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2026 October: International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for many-body problems
February 2026
The International Autumn School on Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA) offers in-depth, hands-on training in quantum computing, with a focus on applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. Open to experienced researchers, early-career scientists, and industry professionals, the school will take place in Cargèse, Corsica, from October 5–17, 2026. More details are available here.
2026 June: 4th workshop of the International Research Network CAFQA (Canada-France Quantum Alliance)from 8th to 11th June 2026
February 2026
As partners of the France-Canada network on quantum science and technology, members of the IQO, from the University of Montpellier and the University of Toulouse campuses, are invited to participate in the 4th workshop of the CNRS international network CAFQA.This worshop will take place from June 8 to 11, 2026, in Calgary, Canada.
2026 March: Quantum Night at Montpellier
February 2026
Join us for a thrilling evening at the University of Montpellier on March 31, 2026, starting at 6 PM, as part of the national event organized by the French Society of Physics. Discover the fascinating world of quantum sciences and technologies. The event is open to all, free of charge, and requires registration. Find more […]
2026 January: Launch of the 2nd Key Challenge in Occitanie
January 2026
The Occitanie Region is continuing its support for the development of quantum sciences and the deployment of quantum technologies with the second Key Challenge! Many thanks to the Region for this unique opportunity to strengthen excellence, international openness, and real-world applications in this expanding field of research.
2025 December: Space Technologies in Occitanie: Orbital Services and the Quantum Revolution
December 2025
The AD’OCC agency, Club Galaxie, Aerospace Valley, and their partners invite you to explore the latest innovations, meet the region’s key players, and discover the technological directions shaping the space industry of tomorrow—on December 17th at the Cité de Toulouse.More details available at this link.
2025 October: 2026 call for PhD fellowhips
October 2025
The 2026 call for PhD fellowships is open. The scholarships will be attributed on topics targeting the following application fields: quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. Details about the call can be downloaded here. The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending applications is 16 […]
2025 May: 3rd workshop of the International Research Network CAFQA (Canada-France Quantum Alliance)from 26th to 28th May 2025
April 2025
As partners of the France-Canada network on quantum science and technology, members of the IQO, from the University of Montpellier and the University of Toulouse campuses, will participate in the 3rd workshop of the CNRS international network CAFQA.This workshop will take place from May 26 to 28, 2025, in Grenoble.
2025 April: Quantum Day at the Cité de l’Économie et des Métiers de Demain in Montpellier on April 30, 2025
April 2025
The AD’OCC agency and SATT AXLR are organizing a day dedicated to quantum technologies on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Cité de l’Économie et des Métiers de Demain in Montpellier.This event will mark the official launch of the Maison du Quantique in Occitanie and will also be an opportunity to present the QuantXium program.More […]
2025 March : Replay of the webinar “How to Popularize Quantum Physics”
March 2025
As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology launched by UNESCO, the GDR Quantum Technologies (TeQ) offered physicists from various laboratories a webinar in which Julien Bobroff (Univ. Paris-Saclay, CNRS) demonstrated — in just 30 minutes — how to effectively popularize a quantum research topic. The webinar is available for replay at […]
2025 March: Funding of 4 PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project
March 2025
The 2025 call for PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project is closed. The granted PhD projects are: QvdW at LPCNO, DisTop-Q at LPT, COFSIS and QUATERSE at L2C.
Webinar “How to Popularize Quantum Physics” by Julien Bobroff – March 6
February 2025
On the occasion of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology launched by UNESCO, the GdR TeQ invites you to a webinar where Julien Bobroff (University of Paris-Saclay, CNRS) will teach you how to popularize your quantum research topic in just 30 minutes. This will be followed by a Q&A and discussion session for […]
2024 November: 2025 call for PhD fellowhips
November 2024
The 2024 call for PhD fellowships is open. The scholarships will be attributed on topics targeting the following application fields: quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. Details about the call can be downloaded here. The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending applications is 3rd […]
2024 November: Many thanks to Alain Aspect for his fascinating lecture at INSA Toulouse!
November 2024
A big thank you to Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize in Physics, for his lecture on the fascinating technological applications of entanglement. This lecture at INSA Toulouse, in partnership with the French Physical Society, was co-organized by the Occitanie Region’s Key Challenge on Quantum Technologies.
2024 November: Seminar by Alain Aspect at INSA Toulouse on November 4
October 2024
Alain Aspect will be giving a lecture at INSA Toulouse, in partnership with the French Physical Society, on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Vinci Auditorium.
2024 June: 2024 second call for small and medium-sized equipment
June 2024
The 2024 second call for small and medium-sized equipment is open. The funding will be attributed on topics targeting the following application fields: quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. Details about the call can be downloaded here. The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending […]
Hands-on training on Quantum Computation for Quantum Chemistry
June 2024
A hands-on training on Quantum Computation for Quantum Chemistry will be held in Montpellier on the 6-8 November 2024. Registrations are now open and can be done on this website!
Quantum Research in the Occitanie Region Honored in IUF Senior Nominations
June 2024
Congratulations to our colleagues Mauro Antezza from L2C, David Guéry-Odelin from LCAR, and Xavier Marie from LPCNO, recipients of an IUF senior chair!
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
June 2024
Quantum science will be in the spotlight in 2025: On June 7, 2024, the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Pre-maturation and Maturation Projects
June 2024
AxLR and Toulouse Tech Transfer, in partnership with the Institut Quantique Occitan and AD’OCC, are launching a Call for Expressions of Interest on Quantum Technologies and Enabling Technologies. For more details, please click on this link.
2024 April: Funding of 4 PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project
April 2024
The 2024 call for PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project is closed. The granted PhD projects are: iProCRA at LCAR, Q-META at CEMES, QUDDLES at ICGM and SUGAR at L2C.
Save the date: Quantum Programming Training -Basics Session on February 27th and 28th
January 2024
CALMIP offers an introductory training session on basic concepts on February 27th and 28th, 2024. Registration is reserved for members of an Academic Laboratory in Occitanie. This hands-on session will be conducted using the myQLM environment from Eviden. Registration is available on the CALMIP website.
2023 December: 2024 call for small and medium-sized equipment
December 2023
The 2024 call for small and medium-sized equipment is open. The funding will be attributed on topics targeting the following application fields: quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. Details about the call can be downloaded here. The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending applications […]
2023 December: 2024 call for PhD fellowhips
December 2023
The 2024 call for PhD fellowships is open. The scholarships will be attributed on topics targeting the following application fields: quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. Details about the call can be downloaded here. The template for applying to the call can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending applications is 2rd […]
Save the date: GDR TeQ Colloquium in Montpellier on November 22th to 24th
September 2023
The next GDR TeQ Colloquium will take place in Montpellier from Wednesday, November 22, to Friday, November 24, 2023.














