At flaQship, we drive forward a variety of strategic initiatives, research collaborations, and industry projects. Our work centers around the key locations of Stuttgart and Heilbronn—home to the Baden-Württemberg Competence Center for Quantum Computing and the Fraunhofer Heilbronn Research and Innovation Center for Applied Quantum AI.

Competence Center Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg

The Competence Center for Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg (KQCBW) focuses on application-oriented (quantum) hardware-software co-design to prepare and empower companies in Baden-Württemberg for the use of this transformative technology. Our goal is to develop practical solutions that unlock the potential of quantum computing for real-world industrial applications.

• Quantum Algorithms for Industrial Applications
  We develop new algorithms tailored for current Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) systems and future fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Spin-Based Quantum Hardware for Mobile Applications
  We research and develop compact, high-performance quantum processors for mobile applications.

Fraunhofer Heilbronn Research- and Innovation Center for Applied Quantum AI

The Fraunhofer Heilbronn Research and Innovation Center for Applied Quantum AI approaches artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing (QC) as interrelated technologies with high integrative potential. By systematically combining quantum algorithms and AI methodologies, the center opens new avenues for advancing research, enabling industrial innovation, and addressing complex societal challenges.

• Quantum AI Algorithms & Use Cases
  New algorithms and practical applications are paving the way to leverage the power of quantum computing for AI, enhancing its performance and expanding its capabilities.
• Business Models and Tools for Quantum Technologies
  To successfully transfer quantum technologies into industry and business, we develop forward-thinking business models and practical tools that facilitate real-world adoption.
• Knowledge Transfer for Quantum AI
  Through innovative educational and exchange formats with local partners, Quantum AI becomes accessible and hands-on. This accelerates the transfer of scientific knowledge into real-world applications.
• Ecosystem Development and Enablement
  A vibrant innovation environment emerges where research, industry, and policy come together to shape shared perspectives. Strategic partnerships and focused networks strengthen the ecosystem and foster sustainable technological progress.

As part of the collaborative project AutoQML, flaQship and seven partners from research and industry have developed the application software of the same name. The open-source software AutoQML combines quantum computing and machine learning. It enables developers to use quantum machine learning algorithms without requiring in-depth expertise.

In diesem Vorprojekt wurde ein umfassendes Innovationskonzept erarbeitet, das aufzeigt, wie ein einheitliches, breit geteiltes Framework des Quantencomputing Software Stacks zu entwickeln ist. Die nahtlose Integration der verschiedenen Schichten des Quantencomputing Software Stacks wird insbesondere durch Schnittstellen-Lösungen und Standardisierung ermöglicht, sowohl von der Hardware zur Anwendung als auch aus den Use Case Interessen der Anwender heraus. Das Innovationskonzept trägt zur Entfaltung der Potenziale von Quantentechnologien aus dem Labor in die Anwendung (»Lab to Fab«).

The collaborative research project SEQUOIA End-to-End aimed to harness the potential of quantum computing for industrial use. It focused on identifying and addressing current bottlenecks throughout the quantum software development process, transforming them into high-performance, automated, and controllable end-to-end solutions for real-world industrial applications. These solutions build on the methods and tools for industrial quantum computing developed in the predecessor project SEQUOIA, based on eight practical use cases.

H2Giga is dedicated to developing scalable, serial production of electrolyzers—following a technology-open approach. Established electrolyzer manufacturers, suppliers from various technology sectors (including many small and medium-sized enterprises), as well as research institutions and universities, are working together to advance existing electrolyzer technologies and methods for mass production.

The AQUAS project aims to elevate hydrogen research and production through the use of quantum simulation. By enabling precise simulations of electrolyzer materials, it seeks to significantly improve process efficiency. This will be achieved through the validation and implementation of innovative software tools utilizing hybrid classical-quantum algorithms. The project focuses on preparing algorithms that are ready to run on current and future error-aware quantum hardware.

QuantumBW ist die Dachinitiative für Quantentechnologie-Aktivitäten in Baden-Württemberg. Sie vernetzt Forschung und Industrie, um ein zukunftsorientiertes Ökosystem zu stärken. Dazu entwickeln wir gezielte Formate des Wissenstransfers, die technologische Entwicklungen fördern, interdisziplinären Austausch ermöglichen und die Community nachhaltig miteinander verbinden.