# Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)

**Source**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse/qc2
**Parent**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/research-institutes-centers

## About QC2

Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) is a newly established center within Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) seeded by a major grant from the government of Qatar. Positioned at the nexus of theoretical and experimental research, QC2 has an ambitious mission to play a pivotal role in advancing quantum research in the region. We partner with peers from academia and industry to actively contribute to the global drive for progress in quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum sensing.

[Learn More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse/qc2/about)

#### Latest News

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#### MCIT Concludes Qatar’s First Global Quantum Computing Hackathon Convening Experts Across the Quantum Value Chain

08
*Mar
2026*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/mcit-concludes-qatars-first-global-quantum-computing-hackathon)

#### 27 High School Students Participate in QC2’s Summer School 2025

07
*Aug
2025*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/qc2s-summer-school-2025-high-school-participants)

#### QC2 and Ulm University Host Pioneering Quantum Workshop on Sensing and NV Experiments

03
*Jun
2025*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/sensing-and-nv-experiments-workshop)

#### HBKU Inaugurates QC2 Laboratory

25
*May
2025*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/qc2-laboratory-inauguration)

#### HBKU and Quantum.Tech Bring Major Quantum Event to the Middle East for the First Time

22
*Jan
2025*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/cse-quantum-tech-event)

#### OVPR Convenes Global Experts for Quantum Computing Workshop

13
*Jan
2025*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/ovpr-quantum-computing-workshop)

#### HBKU Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Canada’s Leading Innovation Organization

02
*Dec
2024*

[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/qc2-mitacs-mou-signing)

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