March 13, 2026 -- Implementation of the GraviQ project has begun, aimed at creating innovative research infrastructure based on quantum mechanics phenomena. The initiative involves building and deploying Poland’s first synchronized network of mobile quantum gravimeters, opening new possibilities for precise monitoring of Earth’s gravitational field and detection of natural hazards.

The main objective of the GraviQ project is to implement breakthrough technology for measuring gravitational acceleration. Unlike classical methods, the proposed solution relies on atomic techniques, including matter interferometry, enabling the highest available measurement precision.

The planned work includes the following stages:

Technology deployment for manufacturing: Processes for building innovative quantum gravimeters will be developed and integrated, enabling the transfer of advanced scientific achievements to practical engineering applications.

Production of mobile units: Portable measurement devices adapted for diverse field conditions will be created. The mobility of the gravimeters will enable their wide use in geophysics, environmental protection, and seismic monitoring.

Construction of a national measurement network: A key infrastructure element will be a distributed, synchronized network covering various regions of Poland. This will allow continuous observation of changes in the gravitational field, which is fundamentally important for early warning of phenomena such as landslides or sinkholes.

Provision of measurement services: The project assumes the creation of an “on-demand measurements” model. The infrastructure will be available to scientific institutions, public administration, and the private sector. Data collection and analysis processes will be supported by artificial intelligence and quantum computing methods.

The project is being implemented by a consortium of renowned research institutions:

Leader: Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), affiliated with the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznań.

Partners: Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK) and Warsaw University of Technology (PW).

The venture represents a significant contribution to the development of Poland’s high-tech sector (Deep Tech) and strengthens the national research potential.

Project value: PLN 148,160,987.61

EU funding: PLN 111,555,308.77