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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚀 The @ec.europa.eu launches its #QuantumStrategy to make Europe a global leader by 2030!
Highlights: quantum chip pilot lines, Quantum Skills Academy, EU Quantum Internet pilot & a #QuantumAct coming in 2026 to boost industrialisation.
@hennavirkkunen.bsky.social ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Commission launches strategy to make Europe Quantum leader by 2030

Today, the European Commission has put forward the Quantum Strategy to make Europe a global leader in quantum by 2030.

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Jun 11

🚀 Europe is building Quantum Technology – the calls are now open!

The Work Programme Cluster 4 supports both emerging and advanced quantum technologies.

📥 The calls are live on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: ec.europa.eu/info/funding...

EU Funding & Tenders Portal

The Funding and Tenders Portal is the single entry point (the Single Electronic Data Interchange Area) for applicants, contractors and experts in funding programmes and procurements managed by the Eur...

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · May 23

🚀 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!
The new DIGITAL Europe Programme aims to train the next generation of talent in quantum tech

The Second Info Day on 2 June | 14:00 – 15:00 CET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · May 21

📢 New: Key Inclusion Indicators for Quantum Technologies in Europe 🇪🇺
Towards a more inclusive quantum ecosystem 🌍
📌 National strategies
📌 Widening countries
📌 Gender balance

👉Read more: qt.eu/news/2025/20...

Key Inclusion Indicators for Quantum Technologies in Europe published

These Key Inclusion Indicators (KII) complement the existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), by providing a more comprehensive view of the maturity and inclusiveness of the European quantum landsca...

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · May 2

📣 The EU is gathering input to guide future investments in digital tech—including #quantum. Open to all sectors.
🧠 Help shape Europe’s digital future.
🗓 Open until 23 May 2025
🔗 digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/consultat...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 17

🚀 The Quantum Internet Alliance has launched the Building for One Europe Internship Programme 2025! Offering hands-on experience in quantum technologies across Europe with grants up to €5,000.
💡Apply by 31 May 2025 for a chance to work in cutting-edge research!
🔗Learn more: qt.eu/news/2025/20...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚀 Don't miss our next Quatum Technologies online Training for Policymakers on 24 April, 11:00 CET to explore the Commercialization & Socio-economic Impact of Quantum Technologies.

🔗Register now: qt.eu/events/quant...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 16

To celebrate #WorldQuantumDay, the Quantum City Prize was launched rewarding creative projects that bring quantum science into public spaces — no ticket, no venue, just curiosity.

🏙️Turn your city into a stage for discovery: worldquantumday.org/quantum-city...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 15

🚀 The quantum workforce is growing—and so are the tools to support it!
The European Competence Framework for Quantum Technologies (CFQT) v3.0 is out! Now with a Certification Scheme & sample tasks.
🔗 qt.eu/media/pdf/Co...
📥 qt.eu/news/2025/20...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 14

Quantum is entering the public conversation.

🧠 78% of people in 🇫🇷 & 🇩🇪 have heard of quantum tech
🚀 53% are excited about its potential to solve global challenges
On #WorldQuantumDay, we’re seeing curiosity meet momentum.
📥 Read the full story: qt.eu/news/2025/20...

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 11

🚀 Europe is building its Quantum Digital Skills Academy — and the call is now open!
The DIGITAL Europe Programme trains the next gen in quantum tech: computing, communication, sensing & simulation.
📅 Info Day: 16 May | 09:30–12:00 CET. Register: digital-skills-jobs.europa.eu/en/latest/ev...

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 10

📊 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲—𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬!
The 2024 KPIs for Quantum Technologies are out, with new insights on all quantum pillars✨ Real-world use cases are here.
📘 Dive into the data & see where Europe stands: progress, potential & what’s next qt.eu/news/2025/20...

KPIs for Quantum Technologies in Europe - 2024 Values

To monitor progress in quantum technologies in Europe, in 2021 the Quantum Flagship set out ambitious Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and has been measuring them annually since then. The KPI values ...

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 10

🧭𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!
The Quantum Flagship's Strategic Advisory Board is being renewed — apply now to join.

We’re looking for industry, RTOs & academic experts to guide the @ec.europa.eu with the Quantum Strategy, Act & more.

