Building a Sustainable Quantum Technology Ecosystem

Turning Europe into a quantum industrial powerhouse Europe has been the cradle of quantum mechanics, the revolutionary science born from the genius of Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, and other visionaries who rewrote the rules of physical reality. On 2 July 2025, in the year marking a centenary since the initial development of quantum mechanics, the Commission has adopted an ambitious European Quantum Strategy, integrating Europe's unique scientific heritage with its vibrant quantum ecosystem of startups, SMEs, large industries, research and technology organisations, academia and research institutes. The mission is clear: turn Europe into a quantum industrial powerhouse that transforms breakthrough science into market-ready applications, while maintaining its scientific leadership. We are imagining a Union where medical scans can detect illnesses at the earliest stages, accelerating from weeks of uncertainty to mere seconds of precise diagnosis; where sensors are able to warn about volcanic activity or water shortages before they happen; and where unprecedented computational power will be available to solve complex problems in logistics, finance and climate modelling. A safer Europe, where our personal data, critical infrastructure, and businesses will always remain private and well-protected; where transport systems are optimised to reduce congestion and prevent accidents; and air travel is guided by quantum-enhanced precision navigation, pinpointing objects' locations down to the centimetre. A greener Europe, where sustainable energy grids can flawlessly manage millions of electric vehicles charging simultaneously overnight. These tangible, transformative technologies are within reach through support from the EU Quantum Strategy. The quantum community has clearly outlined what's needed to achieve this future: · Combine Europe's scientific excellence to bring quantum breakthroughs rapidly to market · Develop advanced quantum supercomputers like the ones we are supporting under the Quantum Flagship and are acquiring under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking to operate as accelerators next to our leading network of supercomputers · Deploy secure communication networks such as those under EuroQCI, our secure quantum communication infrastructure that will be spanning the whole EU, composed of a terrestrial segment relying on fibre communications networks linking strategic sites at national and cross-border level, and a space segment based on satellites · Support quantum startups and SMEs, enhancing supply chain resilience, and foster supranational innovation clusters · Integrate quantum advancements into strategic capabilities for security and defence, protecting citizens and infrastructure · Educate Europe's workforce through specialised initiatives like the European Quantum Skills Academy Quantum is not one more technology to add to the list; is a high tide that will deeply transform our society and economy.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲. Quantum technologies are unlocking a new layer of resilience and foresight. From predicting logistics breakdowns to securing global trade routes, the frontier has shifted. Those who wait for “maturity” will be left managing legacy risks. The World Economic Forum's Report shows how quantum computing, sensing and communication are transforming the industrial core. Essential Takeaways for #CEOs, #CTOs, #PolicyLeaders, and #InnovationHeads & #Investors ✅Quantum is moving from labs to production floors. Early adopters are deploying quantum applications in materials science, logistics and energy systems with measurable ROI. ✅The new competitive edge lies in quantum readiness. Firms investing in infrastructure, partnerships, and talent now will own the standards of tomorrow’s industrial intelligence. ✅Value creation depends on convergence. Quantum only delivers impact when integrated with AI, IoT, and digital twins ✅Quantum supply chains are becoming predictive. From demand forecasting to dynamic risk mitigation, quantum optimization can turn uncertainty into advantage. ✅Manufacturing innovation will multiply. Quantum simulations enable the discovery of new materials, catalysts, and batteries that are lighter, stronger, and more sustainable. ✅Collaboration is non-negotiable. No single actor can scale quantum. Public-private alliances, open standards, and shared testbeds will define success. ✅Talent and governance are the real bottlenecks. The technology is advancing fast but skills, regulation,and trust frameworks lag behind. Aligning them is the next strategic frontier. ✅National ecosystems are the new power centers. Countries that build cross-sector quantum coalitions will shape the industrial policies and export advantages of the next decade. ✅Risk management must evolve. Quantum introduces new cybersecurity, IP, and supply risks. Resilience frameworks must adapt before the technology scales. ✅The winners will master orchestration, not ownership. Quantum success won’t come from hoarding IP but from integrating across value chains faster than competitors. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 ►Manufacturing: Faster design, smarter materials, less waste. ►Supply Chains: Real-time visibility and risk anticipation. ►Energy & Mobility: Breakthroughs in batteries and grid efficiency. ►Healthcare: Molecule modeling that shrinks R&D from years to weeks. Bottom Line Nations investing now In Quantum will own the future of productivity. Behind every quantum breakthrough is a simple truth that smarter tech only matters when it strengthens how we build, connect and trust. Reflection Point What happens when your competitor’s supply chain sees the future and yours doesn’t? #QuantumComputing #AI #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #TechConvergence #Leadership #Innovation

