Is your company looking to perform a diagnostic study to identify and explore quantum use cases, or to carry out a research and development project based on hybrid (HPC) or quantum computing? MaQuEst, the Grand Est Quantum Hub, is launching a call for projects to receive financial support from the Grand Est Region of up to €150,000.
Apply between 15 September and 16 November 2026.
Two funding options
Option 1: Quantum Assessment
Support for projects aimed at identifying and exploring use cases utilising high-performance computing (HPC) and/or quantum computing. Maximum grant: €15,000, corresponding to up to 50 per cent of eligible expenditure (excluding VAT), depending on the size of the company.
Option 2: Quantum R&D and Innovation Projects
Support for exploratory projects developing innovative use cases based on hybrid (HPC) or quantum computing, applied to a defined industrial challenge and demonstrating a high degree of innovation. Maximum grant: €150,000, corresponding to between 25% and 45% of eligible expenditure (excluding VAT), depending on the size of the company.
Priority topics
Several topics have been identified as priorities under this call for projects:
- industrial and logistical optimisation,
- quantum chemistry and materials,
- health and pharmacology,
- energy and the green transition,
- cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography,
- artificial intelligence,
- hybrid computing.
How can you benefit from this support?
You are eligible if your company meets the following conditions:
- Provide evidence of outsourcing R&D activities within the Grand Est region
- Sufficient equity and a significant amount of paid-up share capital
- Use an external service or enter into a collaboration agreement with a member of the MaQuEst consortium, or with any other public or private organisation with proven expertise in quantum or hybrid computing
- The project must have been selected under the calls for proposals for innovation in high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing organised by MaQuEst, with a letter of recommendation from the scientific evaluation committee issued by MaQuEst
Your project must also relate to:
- high-performance computing aimed at solving problems arising from quantum computing (in particular through simulation on HPC infrastructure), or utilising hybrid HPC/quantum approaches,
- or a project focused on quantum computing that will have a medium-term impact on the company’s development (competitiveness, market positioning, expertise).
How to apply?
To apply for this regional grant, please follow these steps:
- Familiarise yourself with the requirements using the template, which will soon be available on this page
- Contact us for assistance in developing your project:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Complete the template, which will soon be available, and send it to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Receive a recommendation letter from the MaQuEst scientific committee if your project is selected
- Submit your application online via the region’s website, attaching your recommendation letter and supporting documents, no later than three months before the project starts
If you are interested in applying for this regional grant, the MaQuEst team is here to help. For further information, please contact us without delay.