Switzerland: Launch of Geneva’s first quantum network by a consortium of universities and industries

A consortium comprising the University of Geneva, Cern (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), Hepia (Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève), ID Quantique, Rolex and the Cantonal Office for Information Systems and Digital Technology announce the launch of the Geneva Quantum Network (GQN), the first quantum network in Geneva (Switzerland), on 14/10/2025.

Announced on the occasion of the Swiss Quantum Industry Day, the new infrastructure will "enable large-scale quantum physics experiments to be conducted, promote collaboration in quantum technologies and highlight their potential through education and awareness-raising. It will strengthen Geneva’s expertise in this field, which is already internationally recognised", says the University of Geneva.

"Quantum physics opens up new prospects for telecommunication, particularly in terms of ultra-secure data transfer, as well as for metrology, with ultra-precise time measurements. Having dedicated networks is an essential step in experimenting with and developing these technologies in real-world conditions.…