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    • 2D materials and condensed matter
    • Information, computation, and physical foundations
    • Materials for quantum
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    • Quantum technologies for fundamental physics
    • Spins and qubits

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  • Why collaborate with CQSE?Learn how our expertise, facilities and training programmes can support your organisation.
  • Current partnershipsSee how we're working with industry, research organisations and training partners.
  • Get in touchConnect with our team to discuss collaboration, facilities access and partnership opportunities.

Collaborative research

Partner with our world-renowned researchers to advance quantum technologies.

Our collaborative projects span fundamental physics, materials engineering, algorithm development, sensing, photonics and more.

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Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Utilise our cutting-edge research facilities to accelerate discovery.

Gain access to world-class infrastructure, including the National Graphene Institute and the Photon Science Institute, to support your research and development needs.

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Training and development

Engage with our training programmes to develop the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.

We support interactions from consultancy to contract research, funded PhD projects and more. 

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Industrial collaboration

Leverage our expertise and facilities to drive innovation in your organisation.

We work with a range of partners, from SMEs to multinational corporations. 

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Current partnerships

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    Daresbury Labs

    The CQSE works with scientists and engineers at Daresbury laboratory to create a pipeline of training for the next generation of quantum-literate scientists.

    Learn more about Daresbury Labs

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    IBM Research

    The University of Manchester collaborated with IBM Research on the development of sample-based quantum algorithms and their application in strongly correlated chemical systems, resulting in one of the largest ab initio simulations executed on quantum hardware to date.

    Learn more about IBM Research

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    Nanoco

    A major developer and manufacturer of colloidal quantum dots, Nanoco and Manchester have had a long research partnership in characterization of quantum materials and in derisking of new material applications.

    Learn more about Nanoco

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    Novanta

    The University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Novanta, who run a successful laser manufacturing site in Stockport. The CQSE works to develop both skills and provides training for this high-technology sector.

    Learn more about Novanta

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    SPIE-Manchester postgraduate scholarship

    The centre runs an SPIE-Manchester postgraduate programme to support those with diverse routes to PhD into photonics and quantum technologies. This $1M fund seeks to counter persistent under-representation for certain group.

    Learn more about the SPIE-Manchester postgraduate scholarship

Get in touch

To learn more about how you can connect with CQSE, get in touch with our team.

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  • +44 (0)161 306 6000
  • quantum@manchester.ac.uk
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