Europe is determined to enhance its scientific advantage and excellence in Quantum Technologies (QT) while fostering a competitive European quantum industry that creates an environment conducive to quantum innovation and attracts investments in this field. National policies form the cornerstone upon which Europe's quantum future is constructed, offering the necessary framework for strategic investments, effective collaboration, and contributions to European leadership in QT.
The QuantERA research funding program, which unites the scientific community, funding agencies, and industry representatives to facilitate transnational cooperation in QT, continually monitors the evolving landscape of national quantum programs and approaches.
In 2023, QuantERA published the second edition of the report titled "Quantum Technologies Public Policies in Europe," which maps and illustrates developments in QT programming. This publication offers a snapshot of European policies and funding instruments provided by relevant Research Funding Organisations, presenting a comprehensive view of the current quantum landscape. It provides valuable data and analysis, serving as a reference and toolkit for policymakers to shape the future development of QT at both the national and European levels.
This report is the culmination of collaborative efforts by the QuantERA Consortium partners, with support from the European Commission and the QT Flagship. It summarises the findings from an inventory conducted across 31 European Union member states and associated countries. In addition to offering an overview of national and regional QT policies, the publication includes information on new developments compared to the previous edition, "Quantum Technologies Public Policies in Europe 2020."
While providing an overview of the current state of QT in Europe, QuantERA's report also guides readers towards the horizons of the field's landscape, enabling them to look beyond and identify the next steps necessary to maximise European potential in QT.