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Deutsche Telekom and AIT have been awarded the EU projects PETRUS2 and HarmoniQCI
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Deutsche Telekom have been awarded two new Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) – PETRUS2 and HarmoniQCI – as part of the European Commission’s quantum technology programme. Both projects complement one another and support the further development, standardisation and long-term sustainability of European quantum communication infrastructures.
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Schaltschrank der Austrian DC Pilot Factory
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Demonstration workshop showcased innovative solutions for the industrial energy transition

On 1 July 2026, the Austrian DC Pilot Factory at Fill Maschinenbau in Gurten, Upper Austria, opened its doors and presented research findings and demonstrators for the climate-neutral industry of the future:

  • The Austrian DC Pilot Factory demonstrated, under real-world industrial conditions, how direct current grids, photovoltaics and bidirectional electric mobility can be intelligently interconnected.
  • The research and demonstration project, led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, is developing and testing innovative solutions for a flexible, efficient and renewable energy supply for production sites.
  • Participants in the demo workshop were given exclusive insights into the demonstration plant and the latest research findings on the industrial application of direct current technologies.
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