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Twenty one EU Member States have now joined the European efforts to make Europe the “quantum valley” of the world by signing the #Europeandeclaration on #quantumtechnologies during a conference organised yesterday (the 22nd March) by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Through the declaration, first launched in December, the EU Member States that have signed so far recognise the importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU. Member States commit to collaborating on the development of a world-class quantum technology ecosystem across Europe, a key part of the European Commission’s plan for the Digital Decade. for more information: https://lnkd.in/dWe9Fj-U

Austria has officially signed the European Declaration on Quantum Technologies! This declaration, first outlined last year, establishes a strategic cooperation between EU member states to promote quantum technologies, and a commitment to cooperate in developing a European world-class quantum technology ecosystem. Austria has long been at the forefront of research in the quantum field. By signing this declaration, it is committing to continue supporting the commercialization of the technology and the transfer of knowledge from fundamental research into innovative products and services. Our Co-CEOs Wolfgang Lechner and Magdalena Hauser commented: "In order to keep Europe at the forefront of quantum computing, collaborations between all member states are essential. By signing the European Declaration on Quantum Technologies, Austria is now also promising to take the necessary next steps to strengthen research and the economy in this area. As a quantum architecture company, we operate worldwide, which means that cooperation is part of our core business and we are very pleased that Austria supports this." Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dVtT3_6U #quantumcomputing #EU

🌐 Exciting News! 🌐 EU Member States unite to lead in quantum technologies, signing the European declaration on quantum technologies. 🚀 Together, we're building Europe as the "quantum valley" of the world! 🇪🇺💫 Read more👇 #QuantumTech #EU #QuantumFlagship

The COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Busan is right around the corner; Panel on Innovative Solutions abstracts are due Feb 9th! I chair the Panel on Innovative Solutions in COSPAR (https://cosparhq.cnes.fr/) . My panel’s objectives are to: 1) Document breakthrough science objectives in the space sector Foresee the evolution of technologies, in space and non-space domains, to achieve these objectives. 2) Identify and facilitate relationships among scientists, engineers, policy makers, and individuals and institutions with budgetary authority, in order to continually guide technology evolution and prepare the space sector for its transition and integration. 3) Capture the imagination and innovative power of the worldwide community of professionals and enthusiasts alike through public challenges and social media events and communications . COSPAR will be holding its biannual scientific assembly in Busan in July 2024 (https://lnkd.in/gEykNKYc). Given the revolutionary potential that Quantum Computing has on our ability to solve complex problems of interest to the Space Research community, I have reserved time a the assembly for three Quantum Computing topics: 1) Quantum Computing 101: what is the fundamental departure from classical approaches, and what are the different hardware instantiations? What are the pros/cons of those instantiations? 2) Given the state-of-the-art today, what kinds of interesting problems can we solve on QC? 3) If we achieve gains in QC capability (e.g. number of logical qbits, etc) what kinds of problems might we be able to solve in 2035? Submit your abstracts ASAP! I look forward to seeing you in Busan!

⚛️UN declares 2025 International Year of Quantum Science & Technology. In November 2023, I was part of the Global Quantum Key Stakeholder Assembly, where key issues for IYQ2025 were discussed. On June 7th, the United Nations recognized the potential of Quantum Technologies, launching a year-long initiative to raise global awareness and ensure access to quantum education: The IYQ2025. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? 🔹Increase global awareness for public understanding of quantum science. 🔹Equal access to quantum education, technology, and opportunities. 🔹Inspires future generations to pursue careers in quantum. 🔹Contributes to addressing critical challenges in society. 🔹Highlights quantum technologies' role in the future. The Executive Board of UNESCO endorsed this initiative in May 2023. More than 60 countries, stakeholders from industry, policymakers, and academia signed in support. LuxQuanta, which I represented, also supported the initiative and is committed to provide as much value from its unique position. Quantum technologies harness the properties of quantum mechanics to achieve unprecedented performance in computing, cryptography, sensing, and communications. 𝐈𝐘𝐐2025 marks a pivotal point in Quantum Technologies, where awareness, interest, and opportunities are expected to increase significantly. The widespread adoption and investment in Quantum Technologies promise to elevate humanity to a new level of possibilities, leading to unprecedented advancements and opportunities. Stay tuned & know more: https://lnkd.in/dTZhgh2G

Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has launched Quantum 2030, Ireland’s first national strategy for quantum technologies. As quantum technologies continue to innovate, Ireland has implemented Quantum 2030 to put itself ahead in the global playing field. Quantum 2030 ensures that Ireland is ready for the quantum revolution by supporting research and emerging talent. The national quantum technologies strategy harnesses research and innovation to create a competitive advantage over other global players. Minister Simon Harris said: “The publication of Quantum 2023 marks the adoption of its vision as a whole-of-Government policy goal. “The strategy sets out a path for Ireland to be an internationally competitive hub for quantum technologies by 2030.” Read the whole article here, at the Innovation News Network website: https://lnkd.in/dWira3CY #quantum #quantumtechnology #quantumscience #quantum2030

