SAX-QT– Saxon Network for Quantum Technologies

Fraunhofer IPMS plays a central coordinating role within SAX-QT. As an interface between microelectronics, semiconductor technology, and quantum technologies, IPMS contributes its many years of experience in application-oriented research, industrial cooperation, and technology transfer.

The IPMS's expertise in the field of 300 mm semiconductors enables a fast path “from lab to fab,” i.e., from the research laboratory to industrial production. The industry-grade clean room makes it possible to test new quantum materials and components under real production conditions and transfer them to pilot production. Start-ups and small to medium-sized companies in particular benefit from the fact that Fraunhofer IPMS can offer them pilot production at the wafer level.

In SAX-QT, Fraunhofer IPMS combines its expertise with partners from science and industry, including Infineon, GlobalFoundries, RWTH Aachen University, imec, CEA-LETI, VTT, and Forschungszentrum Jülich. This creates synergies along the entire innovation chain, from basic research and technology development to industrial application.

Fraunhofer IPMS coordinates the areas of quantum computing, quantum informatics, and quantum sensor technology within the project. Working closely with Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer IPMS will primarily coordinate links to the microelectronics and semiconductor industry and positioning for major European quantum technology projects, such as pilot lines in the European Chips Act. In recent years, Fraunhofer IPMS has launched numerous regional, national, and European research projects that focus primarily on future scalable approaches in the field of quantum computing.

HZSG is responsible for overall coordination. The quantum materials pillar is coordinated by IFW Dresden.

Collaboration in the network

The network is open to additional partners from science and industry. Collaboration takes place through joint research and development projects, workshops, seminars, industry days, pilot and demonstration projects, and programs for young talent and continuing education. Research results are published regularly and disseminated in line with open science approaches.

Promotion of young talent and training

SAX-QT offers programs for training highly qualified specialists, including scholarships, trainee programs, internships, joint courses, and industry-related training modules. The aim is to build a long-term pipeline of well-trained workers for Saxony.