Entangling Ecosystems
On October 13, 2025, the Swissnex Quantum Summit will bring together key ecosystem builders across borders and across sectors to discuss how to accelerate breakthroughs and shape the quantum economy.
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Project Quantum
Connecting Switzerland and the world in
quantum science and technology
What is Project Quantum?
The quantum revolution is reaching a tipping point. Corporates and startups, supported by scientific discoveries, are closing in on the first quantum computer that can usefully outperform a classical machine. Advances in quantum cryptography and networking are securing our information from future threats, while quantum sensors are delivering unprecedented levels of precision and miniaturization. On the verge of new breakthroughs, governments are investing large sums in quantum research and innovation, as well as talent and workforce development. As many countries are adopting national strategies for competitive advantage, international collaborations remain the lifeblood of scientific advancement and technology commercialization.
Project Quantum is Swissnex’s initiative to connect Switzerland and the world in quantum science and technology. Through a series of activities undertaken across the global Swissnex network, it aims to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs and shape the quantum economy. The initiative focuses on three core pillars:
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The Swissnex Quantum Summit in Switzerland
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Bilateral cooperation with selected countries
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Global visibility for Swiss quantum efforts
News & Events
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Showcasing Swiss Quantum in Australia
8 April 2025A delegation of officials, researchers, and industry experts showcased Swiss quantum excellence during a recent visit to Australia.
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Kick-off International Year of Quantum in Washington, D.C.
10 February 2025On the occasion of the official launch of the International Year of Quantum, more than 30 diplomats, government officials, scientists, and industry representatives took part in the Quantum Diplomacy Game, hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland.
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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Kickoff
5 February 2025Swissnex joins the The Embassy of Switzerland for the Washington, D.C., kickoff event of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025.
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Danish Quantum Delegation visits Switzerland
2 December 2024The delegation of 30 Danish quantum stakeholders met their Swiss counterparts during visits to Zurich and Basel.
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Swiss-Canadian Quantum Symposium Launched in Calgary
30 October 2024As part of “Swiss Innovation Meets Alberta,” quantum experts from both countries gathered to strengthen partnerships and build new connections.
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Switzerland Makes its Mark at Quantum Events in Washington
1 October 2024Swissnex and the Swiss Quantum Initiative teamed up to represent the Swiss quantum ecosystem at a series of connected conferences in the US capital.
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Switzerland at Quantum Korea 2024
30 August 2024Switzerland’s quantum ecosystem and national strategy were presented at the international conference.
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International Experts Convene for Swiss-Japanese Quantum Symposium 2024
27 June 2024The Swiss-Japanese Quantum Symposium 2024 attracted high-level researchers and experts from academia, industry and government for a lively exchange on the latest developments in quantum technology.
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Swiss-Japanese Quantum Symposium 2024
5 June 2024 — 7 June 2024A new symposium bringing together key actors in quantum science and technology from Switzerland and Japan.
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Global Quantum Symposium 2024
18 March 2024 — 20 March 2024Over three days of quantum immersion at uptownBasel in Switzerland, learn from over 40 leading experts from academia, government, and industry about the ways they are shaping the future of the field.
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International Panel on Quantum Talent in Washington
22 February 2024This February, an event at Johns Hopkins University’s brand new Bloomberg Center in Washington brings together perspectives from the US, Switzerland, and Finland on the human capital behind quantum.
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Quantum: A Catalyst for Bio
11 March 2024How might quantum technologies revolutionize drug development and biotech? How are quantum sensors already improving medtech? Join an event exploring how quantum can catalyze advances in the life sciences.
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International Quantum Reception in Tokyo
30 November 2023On the occasion of a symposium called Quantum Innovation 2023, the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan hosted a reception bringing together key quantum experts with high-level government officials, diplomats, and industry representatives.
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New Mapping of Swiss Quantum Ecosystem
3 November 2023Discover an overview of the major players and highlights of the Swiss quantum ecosystem, developed in the framework of Swissnex’s global initiative on quantum technology.
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Key Insights from the Swissnex Quantum Summit
30 October 2023From the role of governments to the dangers of excessive hype, Swissnex’s flagship conference on quantum technology tackled a wide range of issues in this emerging industry.
