Program Description

The SIC 1-2026 call is focused on Advancing Quantum Technologies, a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary research area of strategic importance to the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) and the broader research and innovation ecosystem.

Objectives

Increase the level of engagement of HBKU’s research community with QC2

Expand HBKU’s research portfolio in Quantum Technologies

Support interdisciplinary and application-oriented collaboration in Quantum Technologies research

Focus Areas

All topics within the field of quantum technologies are eligible for consideration. In particular, research proposals addressing the following areas are encouraged:

  • Quantum Computing: Quantum AI, Quantum Optimization, Quantum Simulation
  • Quantum Communication: Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Networking
  • Quantum Sensing: Quantum Metrology, Quantum Imaging, PNT (Positioning, Navigation, Timing)

Proposals Submission

Deadline: 1 June 2026, 11:59 PM

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Awardees

Project TitleLPIEntityPIs
Quantum Magnetometry–Enabled GPS-Independent Robotic Navigation for Resilient Operation in GPS-Denied and Electromagnetically Contested EnvironmentsAli SafaCSE

Othmane Bouhali
CSE

Mohammadreza Rezaa
CSE

QI-VITAL: Quantum-Enhanced Interferometric Sensing for High-Precision, Non-Contact Vital Signs DetectionHussein AlnuweiriCSE

Mahmood Hussain
CSE

Rozhin Yousefjani
CSE

Integrated Quantum-HPC platform for material science applicationsOthmane BouhaliCSE

El Tayeb Bentria
QEERI

Kabir Biswas
CHLS

 

Important Documents

Application Guidelines
Proposal Template