Flagships
Driving Quantum Technologies
We have three flagship programmes focussing on quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum metrology, sensing and imaging.
University of the Witwatersrand
Quantum communication
Prof. Andrew Forbes
Quantum computing
Dr Isaac Nape
Quantum Metrology, Imaging and Sensing
Prof. Andrew Forbes
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quantum communication
Prof. Thomas Konrad
Quantum computing
Prof. Thomas Konrad
Quantum Metrology, Imaging and Sensing
Prof. Thomas Konrad
University of Cape Town
Quantum Metrology, Imaging and Sensing
Prof Mark Blumenthal
University of Stellenbosch
Quantum communication
Prof Mark Tame
Quantum computing
Prof Mark Tame and Prof Francesco Petruccione
Quantum Metrology, Imaging and Sensing
Prof Mark Tame
Our Goal
SA QuTI will create the conditions for a globally competitive research environment in quantum technology and grow a local quantum technology industry in South Africa.
Nodes
SA QuTI is a consortium of six universities, comprising three main centres and three emerging centres. Each node specialises in key areas of research and development and support human capital development.
Resources
Explore a curated collection of materials designed to support learning, research, and collaboration in quantum science and technology.
Events
Stay informed about upcoming conferences, workshops, seminars, and public lectures in quantum science and technology.
Publications
Our SA QuTI members are constantly exploring new research in Quantum Computing, Quantum Communications and Quantum Metrology, Sensing and Imaging.
Dr Isaac Nape
Dr Isaac Nape was the first SA QuTI Emerging Leader. Isaac is a full-time academic at the University of the Witwatersrand. At the end of 2023, Dr Isaac Nape was appointed as the inaugural Optica Emerging Leader in Optics Chair.
Dr Kelvin Mpofu
In 2024, Dr Kelvin Mpofu became the second SA QuTI Emerging Leader as well as a full-time researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Funded by DSTI
The SA QuTI is proudly funded by South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI). This support underscores the commitment to advancing quantum technologies, fostering innovation, and developing a skilled workforce to drive the country’s leadership in this transformative field.
