QUBE 1, the first German research satellite for quantum communication is live
On 25 July, our CEO, Johannes Verst, had the honour of attending the ceremonial commissioning of the first German research satellite for quantum communication by State Secretary Rolf-Dieter Jungk, Dr. (BMFTR). Launched on 16 Aug 2024, QUBE 1 successfully operates with a weight < 3.5 kg and 27,500 km/h in orbit 480 km above […]
Shape QBN’s Response to the EC’s New EU Quantum Strategy
On 2nd of July the European Commission published the new EU Quantum Strategy, setting a clear direction for Europe’s role maintaining its scientific leadership while accelerate the industrialisation as well as space and dual-use applications and scale up the European ecosystem. QBN Welcomes the New EU Quantum Strategy, Initiating the Next Phase Toward a Thriving […]
QBN partners with Quantum Europe Conference representing the Global Quantum Industry
We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Quantum Europe Conference. QBN has been the voice and representative of the Global and European Quantum Industry in politics, end-user industries, national authorities and the broader public for half a decade now. As industry partner of this years conference, we’re happy to team up on our mission […]
QBN VIP Networking Reception – A Memorable Evening Celebrating 5 Years of QBN and a Successful Quantum Week in Munich
Just above the rooftops of Munich, QBN brought together decision makers from QBN members, politics and the global quantum economy at the already legendary QBN VIP Networking Reception – that is where real business is done, that is QBN’s 5th birthday celebration. During delicious BBQ, cool drinks, 30°C and a beautiful sunset our VIPs enjoyed […]
UK Government Marks a Major Support for Quantum with £670 Million Long-Term Investment
On 23 June, the UK government announced a £670 million investment package to support the development of quantum computing over the next decade. As part of its broader Industrial Strategy, the funding includes a 10-year settlement for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), providing long-term financial stability for one of the UK’s core national facilities. […]
European Commission published Roadmap for Coordinated Post-Quantum Cryptography Implementation in EU Member States – Industry should be aware
Digital infrastructures from supercomputing centres to distributed sensors in smart factories as well as and data are a backbone of our modern society. The threat to many cryptographic algorithms from quantum computers affects stored and transmitted data as well as the operation of systems that is currently not quantum-safe. Attacks on authentications and such as […]
QBN Introduces Member-Only Quantum Events Overview
Munich, Germany – 09 July 2025 — The Quantum Business Network (QBN) has developed a new internal resource for its members: the Quantum Events Overview. This regularly updated list brings together information about key conferences, workshops, and meetings in quantum computing, sensing, communication, cybersecurity, and related fields. The new intelligence tool is part of a […]
NATO Rapid Action Adoption Plan & Defence Spending of 5% – Great achievement accelerating QBN’s efforts in commercialisation and adoption of quantum technologies
The NATO Allied Heads of State and Government endorsed the Rapid Action Adoption Plan (RAAP) on 25 June 2025 at the NATO Summit in The Hague – following almost all of QBN’s recommendations to maintain its strategic edge, NATO will adopt its innovation and procurement cycles and make them more agile, faster and more efficient. […]
QBN Opens World of Quantum Week with Industry-Focused Meeting on Photonic Quantum Technologies
The Quantum Business Network (QBN) successfully kicked off the Quantum week in Munich with a meeting of the QBN Working Group Photonic Quantum Technologies on 23 June, hosted by attocube systems in Munich-Haar. The invite-only gathering brought together a diverse group of QBN members: from developers and integrators to end-users and researchers, for focused discussions […]
QBN Welcomes New EU Quantum Strategy: Initiating the Next Phase Toward a Thriving Quantum Economy
Munich, July 2, 2025 – The European Commission today published its new Quantum Strategy, setting a clear direction for Europe’s role in advancing quantum infrastructure, enabling industrial adoption, and strengthening technological sovereignty. “As quantum science moves from lab to real-world application, Europe must maintain its leadership,” said Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security […]
