As the global race for quantum computing continues to heat up, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has taken a major leap forward in unlocking the full potential of quantum technologies.

Image credit: University of Southern Queensland. Chief investigators Professor Robert Sang and Professor Brad Carter with George Curran.

As the global race for quantum computing continues to heat up, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has taken a major leap forward in unlocking the full potential of quantum technologies.

UniSQ has been awarded $3.4 million in Queensland Government funding and $170,000 in cash contributions from industry partners to develop Australia’s first industry-accessible cryogenic electronics measurement facility.

The new national test and measurement facility will provide critical cryogenic infrastructure for Australia’s quantum and advanced manufacturing sector, enabling the development of quantum hardware, semiconductors, sensors, and superconductors primarily for the aerospace, medical, and energy industries.

UniSQ Dean (Research Infrastructure) and chief investigator Professor Brad Carter said the national facility would also provide opportunities for research institutions, government and education providers to boost their capabilities in quantum and advanced technology development and training.

“Quantum technology is set to change the world through quantum computing and other applications such as quantum sensors,” Professor Carter said.

“This facility will address a critical national capability gap to produce and operate cost-effective cryogenic electronics research and development lab infrastructure to grow a competitive quantum technology industry.

“It will also help the University foster new partnership opportunities with industry and make advances in this exciting field.”

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