January 23, 2025 -- The European Commission invests €3 million to develop first-ever quantum chip that combines electronics and light using advanced Germanium-Silicon technology. The goal is to make quantum computers faster, more efficient, and scalable, enabling them to tackle challenges like drug discovery, cybersecurity, and AI. The project consortium unites leading institutions from across Europe to drive technological independence and quantum innovation.

The European Commission is investing in a groundbreaking quantum chip that combines light and electronics for the first time, promising faster, more efficient quantum computers.

Supported by the Quantum Flagship, the ONCHIPS consortium is laying the foundations for a new type of quantum hardware with advanced materials that have never been combined before.

The team hope to make quantum computers more practical for real-world applications and enable them to solve the most challenging problems we face in the world today– unlocking new possibilities for science, industry, and everyday users.

To make this vision a reality, the ONCHIPS consortium is turning to Germanium-Silicon (GeSi) – a material whose ability to efficiently emit light was only discovered in 2020.