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Another example that gives me hope is quantum technologies. We are already at the forefront of research in this field worldwide. Now it's a matter of bringing these research results into application and forming the start of a value chain.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Source: Bundesregierung.de // Photo: acatech/David Ausserhofer

Recommendations to Strengthen the German Quantum Ecosystem

The German government’s “Quantum Technologies Action Plan” was a key step towards creating a national quantum ecosystem. Thanks to funding of around three billion euros, important research projects were launched and start-ups were also supported. With funding set to expire at the end of 2025, the commitment to this key future technology for our country must be renewed.

As the Quantum Technology & Application Consortium (QUTAC) and an alliance of fourteen of the largest companies in Germany and Europe, we call for a strategy for quantum technologies adapted to the current challenges as an essential element of an overarching digital strategy. Strategic coordination needs to be established across all levels. This should be realized by a coordinating body in Germany that pursues an integrated approach and always acts in the common European interest.

In addition, we explicitly call for a long-term follow-up funding for quantum technologies. QUTAC conducts application-oriented research and is itself fully financed by private funds. Nevertheless, we believe that government support for the entire quantum ecosystem of university and industrial research as well as start-ups is essential to ensure long-term competitiveness.

In this paper, we outline eight key measures that will help to strengthen our national quantum ecosystem.

The development of commercially relevant quantum technology solutions will play a crucial role in the sovereignty and economic competitiveness of Germany and Europe. Adequate, targeted government coordination and support are essential for this. As Germany’s leading quantum technology consortium, we will continue to accompany and shape this political process.

You can download the full paper here.

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The industrialisation of quantum computing has only just begun. At QUTAC, important German companies come together to put our country and Europe at the forefront of the development of this crucial future technology.

Dr. Reinhard Ploss Representative of QUTAC

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Recommendations to Strengthen Germany's Quantum Ecosystem

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Quantum Technology in Germany — a Joint Path to Value Creation in Industry

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TRUMPF - optimized production planning for tomorrow’s metal processing.

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Gabriele Compostella, Quantum Computing Lead und Sheir Yarkoni, Quantencomputing-Experte bei der Volkswagen AG ©Volkswagen AG

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Lilly Palackal, Quantum Algorithms Team Lead in Supply Chain Innovation, und Dr. Hans Ehm, Senior Principal Supply Chain Management bei Infineon

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Munich Re: Understanding, calculating and hedging complex risks

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BASF: How quantum computing can help develop chemical catalysts

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Quantentechnologien werden eine Reihe disruptiver Innovationen anstoßen, sagt BASF-Vorstandsvorsitzender Dr. Martin Brudermüller. Im Interview erklärt er, was wir von dieser neuen Technologie erwarten können, welche Herausforderungen bei ihrer Entwicklung bestehen – und warum genau jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt ist, ein IndUTAC zu gründen.

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"Quantum computing will become a key enabling technology"

Quantum technologies will trigger a series of disruptive innovations, says BASF Chairman of the Board Dr. Martin Brudermüller. In an interview, he explains what we can expect from this new technology, the challenges involved in its development and why now is exactly the right time to establish an industry consortium like QUTAC.

Interviewpartner Clemens Utschig-Utschig, CTO Boehringer Ingelheim. © Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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Boehringer Ingelheim: A question of time

For the simulation of complex molecules, Boehringer Ingelheim CTO Clemens Utschig-Utschig also considers the potential of quantum computing. This way, extensive laboratory experiments may be reduced in the future – and with them the time needed to develop new drugs.