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FAPESP Strategic Program
Quantum Technologies InitiAtive

Quantum
Technologies
for Brazil

We accelerate quantum technological advances and solidify the scientific leadership of São Paulo and Brazil in sensors, communications and quantum computing.

150 M BRL
Total investment (5 years)
💰
12
Supported projects
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3
Calls launched
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+10
Partner institutions
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An initiative to position Brazil at the quantum frontier

The FAPESP QuTIa (Quantum Technologies InitiAtive) Program in Quantum Technologies aims to accelerate quantum technological advances and consolidate the scientific and technological leadership of São Paulo and Brazil. This program promises transformative impacts across various areas, from secure communications to information processing.

Mission: To promote the development of a quantum technologies ecosystem to boost the scientific and technological leadership of São Paulo and Brazil in various areas of knowledge. We seek to explore the vast potential impacts of these technologies — from advances in health, agriculture and cybersecurity to solutions for complex computational problems.

Our goal is to position São Paulo as a leader in the development of these technologies, establishing it as Latin America's leading innovation hub for advances in sensors, communications and quantum computing, while fostering startup development and attracting global investment and talent.

Theme
Quantum technologies are revolutionizing several areas of knowledge, enabling the development of sensors with unprecedented sensitivity, secure communications and the resolution of complex computational problems. The São Paulo academic community is actively engaged in exploring the fundamental building blocks of sensing, communication and quantum computing.
Budget & Timeline
Total investment of R$ 150 million distributed over 5 years through open calls for proposals targeting researchers and early-career investigators affiliated with research institutions in the State of São Paulo.
Official Launch
The program was officially launched on December 11, 2024, at FAPESP headquarters in São Paulo, with the participation of researchers, government representatives and international partners.

Projects supported by QuTIa

Research grants and fellowships awarded under the FAPESP QuTIa Quantum Technologies Program. Projects approved in the 2024 and 2025 calls.

Young Investigator 2024
Quantum Computing

Modular microwave-optical quantum transduction

Rodrigo da Silva Benevides
IF-USP · Instituto de Física, Universidade de São Paulo

The project will build a system composed of a superconducting qubit, an intermediate acoustic oscillator, and an optomechanical device to realize a full microwave-optical transduction process.

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Young Investigator 2024
Quantum Communication

StruQT - Deploying Structured light for Quantum Technologies

Rafael Barros
IF-USP · Instituto de Física, Universidade de São Paulo

The proposal presents a feasible two-step project to deploy optical quantum technologies in the state of São Paulo, purposefully exploring the structured light toolbox.

Biblioteca Virtual FAPESP →
Young Investigator 2024
Quantum Computing & Metrology

Building an Ion-Trap for Quantum Computing and Precise Measurements

Amilson Rogelso Fritsch
IFSC-USP · Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo

In this project, we aim to build a linear Paul trap that will open the door for many experiments involving quantum computing, quantum sensing, optical clocks, and quantum machine learning.

Biblioteca Virtual FAPESP →
Young Investigator 2024
Quantum Sensing

Atomic vector magnetometer improved with squeezed light for medical, industry and communication applications

Hans Marin Florez
UFABC · Universidade Federal do ABC

The goal is to take the principle of rf-dressed state developed in collaboration with prof. Thomas Fernholz from University of Nottingham and make it work with high atomic densities to reach high sensitivities for the vector magnetometer.

Biblioteca Virtual FAPESP →
Young Investigator 2024
Quantum Communication

Solid state single-photon sources for telecom frequencies

Saimon Filipe Covre da Silva
IFGW-Unicamp · Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin, Unicamp

In this proposal we aim to develop a single photon source emitting at telecom C-band, extending the LDE fabrication approach from the (In)GaAs/AlGaAs system to the III-Sb material system.

Biblioteca Virtual FAPESP →
Thematic Project 2025
Collaboration Network – Sensing

QuadRA: Quantum Devices for Research and Applications

Thiago Pedro Mayer Alegre
Gleb Wataghin Institute of Physics/UNICAMP

Collaborative quantum sensing research network selected in the second QuTIa Program call, integrating groups from the main São Paulo universities for the development of second-generation sensing technologies.

