DIREQT
DIREQT is building Europe’s diamond quantum pilot line, accelerating the transition of diamond-based quantum technologies from laboratory research to scalable industrial production. Artificially engineered single-crystal diamonds containing precisely controlled quantum defects are emerging as one of the most promising platforms for quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing thanks to their room-temperature operation, long coherence times and exceptional sensing capabilities. The project will develop advanced Quantum Process Design Kits (QPDKs) and manufacturing processes to enable reliable, reproducible and scalable production of diamond quantum chips. By strengthening the entire value chain, from quantum-grade diamond materials to integrated devices, DIREQT aims to increase both Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), paving the way for the next generation of quantum devices.
A key objective of DIREQT is the full integration of testing and experimentation facilities within the pilot line environment, allowing researchers, technology developers and industrial users to validate and optimise quantum components under realistic conditions. The project will also foster closer collaboration across the European diamond quantum ecosystem and establish an open-access and sustainable framework supporting future innovation and market deployment.
By bridging the gap between research excellence and industrial manufacturing, DIREQT will contribute to strengthening Europe’s strategic position in quantum technologies. The solutions developed within the project are expected to impact a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, finance and consumer electronics.
AMIRES is responsible for :
- project management support;
- communication, dissemination & exploitation activities;
- business development support
Project Partners:
1 CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE
2 UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
3 ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI RICERCA METROLOGICA
4 FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER
5 THALES
6 HIQUTE DIAMOND
7 DIAMFAB
8 BESTEK
9 CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS
10 FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION
11 UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID
12 FUNDACION IMDEA NANOCIENCIA
13 ARQUIMEA RESEARCH CENTER SL
14 UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA
15 QUANTUM BRILLIANCE GMBH
16 FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANG
17 DIATOPE GMBH
18 SILICON AUSTRIA LABS GMBH
19 D. SWAROVSKI KG
20 PQI-ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESE QUANTUM INSTITUTE
21 INTERNATIONAL IBERIAN NANOTECHNOLOGY LABORATO
22 DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET
23 POLITECHNIKA WROCLAWSKA
24 UNIVERSITEIT HASSELT
25 CESKE VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V PRAZE
26 AMIRES THE BUSINESS INNOVATION MANAGEMENT INSTIT
27 THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
28 WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
29 QUANTUM TRANSISTORS TECHNOLOGY LTD
30 TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY
31 INSTITUT JOZEF STEFAN
DIREQT is co-funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking, under proposal ID No 101291215, and the National Funding Authorities of the Participating States: Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Israel, Finland, Slovenia.