Project PROMISE to unveil next-gen quantum imaging sensors for industrial breakthroughs
The PROMISE project (PROtotypes of Magnetic Imaging Systems for Europe) is off to a promising start!
A groundbreaking leap in quantum sensing is on the horizon. An international research consortium, has launched a pioneering initiative to bring nitrogen-vacancy (NV)-based quantum imaging sensors to real-world industrial applications.
With unparalleled speed, accuracy, and efficiency, these next-generation widefield magnetometers eliminate the need for complex vacuum systems and cryogenics, making quantum sensing more accessible than ever. The project unites top-tier research institutions, industry leaders, and machine learning specialists to push these sensors to pre-industrial readiness (TRL7), unlocking new possibilities in semiconductor metrology, materials engineering, and biotechnology.
Photograph from the project kick-off meeting in Bilbao, February 5th, 2025.
Ten partners from countries across the EU join forces to bring this ambitious project to fruition. By bridging cutting-edge quantum research with real-world industrial needs, PROMISE is set to transform the way we sense, image, and analyze materials at the nanoscale. Stay tuned as we take quantum sensing from the lab to the factory floor.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe – The EU research & innovation programme under the Grant Agreement number 101189611. The project started on January 1, 2025, and will last 44 months.
