How to Achieve Quantum Technology Independence

The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) has just published a Position Paper on the Quantum Europe Strategy. This has been a whole-of-community effort during which we have debated and aligned positions on how to put wind beneath the wings of Europe's quantum industry. I have been privileged to lead the drafting of the section on #investment into quantum startups and scaleups. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰: Europe must step up efforts to mobilise capital, simplify regulatory frameworks, and strengthen incentives for founders and investors. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞: 💰 Create dedicated €2 billion/year Quantum Sovereignty Growth Fund ⚛️ Harmonise EU-wide tax incentives for deep tech 💸 Provide entry and exit pathways (this is tech that is sovereignty and security critical) 🎯 Deploy targeted anchor contracts. If taken up these measures will empower quantum startups and scaleups to build global competitiveness, attract top talent, and secure Europe’s technological sovereignty in quantum technologies. Let’s continue working together to transform scientific excellence into industrial strength and make Europe a fertile ground for quantum innovation. Huge thanks to all contributors but in particular (in no particular order) to Cecile M. Perrault Olivier Tonneau Thomas Luschmann Jani Heikkinen Marine Xech-Gaspa Robert Harrison Abhishek Purohit Edmundo R. Sánchez Guajardo All made possible by the QuIC central team lead by Thierry Botter! #QuantumEurope #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #TechSovereignty BluSpecs IoT Tribe

How can the UK turn its leadership in quantum research into a commercial advantage and national-security asset? A new TBI report provides a roadmap 👉 https://bit.ly/4ncm6Nh The UK ranks 3rd globally in Quantum research and attracts the second highest levels of VC investment globally. But this strong science base has yet to be translated into economic or strategic advantage, as leading UK quantum companies are struggling to scale domestically Without a shift from lab leader to industrial leader, the UK risks losing out on a source of economic and geopolitical power – just as Quantum technologies are maturing Already today, Quantum sensors, navigation systems and communications are being integrated in defence, transport and energy. Within a decade, scalable, error-tolerant Quantum computing may cause large-scale disruptions in science, logistics and cryptography The long-term economic opportunity is massive: by 2045, quantum adoption is expected to deliver a 7% productivity gain across the UK, with the industry contributing to 126,100 jobs Our report outlines 5 priorities for the UK to turn quantum leadership into strategic advantage: 💼 Create applied, engineering focused research groups. These would double down on near-term, engineering bottlenecks that are barriers to commercial deployment and scale (rather than on basic R&D) 🏗️ Build sovereign supply-chains. Invest in the full quantum stack across hardware, photonics and cryogenics to reduce global chokepoints, anchor UK manufacturing, and work with allies to secure the extended supply chains 🌍 Mobilize High-Risk Capital. Leverage the British Business Bank and National Wealth Fund to de-risk big-ticket funding rounds for leading UK quantum companies, as well as de-risk enabling quantum infrastructure 🧑💻 Drive early adoption. Use government procurement to drive the uptake of quantum through big-ticket contracts – both to make the UK quantum-ready and to provide demand-signaling for scaling companies. 📜 Prepare critical industries for post-quantum cryptography. The UK government and national security community needs to ensure that key industries and critical infrastructures are preparing for post-quantum migration plans to protect their data from quantum-enabled cyber-attacks The paper features a foreword by Sir Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Lord William Hague, Vice-Chancellor of University of Oxford HUGE thanks to the brilliant team behind this report, especially lead-author Guy Ward Jackson, co-authors Simon Bennett, Michael Holynski, Richard Murray, Joseph Bradley, and contributors Kengo S. and Kyler Zhou Thanks also to all experts who provided insight and feedback, including Jason Crain, Helen Ewles, Lorenzo Roversi, Eric Van der Kleij, Petra Soderling, André M. König, Joe Spencer, Jonathan Legh-Smith MBE, Sun Woo Kim, Gerald Mullally, Toby Cubitt, Ilan Elson and Edward Parker

The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) has released its official recommendations for the EU Quantum Strategy, outlining key priorities to strengthen Europe’s position in quantum technology and ensure long-term technological leadership, economic growth, and strategic autonomy.   Key Focus Areas in the Recommendations: 👉 Developing a 'Made in Europe' Full-Stack Quantum Computer 👉 Strengthening Europe’s quantum supply chain and reducing dependency on non-EU suppliers 👉 Supporting quantum chip innovation and industrial-scale fabrication 👉 Ensuring secure quantum communications & cryptography 👉 Enhancing funding for quantum startups & scale-ups 👉 Strengthening Europe’s quantum workforce & talent pipeline 👉 Establishing leadership in global quantum technology standards & IP   QuIC underlines its committment to working with EU institutions and industry stakeholders to shape a bold, forward-looking quantum strategy that drives European innovation and competitiveness.   https://lnkd.in/dcKhnnvH #quantum #quantumtechnologies #quantumcomputing #quantumcomminications #quantumsensing #EU

QUANTUM IN FRENCH NATIONAL STRATEGIC REVIEW 2025 Quantum - The quantum sector must be given particular investment. The implementation of the 2021 national strategy for quantum technologies must continue to support the emergence of French and European companies capable of becoming global leaders in this field. The creation of a competitive industrial sector in the fields of quantum technology applications is therefore a goal to be achieved. Prioritising research at low maturity levels is also necessary. - In order to cope with the potential disruption of quantum computing, it is essential to ensure that the hardware side of quantum computing achieves full technological maturity. Setting up a national defence platform based on a hybrid approach combining high-performance computing and a quantum accelerator will contribute to sovereign control of the software aspects. 2.4.5 Development of disruptive technologies - The development of priority technologies (notably AI and quantum) will be ensured through the strengthening of “high-risk” research and the funding of supercomputers and data centres dedicated to these disruptive technologies. An interministerial “priority technologies” roadmap will be established in 2026. Milestones may be defined for the delivery of both military and civilian demonstrators. The investment plan supporting strategic demonstration activities to showcase French industrial capabilities, notably those of the Defence Industrial and Technological Base (DITB), can be coordinated with this roadmap. - In particular, the PROQCIMA project to develop a sovereign quantum-computing capability at the highest global level will be supported, with the aim of producing prototype universal quantum computers by 2032.