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Dutch University Receives €3.6 Million to Revolutionize Infrastructure Safety Using Quantum Technology
Delft, Saturday, 21 February 2026.
TU Delft’s breakthrough quantum-enhanced damage detection system could transform how we monitor critical infrastructure safety. Dr. Vahid Yaghoubi secured €3.6 million in funding to develop quantum photonic vibrometry combined with AI for early detection of internal damage in composite structures used in aircraft and wind turbines. The project integrates quantum machine learning to identify subtle vibration signatures that indicate structural problems before they become catastrophic failures, potentially establishing new safety benchmarks for aerospace and renewable energy sectors.
Dutch Quantum Company MicroAlign Secures €2.5 Million Grant to Scale Revolutionary Fiber Technology
Netherlands, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
MicroAlign has landed a significant €2.5 million European Innovation Council grant to industrialize its groundbreaking fiber array technology that achieves nanometer precision in quantum computing systems. The Dutch company’s patented micro-manipulation technology actively aligns individual optical fibers with unprecedented accuracy, enabling ultra-low loss connections essential for quantum computers and photonic applications. This funding represents a critical step toward commercial deployment as the quantum industry transitions from research labs to real-world applications, positioning MicroAlign to capture substantial market share by 2029.