🗓️Apply by 30 April 2025
👉https://lnkd.in/dYfUZdFG

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Apr 9

🇰🇷 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 🇪🇺 & 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞!
Live from the Korea-EU Digital Partnership & HE Researcher's Networking Forum 2 days of policy exchange, 1:1 matchmaking & collab across quantum science & tech fields — now with new opportunities to foster concrete partnerships under Horizon Europe. ⚛️✨

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 27

🇪🇺🇩🇰 EQTC 2025 is heading to Copenhagen! 🇩🇰🇪🇺
📅 10-12 Nov | Øksnehallen
Part of the Danish EU Presidency, co-organized with the University of Copenhagen.
✨ This year’s tagline: Showcasing Europe’s Quantum Future
📍 See you there — stay tuned for registration details!
#EQTC2025

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 20

✨ 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Two weeks ago at #MWC25, the Quantum Flagship showcased Europe’s latest breakthroughs in cybersecurity, computing, communications and more.

🎥 Watch the wrap-up video www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuAG...

📸 lnkd.in/eqD5aEGu
👉 More: lnkd.in/ewHAuPkX

Quantum Europe at the Mobile World Congress 2025 #mwc25

YouTube video by Quantum Flagship

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 20

𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

📅 27 March 2025 | 11:00 CET | 📍 Online
💡 Topic: EU & national public strategies for quantum tech
🔒 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👉 More info: qt.eu/events/quant...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 19

📢 Take the Global Quantum Needs Assessment Survey

Let’s shape the next 100 years of quantum science!

🕒 Got 10 minutes? Share your voice: diviq.org/survey

Help identify needs, assess what’s working, and benchmark representation in quantum.

🎉 $500 travel scholarships & interview opportunities!

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 19

📢From 1600+ proposals, European Innovation Council selected 9 quantum start-ups for funding:
🔹HQS Quantum Simulation 🇩🇪–€2.5M for ‘Next-Gen NMR’
🔹Semiqon 🇫🇮–€17.5M for ‘cryo-CMOS chips’
🔹Start-ups from 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 also secured funding
A great boost for EU's growing quantum ecosystem!
qt.eu/news/2025/20...

EIC chooses nine quantum tech start-ups in latest funding round

In its most competitive funding rounds so far, the European Innovation Council has awarded grants to nine

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 14

🚀 𝐀 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬!
Researchers from @tudelft.bsky.social, @qutech.bsky.social, @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social, Inria, @cnrs.fr part of Quantum internet Alliance (QIA) - unveiled QNodeOS, the first operating system for quantum networks, published in Nature.

🔗https://lnkd.in/gTscuW_Q

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 12

🚨 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 – 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐚𝐦 (𝐂𝐄𝐓)!🚨
🔗Register: lnkd.in/e4VhJeGe
📌Agenda & speakers: lnkd.in/e85__b6B

Organized by @ec.europa.eu & @eurohpc-ju.bsky.social, open to 🇪🇺 & associated countries participants.

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 3

Honored to welcome @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, Executive VP of @ec.europa.eu for Technological Sovereignty, Security & Democracy, to Quantum Europe at #MWC25. She stressed the strategic importance of quantum & reaffirmed EU’s strong commitment to quantum innovation & tech leadership!

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Mar 3

We’re at MWC25! 🌍🔬 Come find us at Hall 6 - Stand 6A8 to meet Europe’s top quantum companies & initiatives. See cutting-edge quantum devices & join the discussion!
📍 March 3-6, Barcelona—Let’s talk quantum!

#QuantumEurope #MWC25

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Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Feb 28

Quantum Europe at #MWC25 – Meet the key players driving quantum innovation from leading companies and startups to major initiatives and programs, Hall 6 - Stand 6A8.

💡More information : qt.eu/events/mobil...

Quantum Flagship @quantumflagship.bsky.social · Feb 26

Join us on March 14 (09:00 - 12:15 CET) for a #QuantumCloud workshop organised by
@ec.europa.eu & @eurohpc-ju.bsky.social to explore the future of qt computing as a service in Europe!

🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📜 Agenda & speakers: qt.eu/media/pdf/Ag...