Pagina Progetto PNRR – CNR – Istituto Nazionale di Ottica

PE4 NQSTI

The project is part of the initiative: Extended Partnerships
Scientific Coordinator: Cataliotti Francesco Saverio
Project description: The Extended Partnership aims to create the National Quantum Science and Technology Institute (NQSTI), a consortium that (i) will bring together Italian entities carrying out competitive and innovative research in the field of quantum science and technology (QST), and (ii) will stimulate future industrial innovation in this field, providing a forum where new ideas and opportunities are transferred to companies. To guarantee a long-term positive effect on Italian economic growth and development, the entire innovation chain was considered: thus, from the strengthening and coordination of low-TRL research, to its translation into prototypes, favoring interfacing with industrial needs thanks to strong awareness and continuous training programs. NQSTI also aims to create and incubate spin-offs and start-ups that can move research results up the TRL ranking with significant resources and a special focus on the southern regions.
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Speech by: FRANCESCO CATALIOTTI (CNR NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPTICS), QUENTIN DEPLANO (RESEARCHER IN PHYSICS UNIV FLORENCE) on the second NQSTI meeting
ABSTRACT: A new tool explores the boundary between classical and quantum physics thanks to a collaboration between the University of Florence and CNR. It is an optical trap that observes phenomena typical of both physics. In 2025, the importance of quantum science will be celebrated. see the interview

UNESCO Launches International Year of Quantum Science with Innovative Showcase by NQSTI
Paris, 5 February 2025 — UNESCO kicked off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) with a vibrant Opening Ceremony held at its headquarters in Paris. Among the highlights of the two-day celebration was an engaging exhibition by the National Quantum Science and Technology Institute (NQSTI), featuring the dynamic QTRIS project and an interactive virtual quantum laboratory.
The display captivated attendees and demonstrated the exciting possibilities at the intersection of quantum research, art, and culture. UNESCO extended its heartfelt appreciation to NQSTI, commending the team’s creativity and vision. Among the standout contributors was Diana Tartaglia of CNR-INO, whose expertise and dedication played a key role in the success of the exhibition. see more

Spoke 3

Spoke 3 Atomic, molecular platform for quantum technologies
INO team members: Francesco S. Cataliotti, J. Catani, S. Gherardini,

First “quantum rain” observed in Florence

Spoke 8

Spoke 8 Technology Transfer

Activity – Open Calls for Industrial Collaborations
Francesco S. Cataliotti (INO), Claudia Firino (ISEM), Chiara Mustarelli (INO)

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Working Group Market trends and Use Cases

Maja Colautti, Giuseppe Lombardo, Chiara Mustarelli, Annamaria Fedele

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QTI Use Case

Workshop “Optical and quantum technologies: new solutions for space”, Tuesday 17 December 2024

the National Institute of Optics (INO) and the DIITET Department of the CNR, within the two partnership projects PNRR PE4 NQSTI and the PE15 SPACE IT UP project are pleased to invite you to the workshop “Optical and quantum technologies: new solutions for space”, an event dedicated to the opportunities that optical and quantum technologies can provide in the space sector and to the opportunities for collaboration between research and business.
It will be a moment of discussion and in-depth analysis on the topics of space quantum communication, cooperation between companies and research institutes, and the two projects “National Quantum Science and Technology Institute” and “Space It Up”, here the workshop program

for registration follow the link in the program