The European Commission has unveiled a strategy to position the European Union as a global leader in quantum technology by 2030. This effort seeks to advance the quantum industry while maintaining Europe’s scientific leadership. It is supposed to improve the EU’s competitiveness, technical sovereignty, and security in a fast-changing global environment.
The approach focuses on five areas: research and innovation, quantum infrastructures, ecosystem strengthening, space and dual-use technologies, and quantum skill development. Specific measures include the introduction of the Quantum Europe Research and Innovation Initiative, as well as the establishment of a quantum design centre and six quantum chip development pilot lines.
The Commission intends to establish a pilot facility for a European quantum internet. It will also develop the network of Quantum Competence Clusters across member states and establish the European Quantum Skills Academy by 2026. A quantum technology roadmap will be developed in partnership with the European Space Agency, as part of the European armament technological roadmap. By 2040, the EU anticipates the quantum sector to provide thousands of highly trained jobs and contribute to a global market worth exceeding €155 billion.
Quantum technologies are expected to improve skills in fields such as disease diagnosis and complicated computational tasks.
