EU Embarks on Ambitious Quantum Strategy for Global Leadership by 2030

2025-07-03 data

Brussels, Thursday, 3 July 2025.
On July 2, 2025, the European Commission unveiled a Quantum Strategy to position Europe as a leader in quantum technology by 2030, impacting healthcare, defense, and cybersecurity.

Transformative Impact on Various Sectors

The European Commission’s Quantum Strategy aims to revolutionize several crucial sectors. Specifically, enhancements in quantum computing hold promise for radically transforming healthcare, defense, and cybersecurity. Quantum computers have the potential to solve highly complex problems significantly faster than classical computers, which can lead to breakthroughs in drug discovery and personalized medicine [1][2]. Additionally, in defense and cybersecurity, quantum technologies are expected to enhance secure communication channels and protect sensitive data against emerging quantum-enabled hacking threats [2][3].

Strategic Goals and Implementation Plan

This ambitious strategy, aiming for leadership by 2030, targets five core areas: research and innovation, quantum infrastructures, strengthening the quantum ecosystem, space and dual-use technologies, and developing quantum skills. The initiative is designed to unify Europe’s currently fragmented quantum efforts by creating a cohesive framework that fosters startup growth and translates scientific breakthroughs into market-ready applications. By establishing quantum infrastructure hubs, the EU seeks to support the design and development of robust applications [1][4].

Investments and Collaborations

A significant aspect of this strategy involves substantial investments to advance quantum technologies. For instance, the European Investment Fund has committed €30 million to the Quantonation II fund, which focuses on nurturing early-stage companies in quantum technology and deep physics. This move aligns with the broader InvestEU framework to support technological sovereignty and bridge the equity gap in quantum financing. Encouraging collaboration among researchers, industry, and the public sector is central to scaling innovations [6][7].

Challenges and Future Prospects

Despite Europe’s strong position in quantum research, the region faces challenges in commercialization owing to fragmented national strategies and limited private capital. The EU aims to streamline investment and public infrastructure improvements, including pilot lines for quantum chips. As part of future strategies, the EU is preparing to enact the Quantum Act in 2026, which will provide a regulatory framework to further bolster the quantum ecosystem [1][5]. By overcoming these hurdles, the EU expects to create thousands of highly skilled jobs and elevate the sector to exceed a global market value of €155 billion by 2040 [4].

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