November 10th, 2022
AQT joins the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA)!
The Quantum Internet Alliance has started a seven-year program to build an innovative quantum internet ecosystem in Europe. AQT is proud to be part of this world-leading collaboration, together with the research groups led by Tracy Northup and Benjamin Lanyon at the Department of Experimental Physics of the University of Innsbruck.

Ambitions and goals of the QIA include:
“As a partner within the Quantum Internet Alliance, AQT focuses on connecting ion-based quantum computers to the quantum internet. Our pioneering work supports strategic development of key technologies for an interconnected and scalable quantum networking in Europe and beyond.”
Dr. Juris Ulmanis, Director of Quantum Technology at AQT
August 7th, 2025
Bavarian State Minister Markus Blume honored experimental physicist Rainer Blatt (Co-Founder of AQT) with the PRO MERITIS SCIENTIAE ET LITTERARUM award.
June 25th, 2025
This first inauguration of a EuroHPC quantum computer marks a milestone in building a European quantum computing infrastructure.
May 19th, 2025
The CHAMP-ION initiative (Championing a European advanced manufacturing pilot line of ion-traps), coordinated by Silicon Austria Labs