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SA QuTI

South Africa
Type: National Initiative
Focus: National framework for quantum computing, communication, and sensing
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CSIR

South Africa
Type: Research Institute
Focus: National research council involved in quantum initiatives
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NITheCS

South Africa
Type: Institute
Focus: National institute for theoretical and computational sciences
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South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)

South Africa
Type: NPO
Focus: Education, Research, Outreach, Collaboration
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National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA)

South Africa
Type: Government
Focus: Measurements and Standards
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BITRI

Botswana
Type: Research Institute
Focus: Diamond-based NV centers, national emerging tech strategy
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BIUST

Botswana
Type: Academia
Focus: Materials science, nanotechnology, and quantum-related research
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Quantum Leap Africa (QLA)

Rwanda
Type: Research Center
Focus: AIMS center for graduate education (MSc/PhD), algorithms, sensing
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Strathmore University (QaN Hub)

Kenya
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum & Nuclear Hub; PhDs in QML, event co-organizer
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Qemb.AI

Kenya
Type: Startup
Focus: AI and Quantum Computing for healthcare
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Alexandria University

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Center of Excellence for Quantum Computers, Professional Master's in Quantum Computing
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iQafe

Egypt
Type: Private / Education
Focus: Quantum computing training and content creation platform
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UM6P

Morocco
Type: Academia
Focus: Applied mathematics, Control, Optimization
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Qubitron-AI

Tunisia
Type: Startup
Focus: Quantum AI applications and nano-fabrication
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University of Ibadan

Nigeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum modules in physics programs
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AIMS Ghana

Ghana
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum research and training hub
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Constantine Quantum Technologies

Algeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Machine Learning, Topological Quantum Computing
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University of Batna 1

Algeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Theoretical Physics, Quantum science
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University of Setif 1

Algeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Launched Master's in Quantum Computing
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INSTA QT Network Members

Angola
Type: Research Network
Focus: Participant country in INSTA-QT quantum sensing and timing collaborations
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AIMS Cameroon

Cameroon
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum modules and education programs
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Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)

Egypt
Type: Government / Research
Focus: Supports national research policy, including emerging quantum initiatives
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Alamein International University

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Offers programs in quantum computing and photonics
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Alexandria Quantum Computing Group (AleQCG)

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum computing research. Supervises and grows academic programs in Egypt and beyond
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American University in Cairo (AUC)

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Research in quantum information and photonics
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Cairo University

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Research in quantum optics, communication, and computing
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German University in Cairo (GUC) / Qubit Club

Egypt
Type: Academia / Community
Focus: Student-led quantum computing club engaging in research and outreach
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Helwan University

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Computational Chemistry
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QEgypt

Egypt
Type: Community
Focus: QWorld chapter; national workshops
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Sohag University

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum Entanglement, Entropy, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Computation, Quantum Information
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Zewail City of Science and Technology

Egypt
Type: Academia
Focus: Advanced research in materials and quantum systems. Quantum Communications
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ESDEV Foundation Africa

Ghana
Type: Forum
Focus: Hosts of Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition on Education and Skills Development (ARC-EDS)
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KNUST

Ghana
Type: Academia
Focus: Workshops and courses in quantum mechanics
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OneQuantum Ghana

Ghana
Type: Community
Focus: National chapter of OneQuantum Africa
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University of Education, Winneba

Ghana
Type: Academia
Focus: Emerging quantum education programs
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University of Energy and Natural Resources

Ghana
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning
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University of Ghana

Ghana
Type: Academia
Focus: Workshops and courses in quantum mechanics
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Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Kenya
Type: Academia
Focus: Active in nanotechnology and materials science research
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT)

Kenya
Type: Academia
Focus: Developing postgraduate research groups in quantum computing
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Nairobi Quantum Fusion

Kenya
Type: Startup
Focus: Early-stage innovation lab
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University of Nairobi

Kenya
Type: Academia
Focus: Partner with IBM Quantum Fusion; offers quantum computing modules and workshops
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Omar Al-Mukhtar University

Libya
Type: Academia
Focus: Simulation and Modeling. Materials Science
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OneQuantum Libya

Libya
Type: Community
Focus: Quantum education and networking initiative
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University of Benghazi

Libya
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum Science
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University of Tripoli

