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High Tech Incubator
The High-Tech Incubator at the QVLS-iLabs provides technology-driven startups with a professional environment for developing and scaling innovations in quantum technologies.
By bringing together scientific infrastructure, industry-oriented applications and targeted support, QVLS-iLabs creates a powerful ecosystem for deep-tech startups in Lower Saxony.
Startup Support at QVLS
QVLS-iLabs supports technology-driven startups and emerging ventures in the field of quantum technologies.
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Workshops and events providing orientation on entrepreneurship and startup development
Raising awareness of technology transfer opportunities arising from research
Access to the cluster network and insights into the startup ecosystem
Support in developing initial project ideas
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Further development of technologies through to prototype realization
Access to laboratory infrastructure and shared workshops
Connections to experts, investors and industry partners
Support with funding strategies and grant programmes
Development and validation of business models
Cluster-Owned High-Tech Laboratories
The incubator provides modern laboratory spaces, workshops and specialized infrastructure at the former Rollei site in Braunschweig.
Startups have access to the facilities they need to develop their technologies – from optical tables and lasers covering a range of wavelengths (532–1550 nm) to a cleanroom tent, magnetic shielding and vacuum pumps. A direct dark-fiber connection to the reference signals of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is also available. And this is only part of the equipment teams can access on site.
The infrastructure is specifically tailored to the needs of deep-tech startups and supports projects throughout the innovation cycle – from initial prototypes to market-ready demonstrations.
The facilities are complemented by close links to leading research institutions such as the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Technische Universität Braunschweig and Leibniz University Hannover, as well as regional economic development organizations.
Startup Teams
Several startups are currently working at the High-Tech Incubator on solutions in the fields of quantum hardware, integrated optics, precision measurement and microfabrication. All teams benefit from close connections to research partners, access to laboratory infrastructure and exchange with other startups.
Key areas of focus:
Quantum computing and ion-trap platforms
Integrated optics and photonic chips
Quantum sensing and high-precision measurement
Microfabrication technologies
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Our Cluster Spokespeople
Prof. Dr. Christian Ospelkaus
Leibniz University HannoverSpokesperson
TU BraunschweigProf. Dr. Andreas Waag
Co-Spokesperson
Our iLab Experts
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Dr. Tara Cubel Liebisch (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt)
Dr. Amado Bautista Salvador (QUDORA Technologies)
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Prof. Dr. Carsten Klempt (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt)
Dr. Malte Schulz-Ruhtenberg (LPKF Laser & Electronics SE)
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Waag (TU Braunschweig)
Dr. Heiko Brüning (QubeDot GmbH)
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Dr. Nicolas Spethmann (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt)
Mathis Vetter (Braunschweig Zukunft GmbH)
Our Cluster Management
Naz Pourmalek
CEO QVLS e.V. & QVLS innovation GmbH
Dr. Larissa Braun
Coordination QVLS-iLabs
Startup-Funding and QVLS High-Tech IncubatorMagnus Zorn
Coordination QVLS-iLabs