This World Economic Forum article published as part of the #Davos series positions 2026 as a decisive inflection point for the #global #digital #assets #ecosystem, marking the transition from fragmented experimentation to structured financial infrastructure. Digital assets—spanning #cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, #tokenized deposits, and tokenized real-world assets—are increasingly embedded within mainstream financial systems. Regulatory clarity achieved across key jurisdictions in 2025 has reduced uncertainty, enabling institutions to scale digital asset initiatives with greater confidence. Stablecoins are emerging as critical settlement and liquidity instruments, while tokenization is reshaping capital #markets by enabling fractional ownership, faster settlement, and improved transparency for assets such as funds, #bonds, private credit, #realestate, and #carbon markets. Convergence between traditional finance (#TradFi) and decentralized finance (#DeFi) is accelerating, with major institutions playing a central role. BlackRock has advanced tokenized funds and on-chain investment vehicles, while Citi has expanded token services and real-time settlement capabilities across its global banking platform. Alongside J.P. Morgan and other systemically important institutions, these players signal that digital assets are no longer peripheral innovations but core financial primitives. The article emphasizes that the next phase of growth will depend on interoperability across platforms, cross-border regulatory coordination, robust governance, and sustained public-private collaboration. As digital assets mature, they are expected to enhance efficiency, inclusion, and transparency—provided that trust, security, and #resilience remain foundational design principles. In my view have been anticipating this moment for more than a decade. What began as speculative experimentation has now crystallized into a credible digital financial architecture embraced by #global institutions. This late maturation introduces a critical urgent requirement: the digital assets ecosystem must become quantum-resilient if it is to maintain trust and security at scale. Advances in #quantum #computing challenge today’s cryptographic assumptions, placing long-term integrity, #identity, and transaction #security at #risk. This is where proactive alignment with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ’s post-quantum cryptography standards becomes essential. Quantum-proofing digital assets and #AI powered financial architectures is now a strategic necessity. Without embedding quantum-resilient cryptography into #blockchain protocols, custody solutions, and financial infrastructure today, the #trust underpinning tomorrow’s #digital #economy may erode precisely when adoption reaches critical mass. #strategy #law #governance #diplomacy #future #fintech #banking #investments #finance #stockmarket

Quantum Ambition: Maryland Bets Big on a Near-Term Breakthrough Introduction Maryland is investing more than $1 billion to position itself as the “capital of quantum,” wagering that practical quantum computing may arrive far sooner than many skeptics expect. Anchored by IonQ, the University of Maryland, and incoming support from Microsoft, the state is building infrastructure and talent around a technology that some believe is still a decade or more away from commercial impact. The Vision Driving the Investment • IonQ’s former executive chair Peter Chapman argues that a quantum “ChatGPT moment” could arrive within three years. • He envisions a breakthrough—such as accelerating cancer drug discovery—that suddenly proves quantum systems have been quietly useful all along. • Governor Wes Moore calls quantum a “lighthouse industry,” central to Maryland’s long-term economic strategy. The Funding and Infrastructure • More than $1 billion in combined state, federal, and private funding secured. • $74 million proposed in the 2027 budget, including $20 million for a new IonQ headquarters. • Investment in quantum test beds, a Deep Tech Facility, startup accelerators, and new faculty hires. • Microsoft plans to join the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, strengthening the regional ecosystem. The Technology Bet: Trapped Ions IonQ uses trapped-ion qubits based on ytterbium atoms. Advantages: • Long coherence times. • All-to-all qubit connectivity. Trade-offs: • Slower gate speeds. • Scaling challenges. Maryland’s thesis is that strong public funding plus proximity to NASA, DOE, DoD, and NSA creates a durable, high-demand cluster for chemistry modeling, cryptography, and logistics optimization. The Opportunity and the Risk Potential upside: • Accelerated drug discovery through improved molecular simulation. • Industrial optimization in manufacturing and logistics. • Leadership in quantum-safe cryptography and quantum networking. Strategic risk: • Quantum systems could eventually threaten current encryption. • Practical advantage over classical supercomputers may remain years or decades away. The Real Test For Maryland’s gamble to pay off, quantum systems must deliver sustained, real-world performance gains—outperforming classical systems on economically critical workloads while solving error-correction and scaling barriers. Conclusion Maryland is attempting to time a breakthrough it cannot control. If quantum computing matures quickly, the state could become the epicenter of a new deep-tech industry. If timelines slip, the investment still leaves behind research capacity, talent, and infrastructure. Either way, Maryland has chosen to compete early rather than risk being left behind.

