On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Brigadier General Jan Farlík, Rector–Commander of the University of Defence in Brno, participated in the expert workshop “Quantum Computing at the Academy of Sciences 2025”, held at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences (AV ČR). The event brought together leading Czech scientists, researchers, academics, and technological partners to discuss the future of quantum technologies in the Czech Republic. Organized under the leadership of Professor Josef Lazar, the workshop was initiated by the Vice President of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ilona Müllerová, and underscored the importance of cooperation between the scientific and defence sectors in the field of advanced technologies. The workshop also welcomed representatives from several institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences, experts from the Czech Technical University (CTU), IBM and ITS companies, and partners from the newly established Quantum Innovation Centre (QIC-Czech), which connects academic research with practical applications in the area of quantum computing. Thanks to support from the Ministry of Defence, the University of Defence, and the technical infrastructure of CTU, consortium members have access to cutting-edge IBM quantum computers – including the Eagle quantum processor with 127 qubits – and can use them for both research and the education of a new generation of specialists. The workshop program included expert lectures on the principles and applications of quantum computing, discussions on research directions, and a tour of the state-of-the-art laboratories at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences focused on advanced quantum technologies. “For the University of Defence, it is essential that our students and young professionals have access to the most advanced technologies, including quantum computers. Only in this way can we prepare a new generation of experts capable of facing future challenges and strengthening the defence capabilities of the Czech Republic in the digital era,” said Brigadier General Jan Farlík, Rector–Commander of the University of Defence.

The workshop confirmed that ensuring the defence and security of the Czech Republic requires a systematic connection of top capacities in science and research, thereby enabling the continuous development and application of state-of-the-art quantum technologies.

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Author: Lucie Sedláková