Germán Rodrigo, researcher at the Institute of Corpuscular Physics (IFIC) and senior scientist at CSIC, along with the innovation agents of the Business Scientific Innovation Unit (UCIE) at IFIC, participated on March 27 in the Spain Quantum Network event, held in Madrid and organized by Itecam (Industrial Technological Center of Castilla-La Mancha). This national forum brought together quantum computing experts from research centers, universities, and tech companies to foster collaboration and the development of innovative projects in this emerging field.
During the event, Germán Rodrigo presented his research at IFIC on the use of quantum vacuum fluctuations to develop algorithms that improve predictions in particle physics. This line of research has great potential to revolutionize the simulation of quantum processes in accelerators such as the LHC, as well as open new avenues for the development of quantum computing applications. Meanwhile, the UCIE representatives highlighted IFIC’s role in transferring knowledge to the business sector, promoting synergies between fundamental research and applied innovation.
The Spain Quantum Network featured presentations and six group dynamics, gathering nearly 100 technologists to discuss key issues and advances in quantum computing. The sessions, moderated by experts like Javier Mas Solé (TalentQ Quantum Spain) and Pilar Troncoso (QCentroid), facilitated the exchange of ideas and the creation of new collaborations.
This event was framed within Quantum Spain, a national initiative crucial for advancing quantum computing in the country. In this context, the QUORUM project was presented, a collaboration ecosystem involving entities such as FIDESOL, Gradiant, Itecam, CESGA, Fujitsu, and QCentroid, aimed at promoting quantum technologies innovation in Spain. QUORUM, supported by European funds under Next Generation EU and the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, and financed by the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI), seeks to generate knowledge, transfer technology, and develop talent in this emerging field.
IFIC’s participation in this forum reaffirms its commitment to technological leadership and its exploration of new opportunities in quantum computing, actively contributing to scientific progress and the growth of the tech sector.