In this week's column, I report from Chicago on the city's efforts to build the Silicon Valley of quantum computing. For decades, the labs of Illinois and surrounding states have nurtured breakthroughs in nanotechnology, the life sciences and the internet itself. Time and again, the researchers behind those developments have gone elsewhere to commercialize their ideas. But business and political leaders in the region are determined to break that pattern by putting a bear hug around the next likely technological leap: quantum computing that leaves contemporary computers in the dust. The city will be home to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, to be located on 128 acres of the old South Works site where U.S. Steel once employed 20,000 people. Related Midwest is lead developer for the park and surrounding property, a longstanding passion project for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The anchor tenant is PsiQuantum, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup that plans to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer on the order of 1 million quantum bits, or qubits, which it said would give it the most power of any quantum computer at launch alongside the company’s project in Brisbane, Australia. The park is also slated to host a center where companies will develop applications to run on hardware such as the PsiQuantum system. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will operate a proving ground at the park, evaluating the efficacy of quantum projects. “We have a right to win in quantum because of that research base, but on top of that we see the gaps that normally prevent this region from becoming an innovation ecosystem, and we’re intentionally trying to fill them,” said Kate Waimey Timmerman, chief executive of the Chicago Quantum Exchange. A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) forecast projects that total global quantum economic value creation will reach nearly $1 trillion by 2035, up from about $3 billion today. Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana’s share of that windfall could reach nearly $80 billion by 2035, up from roughly $60 million. PsiQuantum Chief Business Officer Stratton Sclavos said quantum could have a huge impact on the creation of new drugs. Today, that means using classical computers to synthesize and test up to 200,000 potentially promising compounds, a process that might take 10 years and have a failure rate of 90%. A quantum-based effort might instead focus on high-precision simulation of 200 compounds that the system has targeted. PsiQuantum says its use of existing photonics will reduce costs and improve its scale, time to market and usefulness.

It is understandable that quantum hardware attracts a large share of funding. Building and scaling devices demands capital for fabrication, cryogenics, control electronics, and specialized facilities. But in the end, the value will be produced by applications. They determine which problems are worth solving, what accuracy is needed, and which performance targets actually move an industry needle. Here is a simple exercise: open the Quantum Algorithm Zoo and cross out entries that are only for cryptography, rely on unclear oracles, or offer merely quadratic speedups. The remaining set is smaller than many expect. That is not a pessimistic conclusion; it is a call to invest in application research so that real workflows, data models, and validation protocols catch up with the hardware. As we move toward error‑corrected machines, much more sophisticated algorithms come into play. The quantum linear equation solver family could be transformative, but it needs urgent work on practical input oracles and state preparation, on how to handle solutions represented in superposition, and on the fine print such as scaling with the condition number, sparsity, and precision. Progress here will turn theoretical speedups into deployable tools. Our own focus at HQS is a concrete example. Spin physics alone—NMR, MRI, ESR—can drive quantum computing demand for quite a while. Getting to quantum advantage in real industry applications, however, requires sustained development. We build strong classical baselines first and quantify where quantum resources would change outcomes. Our NMR solver, including a black‑box cluster approximation, lets us estimate when classical methods suffice and when a quantum path is justified, giving partners numbers rather than hype. If you are shaping budgets or roadmaps, consider pairing hardware investments with serious, long‑horizon application programs. And long horizon means: Applications with provable scaling advantage. Especially development for error corrected quantum computers needs to be clearly motivated by scaling advantages. But even more near term applications profit from sound foundations.

