World Quantum Day in Bratislava: Slovak Scientists Presented the Physics of Qubits

The event Quantum Entanglements 2026, held on April 14 at Kácečko in Bratislava on the occasion of World Quantum Day, once again offered the public an up-to-date perspective on developments in quantum technologies and quantum computing research. This year’s edition focused on the physical realization of qubits – the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers. The program showcased three distinct approaches …

From Theory to Practice: Quantum Computing with World’s Leading Quantum Expert Barry C. Sanders

From 1 to 10 April 2026, Prof. Barry C. Sanders (University of Calgary, Quantum City, Canada & CERN’s Open Quantum Institute, Switzerland), a leading expert in quantum information science, visited Slovakia to deliver a lecture series and colloquium organized within the eduQUTE activities of Slovak National Center for Quantum Technologies. CourseQUTE Lecture Series: Quantum Computing …

Welinq Sells QDrive Quantum Memory to Slovakia 

Paris & Bratislava – Welinq announces the sale of QDrive, its commercial record-breaking quantum memory product, with the Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, as part of the Slovak quantum communication infrastructure.  Just two years after the start of its development, QDrive has progressed from advanced research to product-grade, commercial quantum memory. Designed, industrialized, and brought to market in a record time, QDrive’s first commercial sale marks a key step in the deployment of quantum …

Slovakia Launches Its First Quantum-Secured Communication Link – A Key Step Toward the Future Quantum Internet

Košice, 11 December 2025 – The first commercial quantum-secured communication link in Slovakia, connecting Košice and Prešov, was officially inaugurated today at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. This marks a historic milestone in building the national quantum communication infrastructure and represents the first fully operational component of the Slovak network that forms part of the …

The NSA and the National Center for Quantum Technologies Join Forces in Developing Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Slovakia

The National Security Authority (NBÚ) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Center for Quantum Technologies – QUTE.sk, aimed at developing quantum communication infrastructure within the territory of the Slovak Republic. This represents a strategic step toward strengthening the state’s cybersecurity and preparedness for emerging technological challenges. “Developing quantum communication infrastructure in Slovakia …

IonQ Expands in EU With Slovakia’s First National Quantum Communication Network

Partnering with the Slovak Academy of Sciences, IonQ bolsters national security and European quantum communications infrastructure COLLEGE PARK, MD – December 8, 2025 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, through its subsidiary ID Quantique (IDQ), today announced the deployment of Slovakia’s first national quantum communication network. Developed in partnership with the Institute …

Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: colloQUTE Lecture by Miroslav Grajcar

On 20 November 2025, the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava hosted a compelling colloQUTE lecture by prof. Miroslav Grajcar organised by Department of Experimental Physics. The event drew a broad academic audience marking a vibrant engagement with one of the most significant recognitions in contemporary science. Celebrating a Milestone in Quantum Science Prof. Grajcar …

The Office of the President of the Slovak Republic Becomes the 13th Signatory of the Memorandum on Cooperation with QUTE.sk

On October 28, 2025, the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic became the thirteenth signatory of the Memorandum on Cooperation in the Development of Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Slovakia. This initiative, led by the National Centre for Quantum Technologies – QUTE.sk, strengthens the collaboration between the scientific and public sectors in building the secure quantum communication networks of the future.

Anton Zeilinger: Pioneer of Quantum Communication

Anton Zeilinger, a pioneer of quantum communication, became renowned for his research on quantum entanglement, quantum state teleportation, and practical applications of quantum cryptography. His experiments laid the foundation for quantum networks and global quantum-secured communication. Collaborations with Slovak physicists and projects demonstrate how his work inspires the development of quantum technologies in Central Europe.

Quantum Zone at European Researchers’ Night 2025: Celebrating the IYQ at V-Klub

On September 26, 2025, the V-Klub in Bratislava transformed into a space where science, curiosity, and enthusiasm for quantum technologies came together. To celebrate the International Year of Quantum, we brought a large Quantum Zone to the European Researchers’ Night, where visitors could embark on a journey from the fundamental principles of physics to the most advanced technologies.