Overview

• The EU launched its Quantum Strategy July 2 with the goal of securing global technology leadership by 2030.
• Brussels seeks to attract private investors to address Europe’s share of just 5% of global quantum funding.
• Public funding of over €11 billion in the last five years will underpin efforts to commercialize academic research.
• The strategy commits to two grand challenges in quantum computing and navigation before 2027 and a Quantum Act in 2026.
• Officials highlight national security risks from quantum decryption and plan export controls alongside measures to shield startups from foreign acquisition.