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Quantum-enhanced Vibrational microscopybroad

Q-Vibe · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-06-01–2029-11-30

EC contribution

€2,911,925

Total cost

€2,911,925

Beneficiaries

5

About the data

Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2025-PATHFINDEROPEN · scheme HORIZON-EIC · topic HORIZON-EIC-2025-PATHFINDEROPEN. CORDIS record →

Objective

The Q-Vibe project brings together a consortium of academic and industrial experts in nonlinear optics, quantum technologies, crystal engineering, FTIR microscopy, and microplastics analysis to pioneer a groundbreaking quantum vibrational microscope. This technology will enable label-free, non-destructive, and spatially resolved chemical analysis with unprecedented performance. By harnessing the quantum advantage, Q-Vibe will deliver hyperspectral maps in the fingerprint region across more than 10^5 spatial points using standard near-infrared components such as lasers, cameras, and optics. This approach will not only significantly accelerate imaging speeds compared to current infrared microscopes but also reduce their footprint and cost, making high-performance chemical imaging more accessible. In environmental applications, Q-Vibe is poised to revolutionize microplastics analysis by enabling rapid classification and quantification at high resolution. This ambitious challenge will be undertaken over 42 months by three leading academic institutions and two innovative companies, each bringing unique technical expertise.

Beneficiaries (5)

Organisation	Country	Role	EC contribution	SME
POLITECNICO DI MILANO	IT	coordinator	€812,075
HUMBOLDT-UNIVERSITAET ZU BERLIN	DE	participant	€690,850
NIREOS SRL	IT	participant	€559,375	Yes
AALBORG UNIVERSITET	DK	participant	€450,125
UAB 3 fotonai	LT	participant	€399,500	Yes

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Germany France Poland Spain Italy

Sectors

Security equipment Military vehicles Weapons & ammunition Military aircraft Warships & naval Military electronics

Sources

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