Quantum technology
Advancing quantum technology
As a global leader in quantum technology, UQ is defining the field, building Australia and Queensland’s quantum economy, and driving industrial transformation.
Our world-renowned researchers are making fundamental quantum discoveries and applying quantum technologies to change the way the world works to solve society’s biggest challenges.
We are creating the workforce of the future and instilling skills sought after by industry and we are drawing on UQ’s cutting edge research infrastructure to create new quantum capabilities.
Working alongside industry, our experts are advancing quantum technology in areas including:
- disease treatment and imaging diagnostics
- chemical design and the generation of clean energy and efficient energy storage solutions
- sensing technologies
- computing and the processing of data.
What we offer
Partnering with us provides access to the following benefits.
Our capabilities and impact
Our researchers are making foundational discoveries in quantum, while working with industry to translate these discoveries into technologies with impacts across our society. From start-up technology companies through to multinational corporations, UQ’s capabilities in quantum technology will touch every facet of our lives.
Our key strengths lie in the application of quantum to drive advances in:
- Health and biomedical sciences
- Decarbonisation/energy
- Banking/finance/cyber security
- Defence
- Sports technologies.
Partner with us
Keen to know more or have an idea for a partnership? Contact our industry specialist.
Isaac Coonan
Director
Strategic Partnerships - Government and Industry
Email i.coonan@uq.edu.au
Facilities and infrastructure
UQ is headquarters to multiple Centres of Excellence, including the:
Research stories
See our research in action, learn more about ongoing projects and read our success stories.
Queensland: the home of quantum
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