Libya
Type: Academia
Focus: Engaged in physics and emerging quantum computing research
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Mauritania Quantum Computing Club

Mauritania
Type: Community
Focus: Early-stage student-led initiative on quantum education and awareness
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Hassan II University

Morocco
Type: Academia
Focus: Research in spintronics and applied QML
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Réseau Marocain d'Information Quantique (MN-QI)

Morocco
Type: Network
Focus: Connects universities including Mohammed V, Hassan II, Ibn Tofail, Sultane Moulay Slimane, Moulay Ismail, Ibn Zohr, Al Akhawayn, and Chouaib Doukkali
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Covenant University

Nigeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Quantum modules in physics programs
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QNigeria

Nigeria
Type: Community
Focus: QWorld chapter; Qiskit Fall Fests, hackathons
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Southern Delta University

Nigeria
Type: Academia
Focus: Offers quantum computing seminars and student training
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University of Ibadan Quantum Computing (UIQC) Club

Nigeria
Type: Student Community
Focus: Promotes training and collaboration in quantum computing
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ICTP-EAIFR at University of Rwanda

Rwanda
Type: Academia
Focus: Theoretical and Computational Physics
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Center for Research on Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (CRMN)

Tunisia
Type: Research Institute
Focus: Focused on quantum devices and nano-electronics
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QUANTUN (Tunisian Quantum Network)

Tunisia
Type: Network
Focus: National network connecting researchers in quantum science
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University of Sfax

Tunisia
Type: Academia
Focus: Research in spintronics and entanglement
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University of Tunis El Manar

Tunisia
Type: Academia
Focus: Engaged in quantum and materials science research
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Afri Quantum Intelligence Solutions (AQiS)

Uganda
Type: Startup
Focus: Consulting and Business Solutions
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Quantum Uganda

Uganda
Type: Community
Focus: Educational initiative promoting awareness and training in quantum computing
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INSTA QT Network Members (Chinhoyi University of Technology, Midlands State University)

Zimbabwe
Type: Research Network
Focus: Test and validate quantum sensors in the International Network for Sensor and Timing Applications in Quantum Technologies (INSTA-QT)
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QZimbabwe

Zimbabwe
Type: Community
Focus: QWorld chapter; workshops and training
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Africa Light Source (AfLS)

Pan-African
Type: Research Consortium
Focus: Regional initiative developing photon and quantum-based light infrastructure
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Africa Physical Society (AfPS)

Pan-African
Type: Association
Focus: Promotes physics research and education, including quantum science
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Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC)

Pan-African
Type: Consortium
Focus: Continental strategy, policy, funding, and coordination
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African School of Physics (ASP)

Pan-African
Type: Training
Focus: Rotating school training hundreds in quantum theory and computing
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AIMS Network

Pan-African
Type: Academia
Focus: Pan-African network with centers in Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Rwanda, and Cameroon
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OneQuantum Africa

Pan-African
Type: Community
Focus: Mentoring, networking, and equity. Chapters in Zimbabwe, Libya, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, The Gambia, and South Africa
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Quantum Africa

Pan-African
Type: Community
Focus: Provides African students and researchers with access to resources
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Quantum Africa Conference Series

Pan-African
Type: Local
Focus: Fosters collaboration among quantum researchers in Africa and globally since 2010
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QWorld Africa

Pan-African
Type: Community
Focus: Pan-African coordination of QBronze and QPrep workshops
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American Physical Society (APS)

Global
Type: NGO
Focus: Research, Education, Advocacy, Collaboration
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CERN

Global
Type: Research
Focus: Collaborations, Knowledge sharing, Events
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GESDA

Global
Type: Think Tank
Focus: Science and Diplomacy, Anticipation
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ICTP

Global
Type: Academia
Focus: Research, Education, Outreach
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Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)

Global
Type: Research
Focus: Imaging, Materials, Telecommunications, Quantum information, Laser technologies
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International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP)

Global
Type: Union
Focus: Worldwide development, Education
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ITU

Global
Type: International NGO
Focus: Standardization, Global alignment, Bridging the quantum divide
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UNESCO

Global
Type: International Affairs
Focus: Capacity building, Advocacy, Policy, Global collaboration
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World Quantum Day

Global
Type: Education/Advocacy
Focus: Education, Outreach, Advocacy, Awareness
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