Dear Quantum Campus Aarhus Community, Here’s a quick overview of the selected quantum related news content to help you navigate: * QCA News: * Carlsberg Foundation infrastructure grants to AU researchers * Novo Synergy grant for QuantuMRI at AU * * Funding Opportunities: * IFD Grand Solutions 2026 (Quantum Technologies) * NordForsk call: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges * NNF Data Science Collaborative Research Programme 2026 * QuNorth Flagship programme (access to MAGNE) is open * * Upcoming Events: Highlights of key quantum science events in Denmark and internationally, including: * QUBITS Seminar Series (upcoming talks) – next on Mar 2 * Nordic Quantum Ideation Workshop (Apr 8–10, Copenhagen) * National Optics Congress 2026 (Apr 8–9, AU) * IEEE qCCL 2026 (Aalborg) Scroll down for details and registration links! → Please forward this email to interested colleagues who may not already have signed up for information from QCA. Encourage them to join our community and stay updated<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/sign-up>! QCA News * Carlsberg Foundation – research infrastructure grants (AU) * Bo Brummerstedt Iversen: Accurate quantification of phase transitions in energy and quantum materials. Read more here.<https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/det-har-vi-stoettet/cf25-1675/> * Jill Miwa: ASTRID2 + APPLE-II: Driving Next-Gen Quantum Research in Denmark. Read more here.<https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/det-har-vi-stoettet/cf25-1751/> * Sune Jespersen receives NOVO Synergy grant for QuantuMRI (Quantum-sensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging) * Professor Sune Jespersen (AU) has received a NOVO Synergy grant for the project “Quantum-sensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (QuantuMRI): Imaging beyond the voxel”. Read more here.<https://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/sune-jespersen-modtager-novo-synergy-bevilling-til-projektet-quantum-sensed-magnetic-resonance-imaging-quantumri-imaging-beyond-the-voxel> * Open positions in the Nordics * Here you can find a collection of quantum-related positions that are currently open in the Nordics, both in academia and industry. Find the open positions here<https://nordita.org/nordic-quantum/nq-open-positions/> * QCA on LinkedIn * Follow QCA on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-university/> * Hosting a quantum-related talk/event at AU? * Let us know so we can promote it through QCA and perhaps as a QUBITS seminar. Upcoming and previous seminars<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars>. ________________________________ Funding Opportunities Innovation Fund Denmark: Grand Solutions 2026 – Quantum Technologies * Funding for ambitious projects strengthening Danish positions of strength in quantum technologies (two-phase application). * Phase 1 deadline: March 3, 2026, 12:00 noon * Phase 2 deadline: September 10, 2026, 12:00 noon. * Read more here: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/grand-solutions/grand-solutions-2026-quant... NordForsk: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges (NFRF + NordForsk) * This call supports international, interdisciplinary and transformative projects using disruptive technologies to address major global challenges and accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). * Deadlines: NOI (March 3, 2026), LOI (June 9, 2026), Full application (November 3, 2026). * NordForsk finances Nordic participants (projects must include partners from at least two Nordic countries; one Nordic team member must be Co-PI). * See call here.<https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/call-proposals-disruptive-technologies> Novo Nordisk Foundation: Data Science Collaborative Research Programme 2026 * Collaborative research programme supporting interdisciplinary data science projects anchored at Danish research institutions (up to DKK 40 million per grant). * Call closes: March 3, 2026, 14:00 (Copenhagen time). * Read more and apply here<https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/data-science-collaborative-research-programme-2026/>. QuNorth Flagship programme – access to MAGNE is open (call open until Jun 12, 2026) * QuNorth has launched its Flagship Programme and will jointly select up to three teams for a structured support programme, including early/exclusive access to MAGNE (Denmark’s national quantum computing facility). * Read the full call.<https://qunorth.com/news/flagship/> Horizon Europe – European Commission * Open and upcoming calls on quantum communication, sensing, computing and infrastructure, among others. * Find open EU calls<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance&keywords=quantum&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502> ________________________________ Upcoming Events Events in Denmark in 2026 (selection) * QUBITS Seminars:<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/qubit-seminars> * Mar 2: Robin Kaarsgaard Sales, SDU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/free-quantum-computing-by-robin-kaarsgaard-sales-sdu> * Apr 13: Sarang Dalal, CFIN, HEALTH, AU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/titel-to-be-announced-by-sarang-dalal-cfin-au> * May 4: Emil Zanchetta Ulsig, ECE, TECH, AU and Qversion<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/qubits-seminar-by-emil-zanchetta-ulsig-tech-au-and-qversion> * Nordic Quantum Ideation Workshop<https://www.nordicinnovation.org/events/2026/apply-now-nordic-quantum-ideation-workshop> (Apr 8–10 @ Copenhagen) * A hands-on, two-day workshop for PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and PIs exploring application and startup potential of quantum research (free of charge; includes a matchmaking dinner on Apr 8). * National Optics Congress 2026<https://www.dops.dk/event/dops-national-optics-congress-2026/> (Apr 8–9 @ Aarhus University) * DOPS’ National Optics Congress takes place April 8–9, 2026 at Aarhus University * IEEE qCCL 2026<https://www.ieeeqccl2026.com/> (30 June–3 July @ Aalborg University) * EEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing and Learning (IEEE qCCL 2026) takes place July 1–3, 2026 at Aalborg University, preceded by tutorials on June 30. Lists of international events * Quantum Technology Lab<https://quantum.technology/conf/index.html> * Nordic Quantum events calendar<https://nordita.org/nordic-quantum/nordic-quantum-events/> Stay Connected with QCA Learn more about QCA on the Quantum Campus Aarhus website →<https://projects.au.dk/quantum>. Follow QCA on LinkedIn →<https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-campus-aarhus-qca-aarhus-university/>. Kindly note: You are receiving this email because you are on the Quantum Campus Aarhus mailing list. If you would like to be removed from this list, please contact me directly. Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Quantum Campus Aarhus (QCA) Coordinator Med venlig hilsen / Best regards, Lise Refstrup Linnebjerg Pedersen Special Consultant, MSc, PhD, Dip. 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