The project encompasses 12 internal use case companies and aims to engage additional companies throughout its duration, ensuring a continuous feedback loop that addresses industry needs. With the first open call for use cases, we expect 10 new companies to join the network, bringing the total to 22 use cases.
Initial discussions were held with partners to explore the concept of creating a one-stop-shop European network. Qu-Pilot partners are enhancing existing pilot production infrastructures and facilities for quantum technologies, refining manufacturing processes and functionalities, which will increase the overall technology readiness level (TRL). Services are now accessible online at
https://ecosystem.qu-pilot.eu/technical-marketplace(öffnet in neuem Fenster). We are also working on establishing a distributed pilot line infrastructure, connecting public and privately owned facilities, along with associated services for the production of quantum technologies, available to clients in all 27 EU countries.
To date, we have successfully launched an open call, receiving 20 intake forms and 17 full proposals. From these, 10 use cases were selected, marking a significant step in establishing a distributed pilot line infrastructure that links public and private facilities and services for quantum technology production across the EU. External use cases are currently in the validation phase, while internal use cases have made substantial progress and are nearing completion.