Science & Education

Constructor group (formerly known as Schaffhausen Institute of Technology), an internationally-oriented research institution headquartered in Schaffhausen, is dedicated to addressing global challenges through science, education, and technology. This ecosystem offers a comprehensive range of services spanning the entire learning lifecycle, research capabilities, and solutions for education and research.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Constructor is a global organization with 700+ employees from more than 17 countries, with offices in 9 countries. The ecosystem comprises of a non-profit, research-focused University, thanks to the recently acquired Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, and the former SIT institute in Schaffhausen, and several commercial spin-offs that offer advanced solutions, infrastructures, courses, services, and funding.

Constructor Group relies on a network of key partners in industry and academia, including some of the world’s top-ranking universities. Additionally, it is supported by a strategic advisory board composed of some of the world’s most prominent scientists and academics, with Nobel Prize Winner Sir Konstantin Novoselov as the chair.

Emerging from a deep interest in the Acronis Cyber Foundation, Groundbreaker (former Entrepreneurs for Knowledge) was born in 2019 in collaboration with Serg Bell’s business partner and friend, Jochen Berger.

With the « Foundation as a Service » concept, Groundbreaker helps companies and individuals in supporting meaningful and sustainable school projects worldwide. This partnership offers companies assistance through development aid professionals, transforming philanthropic projects into enriching experiences for companies and private individuals.

Established in 2018, the Acronis Cyber Foundation is committed to promote global learning opportunities. It supports multiple initiatives to create, spread and protect knowledge.

Through funding schools, creating computer classrooms in underserved communities, publishing educational children’s books, and developing IT training programs for groups including military veterans, ex-offenders, and immigrants to help them along the path to careers in tech. The Foundation has positively impacted thousands of individuals across three continents and 17 countries across three continents, with more projects in the pipeline.

QuEra is dedicated to constructing a full-stack quantum computer based on neutral atoms in Rydberg states. The company's development includes fast, high quality gates, and scalability to millions of qubits, led by top quantum physicists from Harvard and MIT, including Mikhail Lukin. The company plans to offer development machines (256-512 qubit) with full-stack quantum simulation and algorithm prototyping software, accessible by mid-2022.

Quantum Diamond Technologies (QDTI) harnesses the power of quantum sensing technology to develop and deliver straightforward, swift, and widely accessible diagnostics. They focus on expediting biomedical research, aiding in drug discovery and development, and enhancing diagnostic testing. The leadership of QDTI is in the hands of world-class scientists and industry experts from Stanford, MIT, and Harvard. The contributions of Mikhail Lukin further bolster the expertise.

Qnami pioneered the development of the first scanning NV-microscope for the atomic-scale analysis of magnetic materials. A team of distinguished scientists and industry experts from prestigious institutions, including University of Basel, ETH, and Harvard, leads this venture.

ID Quantique is a prominent provider of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, quantum safe network encryption, single photon counters, and hardware random number generators. They hold the distinction of being the first in the world to introduce a commercial quantum key distribution system. Furthermore, their quantum key distribution technology was deployed for the first time by a government to safeguard the Geneva state elections in Switzerland. Having been operational since 2007, they also hold the record for the longest QKD distance to date (421 kilometers).

Kebotix leads the way in the development of an AI and robotics-powered platform tailored for the swift discovery and introduction of materials to the market, with a remarkable acceleration factor of 10x. Eminent scientists from Harvard and MIT steer this initiative under the guidance of Alan Aspuru-Guzik. The platform boasts features such as prototyping, AI-assisted physical models, automated synthesis, and customized robotics.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore, established in December 2007, is the city-state's inaugural Research Centre of Excellence. It serves as a hub for quantum physicists and computer scientists, collectively exploring the quantum nature of reality and the potential quantum advancements hold for technology.

The Kageru Primary School in Tanzania, catering to 718 students, has been enriched with two new fully equipped classrooms. This development is particularly significant, considering the school’s prior challenges due to overcrowding.

The new facilities provide an improved learning environment, facilitating personalized attention from teachers and paving the way for better academic outcomes. We anticipate observing higher attendance rates, improved grades, and enhanced educational prospects beyond primary school.

The Mongar School for Special Education, a leading educational institution in the region, serves children with diverse challenges. Despite its recognition, the school still lacks fully accessible classrooms.

This initiative aims to construct special education classrooms, office blocks, and inclusive WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) facilities. The project will significantly enhance inclusivity and accessibility for this group of students. The project is expected to be finished by December 2024, pending the ongoing completion of tender protocols in various phases for the contractors.

Adding to the existing facilities, six classrooms and a new sanitary block of ten latrines were delivered to the existing school facilities of the Mukomari Primary School in Kenya.

This initiative contributes to improved infrastructure, sanitation, and hygiene, fostering a better learning environment for children.

“…The new facilities in the school have provided a new lease of life to the school, and the whole community is now alive with a sense of newness.”

– Cleophas, Core Health and Wealth International