University of Basel and QuantumBasel Join Forces to Advance Quantum Computing
The University of Basel and QuantumBasel, part of the uptownBasel Group, have announced a new collaboration to develop the Center for Quantum Computing and Quantum Coherence (QC2) into a leading international centre of excellence for quantum innovation.
The partnership strengthens research and exchange between science and industry, with the shared goal of advancing Switzerland's competitive position in global quantum computing.
A center of excellence with deep roots
Founded in 2005 by researchers in theoretical and experimental physics under Prof. Daniel Loss, the QC2 Center is based at the University of Basel's Department of Physics and is closely linked to the National Center of Competence in Research NCCR SPIN. Its work spans some of the most promising approaches in the field, including spin qubits in silicon semiconductors, Majorana qubits in topological systems, superconducting qubits, and ion qubits.
Looking ahead, the partnership envisions relocating some of QC2's research activities to the uptownBasel Innovation Campus in Arlesheim — bringing academic quantum research even closer to QuantumBasel's commercial quantum infrastructure.
Bridging research and industry
"The regional ecosystem in quantum computing offers us a unique starting point in Switzerland for linking cutting-edge academic research with industrial applications," says Prof. Primo Schär, Vice President for Research at the University of Basel.
Damir Bogdan, CEO of QuantumBasel, adds: "By collaborating with the University of Basel, we are driving technological progress in both worlds and actively working towards a better and sustainable future."
Together, the partners aim to accelerate the development of quantum algorithms and their practical implementation, while further strengthening the Basel region's standing as one of Switzerland's leading quantum research clusters.
Sources: University of Basel, The Quantum Insider