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Thematic Project 2025
Collaboration Network – Computing

QuantaNet: Academia-Industry Network for Testing and Developing Quantum Technologies

Celso Jorge Villas-Bôas
Center for Exact Sciences and Technology/UFSCar

Collaborative quantum computing research network selected in the second QuTIa call, bringing together excellence groups to advance the development of quantum computing platforms and algorithms.

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Thematic FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025
SP–RJ Collaboration · Quantum Communication

Single-Photon Emitters in 2D Materials: A Path Toward Quantum Information Technologies

FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025 Call
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) – Center for Exact Sciences and Technology and Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF/MCTI)

Principal Investigators: Gilmar Eugenio Marques and Tatiana Gabriela Rappoport

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Thematic FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025
SP–RJ Collaboration · Quantum Communication

Quantum Photonics: From 2D Materials to Biological Molecules

FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025 Call
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM/MCTI) and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) – Institute of Physics

Principal Investigators: Rodrigo Barbosa Capaz and Marcelo Paleólogo Elefteriadis de França Santos

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Thematic FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025
SP–RJ Collaboration · Quantum Communication

TRAP-Q – Quantum Trapping and Control of Nanoparticles with Integrated Photonics

FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025 Call
Gleb Wataghin Institute of Physics (UNICAMP) and Scientific and Technical Center (PUC-Rio)

Principal Investigators: Thiago Pedro Mayer Alegre and Thiago Barbosa dos Santos Guerreiro

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Thematic FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025
SP–RJ Collaboration · Quantum Communication

São Paulo–Rio Alliance for Quantum Communications

FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025 Call
Institute of Physics (USP) and Institute of Exact Sciences of Volta Redonda (UFF)

Principal Investigators: Marcelo Martinelli and José Augusto Oliveira Huguenin

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Thematic FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025
SP–RJ Collaboration · Quantum Communication

Optical, Superconducting, and CVD Diamond-Based Devices for Applications in Quantum Technologies

FAPESP–FAPERJ 2025 Call
National Institute for Space Research (INPE/MCTI) and Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF/MCTI)

Principal Investigators: Vladimir Jesus Trava-Airoldi and Ivan dos Santos Oliveira Junior

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ℹ️  Full details of all supported projects are available in the FAPESP Virtual Library.

News

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Quantum physics
New method produces quantum dots that offer advantages for light-based technologies

The manufacturing strategy allows for the production of single and entangled photon emitters with low density, high symmetry, and wavelengths that are more suitable for integrated photonics.

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Support to research
Research in São Paulo regains momentum in 2024

The FAPESP Annual Report records over 27,000 supported projects, an 18% increase over the previous period and a record in the historical series.

Plataforma web oferece ferramenta para apoiar a gestão e a elaboração de políticas públicas
Quantum technologies
FAPESP aims to boost the development of quantum technologies in Brazil

Foundation launches program aimed at accelerating creation, training human resources and stimulating scientific and technological leadership in the state of São Paulo and Brazil in the field, with potential impacts on sectors such as health, agriculture, communications and computing.

Calls for proposals, events and communications

03
FAPESP-FAPERJ 2025 Call – SP-RJ Cooperative Projects
Groundbreaking partnership between FAPESP and FAPERJ to select cooperative projects in quantum technologies. Up to R$ 15 million per agency; projects up to R$ 3 million. Includes defense applications in partnership with military institutions.
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02
QuTIa-FAPESP 2025 Call – Collaboration Networks
Second program call in the new "FAPESP Research Collaboration Networks" format. Up to R$ 20 million to fund up to 2 thematic networks with 4 to 9 principal researchers per proposal.
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01
QuTIa-FAPESP 2024 Call – Young Investigators
First program call. Selected 5 young researchers to conduct research projects of up to R$ 5 million (5 years) at São Paulo State institutions, focused on attracting talent from abroad.
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5th Brazilian STI Conference: Quantum Science and Technologies
Held on April 5 and 8, 2024. Reference conference in the national science, technology and innovation landscape dedicated to the Brazilian quantum ecosystem.
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Ben Hur Viana Borges
EESC · USP São Carlos
Felipe Fanchini
FC · Unesp Bauru

qutia@fapesp.br
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