The global quantum computing race just shifted from theoretical physics to sovereign risk. If you sit on a Global 1000 board, direct national defense policy, or deploy tier-one capital, the era of quantum "hype" is officially over. Based on the latest 2025–2026 data, Israel has quietly engineered a highly coordinated "Two-Engine" quantum ecosystem designed for industrial integration and strategic resilience. Here is the executive snapshot of where the capital, the supply chain, and the geopolitics are colliding—and how boards must govern it: 🏗️ 1. The "Two-Engine" Architecture Israel is executing a ruthless, dual-pronged strategy: • Engine 1 (Sovereignty): Hyper-focused on defense superiority, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and financial resilience. • Engine 2 (Market): Anchored by a massive concentration of multinational R&D centers securing the global supply chain. 💰 2. Strategic Capital Allocation Smart money is no longer trying to build the "race car" (the QPU); it is building the engine and the dashboard. • Public: The Israel National Quantum Initiative (INQI) is deploying a $390M budget. • Private: Capital is flooding the "enabling layers." Quantum Machines raised ~$280M to lead global control systems; Classiq secured massive Series C funding ($173M+) to dominate software synthesis. • Geopolitical: A proposed $200M US-Israel Quantum Fund is advancing for 2026–2030 to counter adversarial tech dominance. ⚓ 3. The Multi-National Anchors You cannot map this sovereign infrastructure without the silicon giants: • Nvidia: Driving the backbone of AI and quantum data center networking. • Intel: Leveraging its massive Kiryat Gat fabrication footprint. • AWS: Designing custom silicon that bleeds directly into quantum control logic. 🏦 4. The Regulatory Shockwave (Directive 364) In January 2025, the Bank of Israel issued Directive 364, requiring banks to map encryption dependencies and submit PQC preparedness plans within one year. This instantly shifted the industry from "theory" to mandatory board-level compliance. 🛡️ 5. The Governance Imperative: The GBAC QSI Overlay With tightening U.S. export controls, the goal is independent technological sovereignty. But how does a global enterprise govern this? Traditional frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ITIL) are failing at the quantum layer. To safely integrate these technologies, organizations must deploy the Quantum Strategic Intelligence (QSI) model. QSI acts as the overarching governance architecture—overlaying sovereign infrastructures like Israel’s—to protect the enterprise from the "Atom to the Algorithm." A question for my network: With central banks now mandating post-quantum preparedness plans, how is your board or agency mapping its cryptographic dependencies? Are you still relying on legacy models? Let's discuss below. 👇 Aviad Tamir, Nir Minerbi, Asif Sinay #QuantumComputing #CorporateGovernance #NationalSecurity #DeepTech #TechStrategy #Geopolitics #PostQuantumCryptography #GBAC #QSI

