Quantum Applications in the Real World: Quarks Interactive – Education and engagement through quantum games on mobile devices

  Date and Time
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 11:30 to 13:30
  Location
UPT Library / Biblioteca UPT, Room K2

Quantum Hub @ Politehnica University of Timișoara, together with the local ecosystem (Equal1, Eviden, Nokia, ABQ.Institute), is building a strong and active community in the region in the fields of quantum computing and quantum communications. To get to know each other better, understand the directions in the industry and their real impact, we are launching a series of open events around the Quantum Computing master's degree at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara: Quantum Applications in the Real World. The first event is dedicated to a Romanian startup, Quarks Interactive, which created the first educational game on quantum computing founded by Laurențiu Niță.

Read the story here: https://start-up.ro/primul-joc-de-educatie-in-quantum-computing-dezvoltat-de-un-roman-pe-mobile/

This is a mini-series of 5-6 public courses within the "Quantum applications in the real world" module, part of the Quantum Computing master's program coordinated by Professor Mihai Udrescu. More details about the mini-series on the IEEE SSIT event page. The module "Quantum applications in the real world" is coordinated by Dr. Val Mureșan at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara. Our guests are founders, GMs, and experts from companies active in the quantum vertical. They will present real applications, lessons learned, and the next steps for industry, education, and startups.
Master's program: UPT – Master's in Quantum Computing

 

What you will learn:

  • What the commercial applications of QC/QKD/QCaaS look like today.
  • Case studies in quantum educational gaming, hardware, services, and integrators.
  • Opportunity maps for research, startups, and industry in RO & EU.
  • Resources for entering the ecosystem: tools, communities, programs.

Who it is for:

  • Students, master's students, researchers, teachers, developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about quantum applications.

Format & logistics:

  • Nov. 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – Laurențiu Niță (Founder of Quarks Interactive – the first quantum game)
    Topic: Education and engagement through quantum games on mobile devices.
  • Cost: free, registration required. We kindly ask those who do not participate to leave room for others on the waiting list. The room has a maximum capacity of 85 seats. Sign up required: https://luma.com/6kt84697
  • Location: UPT Central Library (Biblioteca UPT), Bd. V. Pârvan Nr. 2b, 300223 – Timişoara, Conference Center, Room K2.

 

This event is organized by the UPT Quantum Hub, with the support of IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT), Romania Section.