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This article details the establishment of a new university-led research hub focused on applying quantum sensing and computing to solve specific national challenges in agriculture, mining, and health. The initiative represents a significant step in building local specialist skills and translating fundamental quantum physics into practical industrial solutions within South Africa.
UPQuST will build skills for South Africa’s quantum future

UPQuST, a new University of Pretoria node of the SAQuTI initiative, will build specialist skills and advance South Africa’s capacity in next-generation computing and sensing.
The University of Pretoria will host one of six new nationally funded quantum research hubs, UP Quantum Science and Technology (UPQuST), as South Africa commits to a five-year initiative strengthening its capacity in quantum sensing, computing, and secure communications. “This initiative will position UP at the centre of South Africa’s efforts to develop quantum technologies, build specialist skills, and translate advanced research into practical solutions for society…
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