. Why partic­i­pate? Hands-on workshops with experi­enced coaches Flexi­ble partic­i­pa­tion – choose individ­ual, multi­ple, or all modules Earn 0.25 ECTS per workshop (for PhD students via GRADUS) Expand your network with peers, experts, and profes­sion­als from differ­ent fields Date: 2–3 April 2025 | 9:00–17:00 Location: ARENA2036, Pfaffen­waldring 19, 70569 Stuttgart Reserve your spot by regis­ter­ing for the modules you want via Eveeno. Regis­tra­tion closes on 25 March 2025. More infor­ma­tion: https://eveeno.com/rise‑v

22.01.2025

Recap of the 2nd funding phase Kick-off Meeting

On Wednes­day, 22 January 2025, we officially launched the new funding phase with a success­ful and produc­tive kick-off meeting! During the session, the new projects for this phase were presented, key organi­za­tional topics were discussed, and the next steps were coordi­nated. Our special thanks go to the Federal Ministry of Educa­tion and Research (BMBF), which initi­ated and funds Cluster4Future, giving us the oppor­tu­nity to grow and pursue ground­break­ing research. We would also like to thank PtJ (Project Manage­ment Jülich) for provid­ing us with the chance to gain valuable first-hand insights. A heart­felt thank you to all partners who partic­i­pated and presented. We would also like to extend special thanks to the repre­sen­ta­tives from the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of Baden-Württemberg and the Univer­sity of Stuttgart for their invalu­able support. Here’s to a success­ful phase full of excit­ing projects and to contin­ued excel­lent collab­o­ra­tion with a fantas­tic team!