Project description DEENESFRITPL The making of a multi-sector quantum sensor industry Sensing interfaces connect the real world with the digital world. Quantum technologies are poised to revolutionise sensors. The EU-funded macQsimal project will develop quantum-enabled sensors with outstanding sensitivity for five key physical observables: magnetic fields, time, rotation, electromagnetic radiation and gas concentration. Uniting these diverse fields is a common core technology: atomic vapour cells realised as integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The project will combine state of the-art sensor physics with the MEMS atomic vapour cell platform for highly advanced prototypes and demonstrators. This multi-target, quantum-enabled sensor platform will mark the start of a dynamic and multi-sector quantum sensor industry in Europe. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Sensors provide the interface between the real world and the digital world. Quantum technologies are poised to revolutionize this interface, and with it sensor-driven industries such as navigation and medical imaging. The macQsimal project combines the expertise of world-leading research groups, RTOs and companies, covering the whole knowledge chain from basic science to industrial deployment, and aims at breakthroughs that will firmly establish European leadership in the quantum sensor industry.The project will develop quantum-enabled sensors with outstanding sensitivity for five key physical observables: magnetic fields, time, rotation, electro-magnetic radiation and gas concentration. These sensors are chosen for their high impact and their potential to quickly advance to a product: Within macQsimal all these sensors will reach TRLs between 3 and 6 and will outperform other solutions in the respective markets.The common core technology in these diverse sensors is atomic vapor cells realized as integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Atomic vapor cells make coherent quantum processes available to applications: advanced cell-based sensors optimally exploit single-particle coherence, with the potential to harness also multi-particle quantum coherence for still greater sensitivity. Fabricating such atomic vapor cells as MEMS allows for high-volume, high-reliability and low-cost deployment of miniaturized, integrated sensors, critical to wide-spread adoption. The macQsimal project will combine state-of-the-art sensor physics with the MEMS atomic vapor cell platform, for highly advanced prototypes and demonstrators. Concurrently, advanced squeezing, entanglement and cavity-QED methods will be applied for the first time in miniaturized sensors, bringing quantum enhancement closer than ever to industrial application. This advanced, multi-target, quantum-enabled sensor platform will mark the start of a dynamic and multi-sector quantum sensor industry in Europe. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsengineering and technologymedical engineeringdiagnostic imaging Keywords Alkali vapor cells Rydberg atoms MEMS atomic clocks atomic gyroscopes atomic magnetometers microwave sensors THz sensors gas sensors Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.2. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Main Programme H2020-EU.1.2.3. - FET Flagships Topic(s) FETFLAG-03-2018 - FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies Call for proposal H2020-FETFLAG-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-FETFLAG-2018-03 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA - RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT Net EU contribution € 2 359 323,75 Address Rue jaquet droz 1 2000 Neuchatel Switzerland See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Espace Mittelland Neuchâtel Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 2 359 323,75 Participants (14) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Finland Net EU contribution € 965 605,00 Address Tekniikantie 21 02150 Espoo See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 965 605,00 ACCELOPMENT SCHWEIZ AG Switzerland Net EU contribution € 340 625,00 Address Seefeldstrasse 198 8008 Zurich See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Zürich Zürich Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 340 625,00 FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES Spain Net EU contribution € 566 348,75 Address Avinguda carl friedrich gauss 3 08860 Castelldefels See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 566 348,75 KOBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET Denmark Net EU contribution € 602 561,25 Address Norregade 10 1165 Kobenhavn See on map Region Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 602 561,25 CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France Net EU contribution € 168 100,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 418 100,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. SORBONNE UNIVERSITE France Net EU contribution € 250 000,00 Address 21 rue de l'ecole de medecine 75006 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 250 000,00 AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR Finland Net EU contribution € 288 475,00 Address Otakaari 1 02150 Espoo See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 288 475,00 UNIVERSITAT BASEL Switzerland Net EU contribution € 708 080,00 Address Petersplatz 1 4051 Basel See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Nordwestschweiz Basel-Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 708 080,00 UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 565 936,25 Address Stockton road the palatine centre DH1 3LE Durham See on map Region North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 565 936,25 UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART Germany Net EU contribution € 783 937,50 Address Keplerstrasse 7 70174 Stuttgart See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Stuttgart, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 783 937,50 UNIVERSITE DE NEUCHATEL Switzerland Net EU contribution € 794 115,00 Address Faubourg de l'hopital 41 2000 Neuchatel See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Espace Mittelland Neuchâtel Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 794 115,00 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 898 481,25 Address Robert-bosch-platz 1 70839 Gerlingen-schillerhoehe See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ludwigsburg Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 898 481,25 MEGIN OY Finland Net EU contribution € 125 770,00 Address Siltasaarenkatu 18-20 a 00530 Helsinki See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 125 770,00 SAFRAN TIMING TECHNOLOGIES SA Switzerland Net EU contribution € 792 585,00 Address Vauseyon 29 2000 Neuchatel See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Espace Mittelland Neuchâtel Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 792 585,00