Dear Quantum Campus Aarhus Community, Here’s a quick overview of the news content to help you navigate: * QCA News: * DQC Scientific Quantum Conference 2026 * Build science communication skills * Call for papers: Building Quantum Futures – Sociotechnical Visions and Their Implications * DQC partners invited to visit Microsoft * Niels Bohr Quantum Summer School 2026 * Funding Opportunities: * DQAA open calls for quantum algorithms & software (PhD/Postdoc/Business) * 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 AU talks) – next on Mar 2 * Nordic Quantum Ideation Workshop (8–10 Apr, Copenhagen) * National Optics Congress 2026 (8–9 Apr, Aarhus) * DQC Scientific Quantum Conference 2026 (15-16 Apr, Aalborg) * Workshop on Building Quantum Futures – Sociotechnical Visions and Their Implications (8-9 Jun, Aarhus) * IEEE qCCL 2026 (30 June–3 July, Aalborg) * Niels Bohr Quantum Summer School 2026 (10–21 Aug , Odense) 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 * DQC Scientific Quantum Conference 2026 @ Aalborg university * Registration is open — please consider signing up and sharing with colleagues and students across AU. The programme includes several Aarhus University speakers, including Jaco van de Pol (NAT), Sarang Dalal (HEALTH), and Emil Ulsig (TECH/Qversion). Find details/registration here<https://dqc.dk/event/scientific-quantum-conference-2/>. * Build science communication skills (Leiden summer school, July 2026) * If you are interested in science communication and want to improve, please check this out—we need strong communicators for quantum research. The one-week summer school is open to researchers at all career stages who are relatively new to science communication (all disciplines welcome). Registration closes 29 Mar 2026. Find details here<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/science-communication-and-society/education/summer-school-science-communication>. * Call for papers: Building Quantum Futures – Sociotechnical Visions and Their Implications (workshop at AU, 8–9 Jun 2026) * The Centre for Science Studies invites abstracts (max 300 words) on quantum imaginaries and their ethical/political/societal implications for an international workshop at Aarhus University (8–9 Jun 2026). Submit by 15 Apr 2026. Read more here<https://css.au.dk/en/news/news-item/artikel/call-for-papers-building-quantum-futures-sociotechnical-visions-and-their-implications>. * DQC partner visit to Microsoft – 17 Mar 2026 (14:00–16:00), Lyngby * Danish Quantum Community invites DQC partners to a visit at Microsoft Denmark (MDCC) incl. an introduction to Microsoft Quantum and a tour of the recently opened Quantum Lab. Read more here<https://dqc.dk/event/partner-visit-to-microsoft-dqc-partners-only/?utm_source=chatgpt.com>. * Niels Bohr Quantum Summer School 2026 (Odense, 10–21 Aug 2026) * A national initiative under Denmark’s National Quantum Strategy bringing together Danish and international PhD students for an intensive two-week programme in quantum science and technology (hosted by the Centre for Quantum Mathematics, SDU, in Odense). Register / application details here<https://deic.dk/en/events/2026-08-10/niels-bohr-quantum-summer-school-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com>. * 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 Danish Quantum Algorithm Academy (DQAA): Four new calls open (PhD/Postdoc/Business) * Calls for PhD, Business PhD, Postdoc, and Business Postdoc scholarships (open across STEM/health/SSH; interdisciplinary encouraged; Danish university host required). * Deadline: 24 Mar 2026, 12:00 (CET) * Find calls here: Grants and funding | DeiC<https://deic.dk/en/grants> 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: 3 Mar 2026, 12:00 noon * Phase 2 deadline: 10 Sep 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 (9 Jun 2026), Full application (3 Nov 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> NNF: 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: 3 Mar 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 12 Jun, 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> * 2 Mar: Robin Kaarsgaard Sales, SDU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/free-quantum-computing-by-robin-kaarsgaard-sales-sdu> * 13 Apr: Sarang Dalal, CFIN, HEALTH, AU<https://projects.au.dk/quantum/news-and-events/item/artikel/titel-to-be-announced-by-sarang-dalal-cfin-au> * 4 May: 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> (8–10 Apr @ 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/> (8–9 Apr @ Aarhus University) * DOPS’ National Optics Congress takes place 8–9 Apr, 2026 at Aarhus University * DQC Scientific Conference<https://dqc.dk/event/scientific-quantum-conference-2/> (15-16 Apr at Aalborg University) * DQC’s Scientific Quantum Conference returns on 15–16 Apr 2026 at Aalborg University. The conference is free, but registration is required. * Building Quantum Futures workshop<https://css.au.dk/en/news/news-item/artikel/call-for-papers-building-quantum-futures-sociotechnical-visions-and-their-implications> (8-9 Jun @ Aarhus University) * Workshop on quantum imaginaries and their ethical/political/societal implications at Aarhus University (8–9 Jun 2026) * IEEE qCCL 2026<https://www.ieeeqccl2026.com/> (30 Jun–3 Jul @ Aalborg University) * IEEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing and Learning (IEEE qCCL 2026) takes place 1–3 July 2026 at Aalborg University, preceded by tutorials on 30 June 2026. * Niels Bohr Quantum Summer School 202<https://deic.dk/en/events/2026-08-10/niels-bohr-quantum-summer-school-2026>6 (10–21 Aug, Odense @ University of Southern Denmark) * Two-week quantum summer school for Danish and international PhD students at SDU in Odense. 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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