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About
The mission of the Hungarian Quantum Convergence Consortium (HQCC)
Quantum. Artificial intelligence.
Hungary's future must be built at the intersection of quantum technology and artificial intelligence. In 2025, the Hungarian Quantum Convergence Consortium (HQCC) set out to create an AI and quantum hub that links universities, industry and technology projects — connecting Hungary to the European quantum ecosystem.
Mission
What is HQCC?
The consortium's goal is to build an ecosystem that makes Hungary a competitive, secure and technologically sovereign player in the quantum era.
We believe the convergence of quantum technology and AI is more than a technological opportunity — it is a national strategic question: the foundation of tomorrow's digital infrastructure, security and economic competitiveness.
HQCC connects education, research, corporate innovation, science communication and strategic thinking into a working Hungarian quantum ecosystem.
Founders
Pillars of the consortium — competencies of the founders
ATL Zrt.
Technology and R&D foundation
Quantum-relevant R&D experience, international collaborations, ESA participation and space-industry competence that anchor the consortium's technological credibility and project capacity.
ENOR Kft.
Strategic innovation and ecosystem building
Strategic planning, ecosystem integration and partnership models that enable adaptive, long-term sustainable growth.
Associate member
Jövőt Építők Generációja Egyesület
Education and society partner
Talent pipeline and knowledge community: age-appropriate talent development and university partnerships that embed quantum and AI competences across society.
Associate member
Széchenyi István University — Defense, Space and Technology Innovation Research Center
The center conducts research in defense technologies, space innovation and strategically significant technology development. Its work connects at many points to quantum communication, quantum security, satellite systems and the digital infrastructures of the future.
Why now?
Why quantum technology matters today
Quantum can feel distant and abstract — a "someday" topic — yet preparation is needed now. Quantum technology is expected to drive significant change in the following areas.
Data security
Future quantum computers may be able to break parts of today's cryptography. The global migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum-based communication has already begun. Organisations that prepare in time can secure their data over the long term.
Quantum computing
Quantum computers operate on principles that differ fundamentally from classical machines and can deliver significant speed-ups for specific problem classes. Breakthroughs are expected in complex optimisation, simulation and mathematical workloads. Although the technology is still maturing, it already carries major strategic relevance.
AI
Quantum technology opens new possibilities for optimising, training and running AI models. For certain tasks it can enable faster search, more efficient optimisation and handling of more complex models. The convergence of quantum and AI is one of the most exciting technological frontiers of the coming decade.
Drug discovery
Quantum systems are inherently capable of modelling the behaviour of molecules and materials more accurately. This can accelerate the development of new drugs, batteries, catalysts and advanced materials, significantly shortening R&D cycles.
Financial modelling
Financial systems contain many problems that demand enormous compute. Quantum technology can support portfolio optimisation, risk analytics and market modelling — producing more accurate forecasts and better decision support.
Competitiveness
Quantum technology will be one of the strategic competitive arenas of the coming decade. Countries, companies and institutions that build knowledge, networks and competence in time can secure a significant advantage. Early preparation is a question not only of technology but of economy and sovereignty.
Materials research
Quantum materials are special substances whose properties are determined directly by quantum-mechanical phenomena — for example superconductors, topological materials and the new structures underlying quantum devices. They enable next-generation electronics, energy and quantum applications.
Quantum sensing
Quantum sensing harnesses quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform exceptionally precise measurements. Quantum sensors can detect weak signals and physical effects beyond the reach of classical instruments — applications range from navigation and geophysics to medical diagnostics and defence.
Quantum technology is still being built. This is the window in which knowledge, networks and strategy can be developed. If we only engage once the technology is widespread, we will never close the gap. Early participation is not a luxury — it is a strategic choice.
Advisory
Scientific partners
HQCC works closely with Hungarian universities, research institutes and international expert bodies to ensure scientific rigour across its programmes.
International
European connections
HQCC is building active participation in EU quantum initiatives (EuroQCI, EuroHPC, Digital Europe, Horizon Europe) and international consortia.