A recent workshop held at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus brought together key players in Hungary’s quantum technology scene to demonstrate the potential of quantum technology to become an industrial reality. The event, part of the Quantum Informatics National Laboratory Workshop 2025, aimed to showcase the latest developments in quantum communication, computing, and sensing, and their potential applications in various industries. According to Dr. István Szászi, Representative of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region, “the time for practical applications is now,” and the company is committed to bringing theoretical results into industrial practice as quickly as possible.
The Quantum Informatics National Laboratory, which unites Hungarian research groups, has twenty internationally recognized teams working on coordinated developments. Bosch is a leading supporter of these efforts, and its own research focuses on quantum sensing, using synthetic diamonds in sensors that could revolutionize various fields such as EKG diagnostics, battery charge measurement, and navigation. The company’s goal is to create miniaturized sensors that can be embedded into chips and scaled to mass production.
Other research institutions, such as the HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), are also working on various aspects of quantum technology. The HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre is developing an atomic-based quantum lab and new methods for benchmarking quantum computers, while BME is building a domestic quantum communication network that can later be linked to the EU’s planned quantum internet. ELTE is developing photonic components for quantum computers and working on quantum-secure protocols and software tools.
The workshop discussions highlighted the potential of quantum technology to transform various industries, including healthcare, transportation, and energy. With its strong research institutions and innovative companies like Bosch, Hungary has a strong chance of becoming a regional quantum technology hub. As Dr. Szászi noted, quantum technology holds enormous potential, and Bosch is committed to playing a key role in its development. The company’s long-term strategy prioritizes quantum technology as a driver of real industrial solutions and improved quality of life, and the recent workshop was an important step towards achieving this goal. Overall, the event demonstrated that quantum technology is on the verge of becoming a reality, and Hungary is well-positioned to take advantage of its potential.