Copenhagen, the theoretical foundations will be developed along with more advanced devices. Promotion of quantum research on the Upper Rhine Since early 2025, Professor Dominik Zumbühl has been involved in the Interreg project “UpQuantVal – Quantum Valley Upper Rhine”, which runs until the end of 2027. This project is intended to bolster the Upper Rhine region as a leading location for quantum technologies. To this end, research insti- tutions, businesses and public stakeholders from Germany, France and Switzerland are working hand in hand in order to network existing skills and push ahead with innovative technologies. The University of Basel is responsible for the project on the Swiss side, with Professor Zumbühl and his team playing an active role and contributing their expertise in quantum physics and spin sys- tems. Together with some 19 partners, UpQuantVal is committed to the establishment of shared infra- structure, the promotion of education and training, and technology transfer with a view to accelerating the market maturity of quantum technologies and positioning the Upper Rhine region as a hub for innovation. Two quantum dots, creating a grid of entangled photons. (Image: University of Basel, Department of Physics ) 17 SNI INSight December 2025