DLR Contracts ParityQC for Quantum Mobility Project

ParityQC has been awarded a contract by the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative to launch “QCMobility – Integration of Quantum-based Methods,” a project focused on applying quantum computing to the transport and mobility sectors. Initiated with a joint event on November 18th at the DLR Quantum Innovation Center in Ulm, the project is led by the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies in cooperation with industrial contractors and is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. “QCMobility” aims to build an integrated framework for delivering quantum computing performance to solve complex optimization problems within real-world mobility scenarios.

QCMobility Project Focus and Objectives

The QCMobility project, launched November 18th, aims to integrate quantum computing into the transport and mobility sectors. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, the initiative is led by the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies (DLR QT) in cooperation with industrial contractors, including ParityQC. The project focuses on building an integrated framework to apply quantum computing to complex optimization problems within real-world mobility scenarios like air, road, rail, and maritime logistics.

ParityQC will contribute its expertise in hybrid classical-quantum integration, building upon previous projects like QSea I and QSea II. The company will leverage solution-path discovery tools to create a resilient, modular, and scalable software architecture. This architecture will connect solutions developed within QCMobility to both real-world data and quantum hardware available through the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative.

A key objective of QCMobility is to create a unified software framework integrating classical, quantum, and hybrid solution methods. This framework will include a user-friendly interface allowing scientists and industrial partners to benchmark and compare the efficiency of different methods using a variety of hardware, both internally at DLR and from external sources. Dr. Stefan Rombouts of ParityQC states the project will help make the German transport sector “quantum-ready.”

DLR QCI and ParityQC Collaboration

The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (DLR QCI) and ParityQC have launched “QCMobility – Integration of Quantum-based Methods,” a project beginning with a joint event on November 18th. This initiative aims to apply quantum computing to the transport and mobility sectors, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. DLR QCI unites research, industry, and startups to develop quantum computers and relevant applications, while ParityQC will contribute its expertise in hybrid classical-quantum integration.

ParityQC was selected as a contractor for QCMobility, focusing on building an integrated framework for solving complex optimization problems within real-world mobility scenarios. Potential applications include optimizing air transport planning, road and rail systems, and maritime logistics—specifically citing improvements to lock scheduling on the Wesel-Datteln Canal and optimizing crew scheduling for airlines. The company will leverage its solution-path discovery tools and experience from projects like QSea I and QSea II.

This project will create a unified software framework integrating classical, quantum, and hybrid solution methods. A key aspect is a user-friendly interface enabling scientists and industrial partners to benchmark and compare the efficiency of these methods using both internal and external classical and quantum hardware from the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative. Dr. Stefan Rombouts of ParityQC believes this work will make the German transport sector “quantum-ready.”