The six main objectives, which pertain to the work program are outlined below:

Objective 1: Establish a vibrant research group in Cyprus that excels in the spearheading of research in QC, led by ERA Chair Dr. Karl Jansen of DESY Zeuthen.

Objective 2: Recruit a senior researcher in quantum information science with a focus on QC algorithms at a tenuretrack assistant professorship position to become team leader ensuring the sustainability of the QUEST activities.

Objective 3: Establish a QHub at CaSToRC in close partnership with CQTA of DESY to serve as a collaborative platform for joint projects and innovative ideas, interconnecting researchers from research institutions in Cyprus, forging collaborations, pursuing applications in industry, and targeting new funding revenues.

Objective 4: Promote technology applications of QC through the partnership with CQTA of DESY, developing common demonstrators for industry and benchmarking of QC applications, and bridging to the high-tech industry.

Objective 5: Enrich the curriculum of the PhD and MSc programs by adding new modules on QC and hands-on training to address the skills deficit in QC.

Objective 6: Pursue outreach activities to raise awareness on the importance of quantum technologies in academia, industry and society.