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Centre for Quantum Computing & Technology

The Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology (CQCtec) is a research centre that aims to develop and commercialise quantum technology to create a quantum economy in Africa.

Watch the Official Launch
Watch the Official Launch

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Announcements

Quantum Fest 2026: Music, Storytelling & Science at Umkhubane!

29 August 2026

Come with your family to the quantum fest to enjoy great music with famous Dr Madala Kunene from Umkhubane and Lu Dlamini and the Prophets. Listen to great stories from Dr Gcina Mhlope. Hear about the possibilities offered by the new technology based on the quantum revolution in science! Free entrance! Everybody welcome! Saturday 29th August from 2pm to 7 pm at the Umkhubane Heritage Museum in Cato Manor!

Where Art Meets Science: Quantum Computing

29 August 2026

The Centre for Quantum Computing invites stake holders from Industry, Government, and Academia to this meet and greet arts-and-science event with great music, an art exhibition and a talk about quantum science by Prof Buchleitner from Germany. You can meet experts and discuss the opportunities offered by the second quantum revolution, such as secure data transfer, sensing and quantum computing.

Official Launch of CQCtec on Friday 28 November 2025

02 December 2025

The Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology was launched on Friday 28 November 2025 by the Hon. Dr Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister in the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSTI). The event was held in the MH Joosub Hall on UKZN’s Westville Campus.