Geneva Quantum Centre

The GQC brings together the expertise

of the University of Geneva

in the field of quantum physics

Science

Highly interdisciplinary,

fundamental

to applied

Technology

Building

the foundations

for a quantum future

Education

for tomorrow’s

quantum scientists

& engineers

Innovation

Quantum Tech

is already changing

the world

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Developing Quantum Science – Geneva Quantum Centre receives strategic funding from FUNIGE

The challenges associated with the emergence of quantum technologies are considerable, spanning societal and economic issues as well as security, cybersecurity and sovereignty. Having already profoundly transformed our daily lives, quantum sciences are now entering a new era at the University of Geneva (UNIGE).

Quantum Cryptography beyond the “Usual” Quantum Key Distribution

GQC Seminar: Prof. Dr. Esther Hänggi
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Information Technology
September 25th, 2026, 14:15
Location: Ancienne Ecole de Médecine, 074

Quantum key distribution is the best-known example of cryptography whose security does not rely on assumptions about an adversary’s computational power.

Algorithms to prepare ground and thermal states in 1D

GQC Seminar: Prof. Daniel Malz, University of Basel
September 18th, 2026, 14:15
Location: Ancienne Ecole de Médecine, 074

One of the most anticipated applications for quantum computers is quantum simulation. In this context, a fundamental question is how long it takes (how deep circuits need to be) to prepare ground or thermal states.

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Research //

Quantum Information & Communication

Quantum Computation & Simulation

Quantum Sensing & Metrology

Quantum Materials

Education //

Providing excellent education at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels in Quantum Science and Technology constitutes one of the major motivations for the Geneva Quantum Centre (GQC).

At the Master level, the GQC will support interdisciplinary master programs, with curriculum that combine lectures in quantum information and communications, quantum materials and quantum computation. Members of the GQC contributing to this master programs span both theoretical and experimental aspects relevant for developing successful quantum technologies.

At the doctoral level, GQC will support courses given by international experts and schools, possibly co-organized with the Quantum centres at EPFL Lausanne and ETH Zurich. A long-term goal is to build stronger connections between these major institutions in Switzerland, both to trigger students exchange and interest, and to develop collaborations among research groups.