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Swissnex Quantum Summit
14 October 2023Bringing together key ecosystem builders from several countries to discuss how to jointly accelerate breakthroughs and shape the quantum economy.
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State Secretary Hirayama meets with Japanese Quantum Experts
5 October 2023During a high-level delegation visit to Japan, the State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Martina Hirayama, met with members of the Japanese Working Group for Promotion of Practical Application of Quantum Technology.
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Swissnex at the Quantum World Congress in Washington
27 September 2023At an international forum, Swissnex joined a Swiss delegation to discuss how to best advance global strategic partnerships in quantum science and technology.
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US Quantum Company IonQ to Establish Presence in Basel
5 July 2023Through a new partnership with QuantumBasel, the prominent quantum computer manufacturer will open an innovation center and deploy next-generation systems at uptownBasel in Switzerland.
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British-Swiss Workshop on Quantum Materials
23 May 2023Swiss and UK scientists will meet in London to accelerate international collaboration on quantum materials research.
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Swissnex Report on Quantum in the Asia-Pacific
5 May 2023To foster collaboration between Switzerland and the Asia-Pacific region, Swissnex produced an overview of the state of quantum computing and related technologies across six countries.
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A Swiss-Korean Dialogue on Quantum
2 May 2023To mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Switzerland, experts from the two countries are meeting in May 2023 to discuss how to prepare for the next quantum revolution.
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Swissnex Hosts Reception for Quantum Innovators
1 May 2023As part of the Quantum.Tech 2023 conference in Boston, Swissnex hosted a reception to connect Swiss quantum innovators with their colleagues from across the world.
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Swissnex Explores The Future of Quantum in Toronto
19 April 2023A Swiss-Canadian discussion at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy explored the economic promise of quantum science and innovation and potential for bilateral cooperation.
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Boosting Gender Diversity in Quantum
14 April 2023Join Swissnex for this World Quantum Day event as we explore how to improve gender diversity in quantum technology and related STEM fields.
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Swissnex to Present on Quantum at AAAS 2023
28 February 2023Brendan Karch will discuss models for international collaboration in quantum research at the conference in Washington, DC.
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New US-Switzerland Quantum Symposium in Basel
27 February 2023Taking place this March at uptownBasel, the conference will feature leading researchers from Switzerland and the US for a two-day deep dive into quantum technology.
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Swissnex at the Inaugural Quantum World Congress in Washington
22 November 2022Brendan Karch, Head of Academic Engagement at Swissnex in Boston and New York, will represent Switzerland at the session on National Quantum Programs on November 30.
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Swiss-US Quantum Days
19 October 2022 — 21 October 2022A new conference bringing together key players from Switzerland and the United States in quantum information science and technology.
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Accelerating the Quantum Revolution Across Switzerland and the US
20 October 2022Launched by Swissnex, the Swiss-US Quantum Days conference is part of a broader bilateral effort to deepen the entanglement of the two leading ecosystems in quantum information science and technology.
Swissnex Quantum Summit 2025
Factsheet on Swiss Quantum
Switzerland maintains a world-class quantum ecosystem bolstered by its top-flight universities and research centers, its leading innovation economy, and its deep international connections.
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World-Class Research
Thanks to its world-class universities, Swiss quantum researchers are at the top of their fields, boasting the highest impact factor for quantum research publications of any country in the world.
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Pioneering Startups
Over 20 years ago, Switzerland created some of the world's first quantum startups, and continues its innovation journey with new ones in quantum sensing, networking, and enabling technologies.
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Broad Excellence
From computing to sensing, networking to theory, algorithms to software, Switzerland boasts a broad base of excellence in all major areas of quantum information technology.
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International Outlook
Almost 90% of Swiss quantum publications feature international collaborators – among the highest rates in the world. Global engagement is built into the ecosystem from the ground up.
Team
Boston & New York
Brendan Karch
Swissnex
Tokyo
Kyoko Marumo Suzuki
Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo
Ottawa
Urs Obrist
Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa
Seoul
Alessandra Apicella
Embassy of Switzerland in Seoul
London
Lutz-Peter Berg
Embassy of Switzerland in London
Bern
Loïc Fave
State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation
New Delhi
Indraneel Ghose
Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi
Singapore
Joël Henri Brunner
Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
Canberra
Tristan Piguet
Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra
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