WE ARE QSENS.

As a quantum cluster, QSens brings progress to the markets of the future. QSens researchers and indus­try partners work hand in hand.

Behind QSens stand the Univer­si­ties of Stuttgart and Ulm, three non-university research insti­tutes, and around 20 indus­trial partners, all united by one goal: to advance ground­break­ing research.

Insti­tute of Micro­elec­tron­ics Ulm University

The Insti­tute of Micro­elec­tron­ics conducts applied research and devel­op­ment in the field of micro­elec­tron­ics and collab­o­rates closely with indus­try and other research institutions.

3rd Physics Insti­tute Univer­sity of Stuttgart

One of the world’s leading insti­tutes for quantum technolo­gies, partic­u­larly in the field of high-spatial-resolution quantum sensing.

Boehringer Ingel­heim

It devel­ops ground­break­ing thera­pies across three business areas: human pharma­ceu­ti­cals, animal health, and biopharmaceuticals.

Bosch Group

A leading inter­na­tional technol­ogy and services company.

Charité — Medical Univer­sity Berlin 

A world-leading labora­tory in the clini­cal appli­ca­tion of brain–computer interfaces.

Die Diatope GmbH 

Has positioned itself as a pioneer, using unique CVD diamond and color-center manufac­tur­ing technolo­gies to ensure a reliable supply of customized NV diamonds.

eemag­ine GmbH 

It is revolu­tion­iz­ing the neurotech­nol­ogy landscape, offer­ing cutting-edge products and services tailored to the study and treat­ment of human brain function.

ENI ‑Insti­tute for Entre­pre­neur­ship and Innova­tion Research at Univer­sity of Stuttgart

The insti­tute promotes entre­pre­neur­ship in both theory and practice through an inter­dis­ci­pli­nary approach that combines new technolo­gies, innova­tion, and science with the concept of sustainability.

Fraun­hofer IPA

Creates seamless human–machine inter­faces based on quantum sensors.

Hahn-Schickard

Devel­ops intel­li­gent products using microsys­tems technology.

IIS – Insti­tute of Smart Sensors and Theoret­i­cal Electri­cal Engineering

Quantum technolo­gies, integrated inter­face electron­ics for quantum sensors, and scalable sensor integra­tion concepts.

Infineon Technolo­gies AG (IFX)

A world-leading provider of semicon­duc­tor solutions.

Insti­tute for Complex Quantum Systems Univer­sity of Ulm

It is a leading insti­tute in the field of quantum-dynamic simula­tions of open quantum systems and trans­port processes in mesoscopic solid-state struc­tures, partic­u­larly super­con­duct­ing circuits and spin systems.

Insti­tute of Micro­elec­tron­ics Stuttgart — IMS Chips

Driving innova­tion in micro­elec­tron­ics: quantum-based sensing with QSens.

Insti­tute of Quantum Optics Univer­sity of Ulm

It has exten­sive exper­tise in solid-state quantum physics, includ­ing the optical detec­tion of individ­ual quantum systems, methods for coher­ent control, as well as optical spectroscopy and magnetic resonance.

Insti­tute of Theoret­i­cal Physics Univer­sity of Ulm

Research in quantum technolo­gies and their appli­ca­tions in the life sciences.

IOC – Insti­tute of Organic Chemistry Univer­sity of Stuttgart

Researches function­al­ized carbon nanoma­te­ri­als based on diamond.

ISS – Insti­tute for Signal Process­ing and System Theory Univer­sity of Stuttgart

Has been teach­ing and conduct­ing research for two decades in the fields of model-based signal process­ing and feature-based pattern recog­ni­tion, and for many years increas­ingly in the field of deep learning.

MiDiaTec GmbH

Processes and produces high-quality single-crystal diamonds using high-pressure synthe­sis and the chemi­cal vapor deposi­tion (CVD) method.

