QEP: the Quantum Engineering Programme

Translating quantum science in Singapore to solve real-world problems

What is QEP?

Singapore’s Quantum Engineering Programme (QEP) aims to realise the benefits of quantum technologies for society. Launched in 2018, it supports translational research focused on industry challenges and initiatives to nurture a quantum ecosystem. Coordinated nationally across various research organisations, it is supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore and hosted by the National University of Singapore.

Translating Quantum Science to Solve Real-World Problems

In this film, meet six people helping to build a quantum future for Singapore. QEP has commissioned this short video to show the breadth and depth of R&D in quantum technologies in Singapore. 

R&D Pillars

Our quantum engineering projects are spread across three pillars of research and development.

Quantum
Communication & Security

Developing routable optically transparent networks, interfaces between photonic and stationary qubits, devices and protocols for the quantum internet, and a national quantum-safe network.

Projects

  • Architecture and Protocols for the Quantum Internet
  • Evaluation of all-transparent optical routers for a quantum network embedded in a classical optical fiber network
  • Heterogenous quantum interfaces over metropolitan distances

Quantum
Computing & Processors

Building quantum processors, devices and hardware that streamline quantum processing platforms, development and application of quantum algorithms for chemistry, materials, supply chain management, finance, and trading,

Projects

  • A scalable, programmable atom-array platform for quantum simulation of dynamical and material physics
  • Advanced Quantum Processor Platform
  • Advancing cavity QED: materials and algorithm. 

Quantum
Sensors

Detecting and measuring radiofrequency fields, magnetic fields, and gravity in the environment. Also includes development of quantum sensors for satellite-free inertial navigation and for health and life sciences.

Projects

  • Atom Interferometer based Gravimetry: Development and Application
  • Building non-cryogenic centimeter scale magnetometers with 10 fT/Hz1/2 sensitivity in Singapore for Earth science and defense applications
  • Exploration of a fibre communications network for seismic sensing

News

Resources

Quantum Joint Innovation Accelerator

Keysight Technologies is a supplier of modular and scalable quantum control systems. The Quantum Joint Innovation Accelerator, established under an MOU signed between QEP and Keysight in April 2022, makes it easy for researchers participating in QEP to access several of Keysight’s software design tools and advanced test and measurement equipment. Researchers can apply to evaluate Keysight measurement tools in their laboratories and access equipment hosted at Keysight’s premises in Singapore. Training is also available. Please write to Keysight directly with details of your request.

National Platforms

The Quantum Young Researchers Association (QYRA) aims to bring together the local community of young researchers working in quantum science, with the goal of working towards a vivid quantum ecosystem. The association welcomes all young researchers, including PhD, masters, and final-year-project undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.

Activities