Irelandâs first Quantum Computer Engineering Centre launched at Tyndall Institute
Date Announced: 20 May 2021
Multi-million-euro investment will see an additional 900 sq metres of research space and 45 new jobs dedicated to quantum research at Tyndall National Institute.
Pictured right, researcher Dr Agnieszka Gocalinska working in a Tyndall lab.
Cork, Ireland A multi-million-euro investment will see 900 sq meters of research space dedicated to quantum technology at Tyndall’s new facility on Cork’s North Mall, Ireland, and will be a key part of the Institute’s plans to double in size and impact by 2025. Tyndall is also recruiting five new senior research leaders, including a Head of Quantum Research to lead the overall Centre and who will build new quantum research teams to accelerate the growth of the centre.
45 new jobs have been announced at Tyndall National Institute in the City The jobs were announced by the Higher Education Minister Simon Harris at the launch of the institute s Quantum Computer Engineering Centre.
Tyndall say the multi-million-euro investment in enhanced computing power will help to address major issues such as food security, energy and climate change as well as medical research, manufacturing and weather forecasting.
Minister Simon Harris says the first dedicated quantum computer engineering centre will put Cork at the forefront of research: It will upscale Irish researchers in quantum, support open innovation between academia and industry, create high quality sustainable ICT jobs and secure Ireland s future as a worldwide technology leader, while supporting key Irish technology companies and small and Medium Enterprises.