BACQ -- Application-oriented Benchmarks for Quantum Computing Frédéric Barbaresco (1) , Laurent Rioux (1) , Christophe Labreuche (1) , Michel Nowak (1) , Noé Olivier (1) , Damien Nicolazic (2) , Olivier Hess (2) , Anne-Lise Guilmin (2) , Robert Wang (2) , Tanguy Sassolas (3) , Stéphane Louise (3) , Kyrylo Snizhko (4) , Grégoire Misguich (5) , Alexia Auffèves (6) , Robert Whitney (7) , Emmanuelle Vergnaud (8) , Félicien Schopfer (9) https://lnkd.in/dm4ZcdCa With the support of the national program on measurements, standards, and evaluation of quantum technologies MetriQs-France, a part of the French national quantum strategy, the BACQ project is dedicated to application-oriented benchmarks for quantum computing. The consortium gathering THALES, EVIDEN, an Atos business, CEA, CNRS, TERATEC, and LNE aims at establishing performance evaluation criteria of reference, meaningful for industry users.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (@dwave), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, will participate in the Quantum World Congress 2024 from Sept. 9-11 in Tysons, Virginia. Allison Schwartz, D-Wave's global government relations and public affairs leader, will contribute to a workshop titled 'Quantum & Sustainability' on Sept. 9. Dr. Andrew King, a senior scientist at D-Wave, will participate in two panels: 'Country Showcase: The Canadian Ecosystem' on Sept. 10 and 'Quantum Advantage: Deciphering the Timeline, Pathways and Implications' on Sept. 11. 'We've seen firsthand how our annealing quantum technology can effectively address a myriad of public sector needs in fast, cost-efficient, and energy-saving ways,' said Schwartz. 'As governments around the globe increase their focus on, and investment in, quantum, we're excited to engage with attendees to discuss how our near-term quantum and hybrid-quantum solutions can support our country's aggressive and mission critical quantum programs.' D-Wave is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers and is building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company aims to unlock the power of quantum computing for businesses and society. #quantumcomputing #dwave #quantumworldcongress #qubits #technology

We’re in the midst of a quiet technological arms race and the winner will define the future of global computing. When achieved, scaled quantum computing systems have massive implications. So much so, that countries are investing billions of dollars into the technology. While the U.S. maintains leadership in quantum computing research, China is making great strides to catch up and take the lead. As of 2024, China has made $15.3B worth of public investments in related research, compared with $3.7B by the U.S. The race for quantum computing dominance is more than just a technological pursuit — it's a matter of strategic importance for nations seeking to shape the future. Today, the Eclipse team is excited to announce Quantum Source's $50M Series A to accelerate the company’s mission of developing scalable quantum computers that solve practical computational problems. More from Eclipse Partner Seth Winterroth on how Quantum Source's team of experts coupled with its novel approach will crack how to scale these systems: https://bit.ly/3AZ6kTB Congratulations Oded Melamed, Gil Semo, Dan Charash, Barak Dayan, and the entire Quantum Source team!

Some Europeans believe that Europe has lagged in several key technology waves such as the Internet, AI, 5G and others. They are determined not to repeat this in quantum technology. The EU has issued a declaration on quantum technologies. It outlines a comprehensive strategy for advancing quantum technology across Europe, emphasizing its strategic importance for the EU's scientific and industrial competitiveness. Here are the key points: Strategic Importance and Ambition: The declaration recognizes quantum technologies as crucial for the EU's competitiveness and sovereignty, aiming to establish Europe as the leading global region for quantum excellence and innovation, termed the 'quantum valley'. Fields of Application: Quantum computing, simulation, communication, sensing, and metrology are identified as fields with transformative potential across various sectors, including computing, secure communication, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, security, and space. Economic and Strategic Value: Quantum technologies are highlighted as a priority within the European Economic Security Strategy, with significant investments already committed by the EU and Member States exceeding EUR 8 billion since 2018. Previous Initiatives: The document references past EU initiatives, such as the Quantum Technologies Flagship and the EuroQCI initiative, aiming for Europe to have its first computer with quantum acceleration by 2025 and leading quantum capabilities by 2030. Collective Ambitions and Challenges: It underlines the collective ambition and excellence in quantum research within the EU, acknowledging the competitive global landscape and the need for Europe to mobilize its innovators and industry to maintain a leading position. Aim and Activities for Collaboration: The declaration sets forth an aim for collaborative efforts to create a globally competitive quantum ecosystem in Europe, with activities ranging from aligning R&D programs, accelerating marketable quantum innovations, supporting quantum competence clusters, developing quantum infrastructures, boosting innovation and investments, identifying necessary skills and training, and understanding the societal impact of quantum technologies. Framework for Collaboration: It suggests establishing a collaboration framework, potentially advised by top-level science and industry representatives, to implement the declaration's activities. Open Invitation and Next Steps: The document invites all EU Member States to join and sign the declaration, with a commitment to develop a plan of action for its implementation, setting concrete targets aligned with the Digital Decade strategy. QuEra is ready and willing to help! Read the entire declaration below. European Declaration on Quantum Technologies https://hubs.ly/Q02qwHMg0