The EU needs a “new strategic approach” to quantum technologies if it is to become the ‘quantum valley’ of the world, Thomas Skordas, deputy director general for DG Connect in the Commission, said as he called on the private sector to invest more in translating emerging science into applications.
EU leaders have celebrated the signing of the Quantum Pact – the Declaration to recognise the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU.