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Education, training and career development

About us

The Catalonia Quantum Academy (CQA) is a collaborative platform under Quántica – Mediterranean Valley of Quantum Science and Technologies, established to coordinate efforts to leverage the region’s internationally recognized expertise to strengthen education, training and professional development in Quantum Science and Technology (QST).

Everyone has the potential to become a quantum leader

Everyone has the potential to become a quantum leader

Whether you are a student taking your first steps in quantum science, an early-stage quantum researcher looking to strengthen profile, or a professional exploring a quantum career, the Catalonia Quantum Academy is your gateway to Catalonia’s quantum ecosystem.  CQA supports education, training and career development for students, researchers and professionals entering Quantum Science and Technology, by reinforcing local academic programs at all levels, investing in academic laboratory infrastructure, and running programs to support talent attraction, mobility, schools and events, professional development and community building.

Participants

CQA brings together Catalonia's leading research centers and universities, alongside associate members and corporate partners from the quantum technology and photonics industry. This network forms the core of Catalonia's quantum ecosystem, connecting academic programs, research infrastructure and industry expertise.


Partners

Core academic and research institutions that actively implement and govern CQA programs.

  • ICFO
  • UAB
  • UB
  • UPC
  • ICN2
  • IFAE
  • cttc
  • i2cat

Associate Members

Research centers and institutions that collaborate with the CQA on selected programs, events and initiatives, expanding the reach and expertise of the network.

  • BSC
  • CNM
  • eurecat!
  • ICMAB
  • IEEC

Corporate Members

Industry partners from quantum technology and photonics companies who engage with CQA through internships, career programs, events and talent development, bridging academia and the quantum industry.

  • Qilimanjaro

Would you like to partner up with the CQA ecosystem?

Contact us at cqa@icfo.eu

People

Coordination Board

  • Verònica Ahufinger

    Verònica Ahufinger

    Chair of the CQA & Head of Academic Affairs, ICFO

  • John Calsamiglia

    John Calsamiglia

    Professor, UAB

  • Crina Cojocaru

    Crina Cojocaru

    Professor, UPC

  • Pol Forn

    Pol Forn-Díaz

    Research Group Leader, IFAE

  • Xavier Jordan Parra

    Xavier Jordan Parra

    Research Group Leader, i2cat

  • Bruno Julia

    Bruno Julia

    Professor, UB

  • Pietro Massignan

    Pietro Massignan

    Professor, UPC

  • Michela Svaluto Moreolo

    Research Director, CTTC

  • Roshan Krishna Kumar

    Team Leader, ICN2

People

Technical office

  • Sarah Blanchette

    CQA Undergraduate Training Programs Manager, ICFO