Quantum Technologies Aotearoa
Under the QTA programme, our globally renowned quantum scientists are collaborating internationally to tackle the latest challenges arising in quantum technology - including computation, networking, quantum memories, free space optical communication, sensing and qubit reading.
The Quantum Technologies Aotearoa (QTA) programme capitalises on New Zealand’s fundamental research leadership. It is run by Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls-Centre, with a $12m Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Catalyst Strategic grant 2024-2028.
Made up of projects in two tranches, the programme aims to foster international collaboration and to accelerate domestic capability. QTA collaborators include the Joint Quantum Institute (USA), the Centre for Quantum Technologies(Singapore), the German Aerospace Centre and the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Computing and Simulation as well as Korea’s Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST).
Accordingly, the QTA team also manages the Catalyst Strategic NZ–Korea Joint Research Partnerships. This programme has funded three joint projects in 2025, with a focus on quantum communication.
Flagship Projects
Projects
Main Tranche Projects
Republic of Korea Joint Research Projects
The Catalyst Strategic NZ–Korea Joint Research Partnerships programme has funded three joint projects in 2025, each for up to NZ$450,000 over three years. They focus on quantum communication - a rapidly advancing field with transformative potential for secure data and future technologies.
Startup Tranche Projects
The Dodd-Walls Centre research focus is photonics, the generation, transmission, and manipulation of light, and the study of matter and energy at the quantum level.