The Institute Future Technologies at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD) is leading a consortium to explore practical applications of quantum computing, receiving formal funding notification from the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) on November 9th during the Day of Digital Technologies. The QUANDA project will focus on anomaly detection in energy plants, power grids and data centres, testing hybrid computing methods that combine quantum computers with artificial intelligence and classical high-performance systems.
“With QUANDA, we are strengthening the position of the THD as a research location for digital future technologies and making an important contribution to Germany’s technological competitiveness,” emphasizes University President Prof. Waldemar Berg. The consortium includes Leibniz University Hannover, QUDORA and ZENOB, aiming to reduce reliance on non-European solutions with open-source software.
QUANDA Project: Launch of Quantum Anomaly Detection & Analysis
This funding, awarded through the QC Next technology programme, directly supports the development of quantum anomaly detection and analysis techniques with a focus on real-world industrial applications. QUANDA’s structure as a satellite project of the national FullStaQD flagship project ensures close alignment with broader efforts to establish an open, modular software architecture for quantum computing access.
This anomaly detection capability is critical for maintaining the reliable operation of these essential infrastructure components. The team is particularly focused on integrating QML methods into high-performance computing environments. Efficient data processing on quantum computers and the reduction of extensive quantum circuits, known as Circuit Cutting, are key areas of investigation to overcome current hardware limitations.
The development of open-source software, branded FullStaQD, is a central tenet of the QUANDA project, aiming to reduce reliance on proprietary, non-European solutions and bolster Germany’s position in the quantum hardware and services landscape. Prof. Dr.
Helena Liebelt, Director of the IFT, explains that it is important to systematically investigate the possibilities and limitations of quantum computing using real applications and to further develop the technology together with partners. This commitment to open-source principles directly supports the goals outlined in the German High-Tech Strategy, which envisions European leadership in quantum computing by 2030, and the Federal Government’s Action Concept for Quantum Technologies.
The consortium’s collaborative structure, including Leibniz University Hannover, the Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen, QUDORA, Future Energy Lab Wunsiedel, and ZENOB, highlights the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and industry. Prof. Wolfgang Dorner, THD Vice President for Research and Transfer, says that the connection between scientific research and concrete challenges from industry demonstrates the potential of collaboration between universities and companies.
The project’s three-year duration will see the developed methods integrated into a joint software architecture, with performance and practical usability rigorously assessed. The QUANDA project team is actively working to deliver results that contribute to both scientific advancement and tangible industrial benefits, solidifying the Deggendorf Institute of Technology’s role as a hub for digital future technologies.
It is crucial for us to systematically investigate the possibilities and limitations of quantum computing using real applications and to further develop the technology together with our partners.
Prof. Dr. Helena Liebelt, Director of the IFT
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