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2026 October: International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for many-body problems

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

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.

2025 December: Space Technologies in Occitanie: Orbital Services and the Quantum Revolution

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

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

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

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”

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 […]

Webinar “How to Popularize Quantum Physics” by Julien Bobroff – March 6

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: Many thanks to Alain Aspect for his fascinating lecture at INSA Toulouse!

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 June: 2024 second call for small and medium-sized equipment

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 […]

Save the date: Quantum Programming Training -Basics Session on February 27th and 28th

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

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 […]