Fraunhofer IPMS
European pilot infrastructure for quantum technologies
European industry is facing the challenge of translating innovations in the field of quantum technology into scalable processes and products. The 'Qu-Pilot' project aims to help here by using the existing pilot manufacturing infrastructure.
Silicon wafers
© Fraunhofer IPMSThe success of European start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) depends to a large extent on the efficient transfer of prototypes and pilot projects into production. However, the pilot phase takes time and in many cases requires significant investment in infrastructure. These high costs are a major obstacle for start-ups and SMEs to enter the highly competitive quantum technology market early enough with their product. The Qu-Pilot project aims to change this. The aim is to improve the existing pilot line infrastructures in Europe, which are mainly distributed among the research and technology organizations (RTOs), and to enable product development loops together with the hardware industry in the field of quantum technology in Europe.
Technology platforms within Qu-Pilot and the predominant areas of application in which the platforms are currently used. Above: Research organizations (RTO); below: Companies involved in the project.
© Qu-PilotThe bundled pilot lines are divided into four technology platforms based on existing pilot lines and those under development throughout Europe. These focus on the four approaches superconducting / photonic / semiconducting and diamond technologies. The different technology platforms offer solutions for different applications.
Fraunhofer IPMS contributes its expertise in CMOS semiconductor manufacturing in the 300 mm wafer standard to advance the semiconductor and superconductor platforms.
The Qu-Pilot project consists of 21 partners from nine different countries and is funded by the European Union with 19 million euros. The project started in April 2023 and will run for 3.5 years.
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