Nanoscribe

The company devel­ops and sells 3D print­ers and grayscale litho­g­ra­phy systems world­wide. As a market leader, it is known for excep­tional preci­sion, quality, and speed in additive manufacturing.

neuro­Conn GmbH 

Application-oriented medical technol­ogy used in neuro­sci­en­tific and clini­cal research, as well as in the diagno­sis and treat­ment of neuropsy­cho­log­i­cal disorders.

Noxygen

Focuses on the medical appli­ca­tions of EPR spectroscopy.

Nvision

Devel­op­ment and commer­cial­iza­tion of novel medical imaging and sensor applications.

Ottobock

The medical technol­ogy company Ottobock, involved in the QHMI2 project, devel­ops, manufac­tures, and markets innov­a­tive products for people with limited mobility.

Q.Ant

A high-tech start-up devel­op­ing quantum sensors and photonic processors.

Qinu GmbH

Devel­ops and manufac­tures cutting-edge cryogenic systems reach­ing millikelvin temper­a­tures for indus­try and research.

Qnami

Devel­ops funda­men­tally new technolo­gies that lever­age quantum mechanics.

Ulm Univer­sity Medical Center

Devel­op­ment of efficient MRI/MRS measure­ment techniques and recon­struc­tion methods, as well as new system concepts, with special empha­sis on correc­tion methods to compen­sate for gradi­ent field distor­tions and motion-induced image artifacts.

Univer­sity of Tübingen

It actively promotes the positive devel­op­ment of society and peace­ful coexis­tence, as well as the sustain­able devel­op­ment of the economy and the protec­tion of the environment.

Vacuum­schmelze

A world-leading manufac­turer of high-quality magnetic specialty materi­als and solutions made from them.

Vanguard

Construc­tion of high-precision two-photon litho­g­ra­phy systems to advance photonic integration.

PARTNERS OF THE FIRST FUNDING PHASE

Airbus Defence and Space Systems 

It covers a broad spectrum of civil­ian and military space services and applications.

Bruker

The Bruker Corpo­ra­tion devel­ops, manufac­tures, and sells high-quality measure­ment instru­ments for analyz­ing the physi­cal struc­ture and biolog­i­cal charac­ter­is­tics of molecules and atoms.

Endress + Hauser

Endress+Hauser is a globally leading provider of measure­ment and automa­tion technol­ogy for processes and laboratories.

Insti­tute of Microin­te­gra­tion IFM Univer­sity of Stuttgart

The Insti­tute of Microin­te­gra­tion special­izes in the assem­bly and inter­con­nec­tion technol­ogy of microsys­tems. It conducts research on innov­a­tive processes, materi­als, and methods for the small­est struc­tures and systems.

Rentschler Biopharma SE

Provides process devel­op­ment and produc­tion of biopharmaceuticals.

SpaceTech

Offers a broad range of products and services for science, Earth obser­va­tion, naviga­tion, and commer­cial space missions.

Swabian Instru­ments

Swabian Instru­ments is a company special­iz­ing in test and measure­ment technol­ogy, based in Stuttgart.

OUR NETWORK

Our network consists of research insti­tu­tions, compa­nies, and educa­tional stake­hold­ers with whom we jointly imple­ment projects and events in the field of quantum sensing. Through these collab­o­ra­tions, we strengthen innova­tion, knowl­edge trans­fer, and the visibil­ity of quantum technol­ogy applications.

QOOOL Sensing

QOOOL Sensing makes quantum sensing acces­si­ble and tangi­ble through inter­ac­tive learn­ing materi­als and sensor kits for schools, higher educa­tion, and the general public. The aim is to spark enthu­si­asm for quantum technolo­gies, convey knowl­edge, and develop innov­a­tive educa­tional appli­ca­tions that harness the poten­tial of quantum sensing.

NQUA

NQUA project is devel­op­ing a quantum sensor capable of detect­ing 19F NMR signals from harmful PFAS. In combi­na­tion with a novel ultra­sonic reactor, this will enable the controlled degra­da­tion of PFAS in waste­water and drink­ing water.