The Quantum Business Network (QBN) is proud to announce the outstanding success of its participation at GITEX ASIA 2025, held from 23–25 April at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. As a strategic partner of the event, QBN played a prominent role in the inaugural Asian edition of GITEX GLOBAL—the world’s largest tech show—bringing quantum innovation to the forefront of Asia’s dynamic tech landscape. Representing QBN at the event was Raghu, QBN APAC Lead, who led a strong regional presence under the newly launched QBN Asia-Pacific chapter (QBN APAC). This expansion marks a pivotal milestone in QBN’s mission to bridge Europe’s established quantum ecosystem with the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific market. QBN’s booth became a vibrant hub of activity, drawing attention from startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers eager to explore the global quantum economy. Through high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange, QBN reinforced its position as the leading global industry network for quantum technologies. GITEX ASIA 2025 attracted over 700 tech companies, 400+ startups, and 250+ investors from more than 60 countries. Against this backdrop, QBN stood out by offering attendees a unique gateway to international collaboration, market access, and cross-sector innovation within the quantum domain. QBN’s strategic insights and global connections continue to support stakeholders in navigating the complexities of the quantum landscape—accelerating go-to-market strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and facilitating cross-border partnerships. The success of QBN’s participation at GITEX ASIA not only underlines the growing relevance of quantum technologies across industries, but also reaffirms QBN’s role as a catalyst for building a resilient, interconnected, and thriving quantum future. We extend our gratitude to everyone who visited the QBN booth and joined us in making GITEX ASIA 2025 an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to shape the future of quantum—globally and across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more about QBN APAC here.

Over €30 million in funding has been awarded to pioneering quantum technology projects through the first Trilateral Call for Quantum Innovation, a joint initiative by the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Launched in March 2024, this effort marks a major step towards advancing Europe’s leadership in the global quantum landscape. Among the selected participants are several QBN members, including Single Quantum, Delft Circuits, QuiX Quantum, Orange Quantum, Quandela, PlanQC GmbH, and IQM Germany GmbH. Their involvement highlights the essential role of collaborative industrial innovation in Europe’s quantum ambitions. This collaboration, which follows a highly competitive process with over 120 applications, is a clear indication of Europe’s growing momentum in quantum technology. The selected projects bring together leading companies and research institutions from all three countries, forming a dynamic consortium committed to tackling the most pressing challenges in quantum development. The selected initiatives cover a range of critical areas, including scalable quantum computing, secure communication networks, and advanced quantum sensing. These efforts will not only enhance Europe’s technological sovereignty but also contribute to the commercialisation of quantum innovations. By fostering cross-border collaboration, the Trilateral Call reflects the increasing importance of united action within Europe’s quantum ecosystem. With projects already underway, such as the development of mobile optical atomic clocks and quantum error correction techniques, the potential for transformative breakthroughs is high. These collaborative projects are vital for addressing the complex challenges that no single nation can solve alone. The successful outcomes of these initiatives will ensure that Europe remains at the forefront of the rapidly advancing quantum field. For the Quantum Business Network, the success of the Trilateral Call is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from strategic regional collaboration. By continuing to invest in cross-border partnerships, the Netherlands, France, and Germany are setting a strong example for how focused, multilateral initiatives can drive meaningful progress in quantum innovation. These efforts are helping to lay the groundwork for a globally competitive quantum industry rooted in European excellence.

Today, Friedrich Merz was elected as the new Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. We congratulate him and look forward to a fruitful collaboration with him and the new government.  We have analysed the coalition agreement of CDU/CSU and SPD to see what commitment the quantum industry can expect for the years to come.  The new German government signals a strong commitment to strengthening Germany’s position in the global quantum landscape. We are happy to see the implementation of QBN’s recommendations through the focus on expanding the national quantum ecosystem, accelerating the development of high-performance quantum computers, and fostering competition in the field. However, some areas need further attention to ensure alignment with the broader quantum industry goals.   QBN will continue to collaborate with the German government and strongly advocate for the interests of its members and for the good of the quantum economy, in national and international politics.  Key Points from the Coalition’s Commitment:  Expansion of the National Quantum Ecosystem: The focus on building a comprehensive quantum ecosystem is essential. QBN supports this approach and believes that a collaborative effort across industry, academia, and government is key to building a sustainable quantum future.  Availability of High-Performance Quantum Systems: Making quantum systems accessible across the country is critical. QBN members are actively developing the hardware and software needed to power these systems, and the commitment to accessibility will play a major role in driving technological adoption.  Accelerated Development of Quantum Supercomputers: The development of at least two high-performance quantum computers through competition is an encouraging step. However, fostering collaboration alongside competition will be crucial for faster innovation and scaling of these systems.    Beyond these direct quantum measures, the coalition’s broader focus on startup support, deeptech investment, innovation, and tech transfer lays important groundwork for a vibrant and resilient innovation ecosystem—principles that also strongly underpin QBN’s strategic priorities.  Here you can download the full coalition agreement: koalitionsvertrag-2025 Gaps and Considerations:  While the commitment to quantum computing is valuable, the focus could be broader. Other critical fields—like quantum sensing, quantum communication, and cybersecurity—remain unaddressed in the current wording, despite their relevance for both national security, technological sovereignty and economic growth. Additionally, the expansion of quantum networks and steps toward a quantum internet, which are essential for long-term competitiveness, are not mentioned. Also, for a vibrant and sustainable quantum economy, strategic investment in startups, SMEs, and applied R&D must go hand-in-hand with infrastructure and application development as well as industry adoption. The agreement also lacks concrete goals and measures. However, considering that the coalition agreement is very ambitious in many parts but in general lacks detail, this is ok.  While we see a strong commitment to quantum technologies, considering their importance for economic security, growth, national security, and technological sovereignty, it is crucial to place even greater emphasis on driving the advancement, commercialisation, and adoption of quantum technologies. This broader focus will be key to ensuring long-term competitiveness and success.  Let’s build a resilient and thriving quantum economy in Germany, Europe and globally!  QBN welcomes the new German government around Friedrich Merz as Chancellor and its commitment to advancing quantum technologies and strengthening the national ecosystem. QBN is looking forward to working with the new government and ministries to make the German economy quantum-ready and to help position Germany as a global quantum powerhouse.