DigiQ: Digitally Enhanced European Quantum Technology Master

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In order to meet the emerging need for a quantum-ready workforce in the coming decade, university training efforts within Quantum Technology (QT) will not only have to be massively scaled up but also comprehensively reformed. There is an urgent need for a wider understanding of the underpinnings of the quantum revolution as well as an increased awareness for the commercial potential of quantum innovations in the coming generations of quantum physicists. Within the DigiQ project we spearhead a transformation of the educational ecosystem by introducing both a series of didactical innovations as well as a multinational program structure ready to be scaled up to the rest of the European Higher Education Area. The program is designed to be flexibly implemented within a broad range of university partners covering core Physics and other areas, to support the transformation across universities of all levels of QT-specialism. This will involve upgrading existing QT Master programs, supporting the development of entirely new programs, and offering a bridging program to transform non-specialist degrees to specialised ones which to align to the needs of the QT workforce. The four core elements of the project are i) the production of a comprehensive ecosystem of didactically innovative short modules ii) the augmentation of existing courses both to increase the focus, quality and remote accessibility iii) the operation of ongoing networks of students, university staff, and industry partners, facilitating workshops, QT events, and curating a social element to the program, and finally iv) a comprehensive mobility program supporting student exchange as well as research and industry internships in a network of over 100 industrial partners. To ensure cohesion among the different educational initiatives, all efforts will be mapped to the Quantum Technology Competence Framework and aligned with the emerging specification of Qualification Profiles developed by the Quantum Flagship.