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Who are we?

The QUESTING Doctoral Network is a ground-breaking European training initiative which has been supported by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. We aim to eliminate the major skills shortage in the area of quantum technology and at the same time, to train the new researchers who will be responsible for building the future of secure and efficient communication networks: the Quantum Internet.

The swift evolution of quantum computing and communication has outstripped the demand for specialized, interdisciplinary training. The QUESTING project is coordinated by the group of the world’s leading academic institutions and industry partners who, by providing a structured, cross-sector, interprofessional environment, will produce 15 Doctoral Candidates who can become the innovators that this area urgently requires.

Our Mission

Our aim is to train “Q-System Innovators” doctoral researchers endowed with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to design, manage, and troubleshoot quantum networks. We are determined to:

Push the Boundaries of Research

Explore the frontiers of research in distributed quantum computing, hybrid classical-quantum networks, and quantum communication protocols. Encourage Interdisciplinarity: Pull together quantum physics, computer science, network engineering, and mathematics to devise solutions for intricate, real-world problems.

Lead the Way in Innovation

Securing Europe’s position at the forefront of the global quantum race by turning theoretical research into practical technologies that have an industrial and societal impact.

Facilitate Responsible Research

Make the integration of ethical, societal, and gender considerations a standard practice in the development of quantum technologies, thus, rendering them universally beneficial.

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