Institute for Quantum Technologies
in Occitanie
The Institute for Quantum Technologies in Occitanie was launched in January 2021. It gathers all the Occitan key-players in the field, from academic research institutions but also private companies. It aims at fostering knowledge sharing and scientific excellence in this research field, strengthening research transfer and preparing students and engineers around quantum technologies.
Latest news
2026/2027 IQO Call for Projects – International Collaborative Projects. Supporting Occitanie-based academic collaborations with an international dimension
The 2026/2027 call for International Collaborative Projects is now open. Details about the call can be downloaded here (English and French). The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here (English and French). The deadline for sending applications is 15 December 2026, 23:59.
2026/2027 IQO Call for Projects – Occitanie Collaborative Projects. Supporting research excellence and innovation
The 2026/2027 call for Occitanie Collaborative Projects is now open. Details about the call can be downloaded here (English and French). The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here (English and French). The deadline for sending applications is 15 December 2026, 23:59.
Quantum, Up Close: Episode 1
Discovering boron vacancies in hexagonal boron nitride with Tristan Clua-Provost. Meet the PhD students at IQO and discover the research topics they are working on! Here is the first video of the series: “PhD Students funded by QuanTEdu-France”. Tristan tells us about his PhD research: “Boron vacancies in hexagonal boron nitride: towards an atomically thin quantum sensor” Follow us to discover more PhD students from IQO and learn about their research! _____________________________________________ Le quantique de près : Episode 1 À la découverte des lacunes de bore dans le nitrure de bore hexagonal avec Tristan Clua-Provost. Découvrez les doctorant·es de l’IQO et
Quantum Technologies Seminar Series
We are pleased to announce the launch of a joint webinar series on Quantum Technologies involving several university campuses. The series will take place online throughout the month of June, from 12:00 to 13:15. The seminars, delivered in English, will be given by researchers from four French sites active within the framework of the Quant-Edu France project, dedicated to education and training in quantum technologies. This series is intended for Master’s and PhD students, as well as for researchers and anyone interested in quantum-related topics. The list of seminars is provided below: • June 1, 12:00 — Jesús Zuniga Peres
Third International Research Laboratory “Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques” annual colloquium
The third International Research Laboratory “Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques” annual colloquium will be held on May 18–21 near Toulouse. The colloquium will bring together the Sherbrooke and French communities to share recent results and foster new collaborations in quantum materials, quantum circuits and devices, and quantum technologies. The program includes ample free time to encourage discussion, networking, and in-depth exchanges between participants. Find more details on the websites. https://irllfqax2026.sciencesconf.org/data/pages/IRL_Colloque_2026_Programme_FINAL.pdf https://irl-lfq.com ———————————- Le troisième colloque annuel de l’International Research Laboratory « Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques » se tiendra du 18 au 21 mai près de Toulouse. Ce colloque réunira les communautés de Sherbrooke
International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA) – October 6–16, 2026. Cargèse, Corsica
Join the International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA), designed to provide comprehensive and practical training in quantum computing, with a focus on applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. This school is ideal for experienced researchers, early-career scientists, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of quantum algorithms and their implementation. Location: Cargèse, CorsicaSchool Dates: October 6–16, 2026Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026Notification of Selection: Mid-June 2026Payment Deadline: Mid-July 2026Registration Fee: 700 EUR maximum (includes accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and airport shuttle on October 5 and 17; excludes dinners and travel expenses) Gain the theoretical knowledge as
