Quantum Leap: The EU's path to leading the quantum revolution has begun.

The next frontier in computing is nearly upon us. The promise of quantum technologies harnessing quantum mechanics offer abilities far beyond traditional computing.

While traditional computers perform calculation using bits in either a state of on or off, Quantum technologies utilise quantum mechanics to work with qubits that exist in multiple states at the same time. This means quantum tech can carry out calculations simultaneously and beyond speeds even today’s most power supercomputers can manage. With these technologies, our abilities in areas including medical research, the security communications and modelling our physical world will radically increase.

For good reason, the promise of new quantum technologies is being talked about as some of the most transformative developments in technological history.

This is why the EU is stepping up and launching the Quantum Europe Strategy to ensure our continent can unlock the benefits quantum offers. We already are home to deep quantum excellence:

✅The EU is home to the largest concentration of quantum talent and ranks first globally in the number of scientific publications.

✅The EU also has a vibrant quantum startup ecosystem. Roughly one third of all quantum companies worldwide are based in the EU.

✅European companies supply nearly half of the hardware and software components used in quantum computers today.

✅Over €11bn has been invested in quantum research by the EU and Member States in the last five years.

The Quantum Europe Strategy is all about being ahead of the curve. We want to build on our research excellence to ensure European our success continues as quantum technologies start to leave the lab and be deployed.

The main goals of the strategy are:

- Turn research into market ready applications

- Enhance our tech sovereignty and security

- Maintain our scientific leadership

We also want to see the next wave of quantum innovation take place in Europe and will take steps to boost private investment in Quantum companies based in the EU.

There are plenty of exciting initiatives planned under the strategy:

🔬 The Quantum Europe Research and Innovation Initiative, a joint EU and Member State effort to support the research that is propelling progress in the arena.

🏭 Establishing a quantum design facility and six quantum chips pilot lines. Backed by up to €50 million in public funding – this will help turn scientific prototypes into manufacturable products.

📶 Launching a new initiative on the European Quantum Internet.

👩🔬 Ensuring we have a workforce skilled for the quantum future by establishing the European Quantum Skills Academy in 2026.

🛰️ Boosting our security with a Quantum Technology Roadmap in Space with the European Space Agency and contributing to the European Armament Technological Roadmap.

The strategy also lays out a path for much more to come. In the months and years ahead, the strategy will guide work and actions across the quantum ecosystem to ensure Europe maintains our quantum strengths. Read more here: https://europa.eu/!6FhcYp.