Collaborate with WACQT and gain access to cutting‑edge research and testbeds that open the door to the possibilities of quantum technology.
Partnership models
Companies and institutes (active in Sweden) can collaborate within WACQT through three different partnership models:
- Industry/Institute partners: for large companies or institutes mainly interested in exploring quantum technology for relevant use cases,
- Enabling Technology partners: for small and medium sized enabling technology companies that develop products or services of relevance to WACQT,
- WARA partners: for companies of any size interested in smaller collaborative projects in quantum technology (in collaboration with Chalmers Next Labs - CNL)
Overview of partnership models | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry/. Institute partners | Enabling technology partners | WARA partners | |
| Annual membership fee | Yes | ||
| WACQT funding to partner | Yes | Yes | |
| In-kind contribution from partner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra WACQT benefits | Yes | ||
| Bilateral accession agreement with Chalmers | Yes | ||
| Bilateral project agreement with host university | Yes | Yes | |
| Bilateral project agreement with Chalmers Next Labs | Yes | ||
| Enters via open calls | Yes | ? | |
| Financial support to host university | Yes | Yes | |
| Long term projects (2 - 5 years) | Yes | Yes | |
| Short term projects (up to 1 year) | Yes |
Additional information:
- WACQT benefits include one or more long-term projects with an industry PhD student (4-5 years) or postdoc (2 years), free access to WACQT quantum technology testbed, access to IBM quantum computer (via CNL and the testbed), representation in WACQT industrial advisory board (IAB), etc.
- Chalmers Next Labs: operates the quantum testbed and supports WARA projects.
- Host university: all projects in collaboration with industry/institute partners and enabling technology partners are carried out in collaboration with academia. The academic host receives financial support for the project.
- WARA: WACQT Research Arena is a new approach launched in 2026. The first WARA focuses on quantum simulations and optimisation.
- Active in Sweden: companies must have a substantial presence in Sweden including R&D activities since the Knut and Alice Wallenberg (KAW) foundation’s mission is to support Sweden’s long-term development.
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Cristina Andersson
- Director Industrial Relations, MC2 Operations Support, Microtechnology and Nanoscience