QUEST

QUEST's primary goal is to amplify the scientific prowess and innovative capabilities of Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE) alongside its esteemed Twinning partners: Linköpings universitet, Loughborough University, Aalto University, JustInMind SL, and Intelligentsia Consultants Sarl. They collectively aim to create a quantum reservoir computing (QRC) system leveraging silicon carbide (SiC) defect qubits. Over three years, QUEST plans to roll out a research and innovation strategy centered on five core objectives, each associated with eight interrelated work packages. Objective 1 is geared towards pioneering research to construct a QRC system based on SiC defect qubits. This avant-garde technology could potentially enhance computational speed and diminish power usage by over 100 times compared to traditional machine learning models. Objective 2 emphasizes knowledge-sharing between ELTE's seasoned researchers and the Twinning partners, facilitated via short-term staff exchanges, seminars, and training sessions, all complementing the research from Objective 1. Objective 3 focuses on nurturing the career aspirations of early-stage researchers associated with both ELTE and the Twinning entities. They propose strategies like brief and intermediate exchanges, workshops, summer training sessions, and a collaborative PhD scheme. Objective 4 aims to refine ELTE's administrative and managerial proficiency for European R&D initiatives. Specifically, this entails enhancing the expertise of ELTE’s Education Support Office and Research Support Office in aspects like project management, proposal drafting, intellectual property management, and scientific communication concerning European R&D funding programmes. Objective 5 is dedicated to bolstering the research stature and academic credibility of ELTE and its Twinning counterparts. This will be achieved through extensive communication, outreach, and dissemination efforts.

2024

2027