QUTAC - Quantum Technology & Application Consortium

We bring quantum computing to the level of large-scale industrial application and position our companies for a new digital future. Together, we want to strengthen Germany’s digital sovereignty, develop applications to market maturity and highlight opportunities for funding.

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Another example that gives me hope is quantum technologies. We are already at the forefront of research in this field worldwide. Now it's a matter of bringing these research results into application and forming the start of a value chain.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Source: Bundesregierung.de // Photo: acatech/David Ausserhofer

Position paper on the German government’s high-tech agenda

The German government’s high-tech agenda provides an important impetus for quantum computing, quantum sensor technology, and quantum communication as strategic fields of the future. As a consortium of 14 leading companies in Germany and Europe, we welcome the clear commitment to quantum technologies and to strengthening our country’s technological sovereignty. We see it as our task to help shape the implementation of the agenda and support the federal government in its work.

In our new position paper, we therefore formulate concrete recommendations for action. 

Germany has what it takes to take on an international pioneering role. What is crucial now is targeted implementation with clear milestones and the involvement of all relevant stakeholders from industry, science, and politics. 

Only together can we secure our economic strength, digital sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness in the global innovation race. 

You can download the entire position paper here.

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Applying quantum computing

About QUTAC

Who we are. And how we will make quantum computing commercially successful.

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QUTAC brings together leading companies from Germany.

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The industrialisation of quantum computing has only just begun. At QUTAC, important German companies come together to put our country and Europe at the forefront of the development of this crucial future technology.
Dr. Reinhard Ploss Representative of QUTAC

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Position paper on the German government's high-tech agenda

The German government's high-tech agenda provides an important impetus for quantum computing, quantum sensor technology, and quantum communication as strategic fields of the future. As a consortium of 14 leading companies in Germany and Europe, we welcome the clear commitment to quantum technologies and to strengthening our country's technological sovereignty. We see it as our task to help shape the implementation of the agenda and support the federal government in its work.

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QUTAC Material Science Working Group publishes new paper in Journal of Physics Communications

On July 7, 2025, the QUTAC Material Science Working Group has published a new paper, “Generating approximate ground states of strongly correlated quantum many-body systems through quantum imaginary time evolution” in the Journal of Physics Communications. The analysis helps chart a realistic path toward practical quantum advantage in materials science, identifying both opportunities and challenges that need addressing as we move toward fault-tolerant quantum computers. For more information on the paper, as well as on our other publications, please have a look at our work.

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Deutsche Telekom Takes Over QUTAC-Chairmanship from July 2025

From July 2025, Deutsche Telekom will take over the chairmanship of the Quantum Technology & Application Consortium (QUTAC) from Siemens – a regular change that brings fresh momentum and emphasizes the strength of collective responsibility.   With its proven expertise in network technologies and quantum communication, Deutsche Telekom will focus on areas particularly relevant for the industrial implementation of quantum technologies. The goal is to sustainably shift the focus to the application side of quantum computing, refining corresponding initiatives. Furthermore, existing expertise on the transition to quantum security within the consortium will be consolidated and channeled. The new leadership will be Claudia Nemat (Chairperson of the Executive Committee) and Dr. Oliver Holschke (Chairperson of the Steering Committee).  The whole consortium kindly thanks Peter Koerte, Norbert Gaus Christoph Niedermeier and Dr. Stefan Saatmann from Siemens for leading the first half of 2025 with great dedication and advancing important milestones. Their leadership has helped to strengthen QUTAC as a strategic platform for technology transfer.  

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Recommendations to Strengthen Germany's Quantum Ecosystem

The German government's “Quantum Technologies Action Plan” was a key step towards creating a national quantum ecosystem. Thanks to funding of around three billion euros, important research projects were launched and start-ups were also supported. With funding set to expire at the end of 2025, the commitment to this key future technology for our country must be renewed.

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Early Investing in Quantum Computing – Bernhard Kube, CTO at Lufthansa Industry Solutions Knows: Early Movers Reap the Benefits

How can companies identify the right moment to address industrial application for quantum computing? Bernhard Kube, Chief Technology Officer at Lufthansa Industry Solutions, explains what lessons industry can learn from the current situation in the field of artificial intelligence, what this means for quantum computing and what kind of political support is needed to create a successful quantum ecosystem.

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Quantum Technology in Germany — a Joint Path to Value Creation in Industry

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Production & Logistics: Quantum algorithms for multi-knapsack optimization problems

Optimizing modern supply chains is one of the most important potential application areas for quantum computing. In our new paper submitted to the Computing Conference 2023, we explore the potential of the technology in solving application-oriented optimization problems.

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"For an innovation to achieve impact, it’s a question of applicability, not technological potential."

Quantum computing is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, investments that go beyond funding the further development of hardware are crucial to this phase, says Dr.-Ing. Susan Wegner, Vice President for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. In our interview, she explains why her company joined QUTAC, how it is involved in the consortium and what digital sovereignty means to her.

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“Only markets make the development of quantum solutions economically attractive.”

The industrialisation of quantum computing requires not only basic technology, but also a functioning market, says Dr. Andre Luckow, Head of the Department for New Technologies at BMW Group IT. In this interview, he explains how QUTAC intends to strengthen the development of industrial applications and hot the BMW Group, both within the consortium and beyond, is involved in the field of quantum computing.

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Quantentechnologien werden eine Reihe disruptiver Innovationen anstoßen, sagt BASF-Vorstandsvorsitzender Dr. Martin Brudermüller. Im Interview erklärt er, was wir von dieser neuen Technologie erwarten können, welche Herausforderungen bei ihrer Entwicklung bestehen – und warum genau jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt ist, ein IndUTAC zu gründen.
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"Quantum computing will become a key enabling technology"

Quantum technologies will trigger a series of disruptive innovations, says BASF Chairman of the Board Dr. Martin Brudermüller. In an interview, he explains what we can expect from this new technology, the challenges involved in its development and why now is exactly the right time to establish an industry consortium like QUTAC.

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