🔮 The Quantum Future Isn’t Just Silicon Valley—It’s Global. 🌍 Recently on the Impact Quantum podcast, we had a phenomenal conversation with Nir Alfasi, General Manager of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC). What followed was one of the most insightful deep dives into not just where quantum computing is going—but how we build the ecosystem that gets us there. 💡 Here are a few big takeaways: 🧊 Quantum Innovation Needs Infrastructure At the IQCC, startups can test cryogenic hardware without spending millions on lab space. They can run real algorithms on actual superconducting quantum processors. And they can do it all remotely, with access down to the pulse level. That’s a massive accelerator for the industry. 🌐 From Silicon Valley to Tel Aviv—and Beyond The quantum revolution isn’t tied to a single time zone. From Montreal to Maryland, Chicago to Israel, innovation is happening globally. IQCC is a perfect example of how to do it right: partner with government, support startups, and invest in both hardware and people. 🤝 Ecosystems > Empires Nir explained it best: just like you don’t make your own cables when building a PC, quantum companies shouldn’t reinvent everything. We need specialists, modular components, and collaborative standards. The future of computing isn’t vertical—it’s horizontal. 👩💻👨🏭 Quantum Needs More Than PhDs There’s a bottleneck in the talent pipeline, but not because the skills are out of reach. IQCC is training existing engineers and physicists to pivot into quantum in just a few months. The result? A practical, scalable approach to workforce development. ⚙️ Hybrid Architectures Are the Now (Not the Future) By integrating NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper superchips with quantum processors, IQCC is enabling real-time hybrid workflows. We’re talking microsecond-level quantum-classical interaction. This is where quantum gets useful—now. 📣 Final Thought: Quantum computing won’t change everything overnight. But when it does hit scale, it’ll do to classical systems what they did to the abacus. The future is being built—not just by the giants, but by collaborative, visionary hubs like IQCC. Want to get ahead? Start now. Be quantum curious. 🎧 Listen to the full episode at impactquantum.com 📰 Subscribe to the newsletter 🤝 Let’s build the ecosystem together #QuantumComputing #FutureOfWork #InnovationEcosystem #ImpactQuantum #IsraelTech #HybridComputing #QubitCurious #WorkforceDevelopment #DeepTech #DataCenters #STEMEducation

Glad to share a new research article: "A Principled Approach to Quantum Technologies". 👉 Recent breakthroughs in quantum hardware and software by major players like Google, IBM, D-Wave, Quantinuum, Microsoft, and others are pushing the boundaries of computation, simulation, sensing, networking. These advancements hold immense potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare and finance to energy and defense, and to boost general-purpose technologies such as AI, biotechnology and nuclear fusion.   Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Rapid Advancement & Transformative Potential: Quantum technologies are progressing at a remarkable pace, offering solutions to problems currently beyond classical reach, especially in areas like drug discovery and materials science. 2️⃣ The Dual-Use Dilemma: The power of quantum technology brings both enormous benefits and significant risks. It is crucial to navigate this dual-use character by prioritizing responsible development and acknowledging dual use ambiguity. 3️⃣ Call for Responsible Quantum Technology (RQT): The paper advocates for an RQT framework, guided by tailored principles, to ensure that the societal and planetary benefits of quantum technology outweigh its potential risks. This includes addressing ethical, legal, socio-economic, and policy implications (Quantum ELSPI). 4️⃣ Regulatory Vacuum & Governance Gap: Currently, the rapid advancements in quantum technology are outpacing the establishment of coherent global governance frameworks, unified standards, and certification, performance benchmarking and verification processes. 5️⃣ Proactive and Principled Approach: In the absence of comprehensive formal regulations (beyond national & economic security and export controls), stakeholders are encouraged to leverage self-regulatory tools and best practices to navigate the ELSPI implications. This proactive, principled approach can offer competitive advantages and support the safe, equitable deployment of quantum systems. 6️⃣ Learning from Other Technologies: Policymakers should draw lessons from the governance of other transformative tech like AI, semiconductors, biotechnology and nuclear to inform the oversight of quantum technology and avoid potential pitfalls. 7️⃣ Global Cooperation is Key: Addressing global challenges and realizing the full potential of the suite of quantum technologies, particularly in fundamental research and standardization, will require international collaboration, keeping research and development "as open as possible, and as closed as necessary."   The interdisciplinary research emphasizes that by actively embedding shared principles, values, and standards into the design, infrastructure, and deployment of quantum systems, we can guide them toward much needed collective social and environmental benefit. Download on SSRN: https://lnkd.in/diUd9EhG   #ResponsibleQuantumTechnology #Innovation #Law #Ethics #QuantumAI #Standards #Values #Democracy

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