German Government unveils Quantum Technologies Roadmap for its Hightech Agenda
Munich, May 27, 2026 — Following the official launch by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR), the Quantum Business Network (QBN) welcomes the publication of the new Quantum Technologies Roadmap for the Hightech Agenda Deutschland (HTAD). The framework marks a critical shift toward industrial scaling, though industry leaders emphasize that execution will determine […]
6 years. One Vison. One Ecosystem. Countless Successes. QBN Celebrates Six Years of Building the Global Quantum Industry
Munich, Germany – 26 May 2026 – Six years ago, the quantum landscape was entirely different. Public funding was confined exclusively to academic research, private venture capital was practically non-existent, and the very viability of the technology remained a subject of debate. It was in this environment of pure potential that QBN, the Quantum Business Network, was established as Europe’s very first […]
QBN APAC Strengthens Cross-Sector Quantum Engagement at GITEX Asia 2026
Singapore / Munich, April 2026 – QBN APAC brought together over 70 global business leaders at GITEX Asia 2026 through a dedicated workshop on “Quantum Advantage for Business Leaders,” alongside panel discussions and targeted industry meetings. The strength of the broader QBN ecosystem was also visible throughout the event, with members including Horizon Quantum, QuantrolOx, QTFT, RAQS Quantum, and Fraunhofer […]
QBN Whitepaper: Diamond Quantum Technologies – Enabling Robust and Scalable Quantum Systems for Real World Applications
Quantum technologies are entering a new phase of industrial relevance, where scalability, robustness, and real-world deployability are becoming increasingly decisive. Against this backdrop, QBN has released its new white paper, “Diamond Quantum Technologies – Enabling Robust and Scalable Quantum Systems for Real World Applications”, developed by leading experts from industry and research within the QBN […]
QBN Announces Appointment of Co-Chairs for New Working Group International Policy & Business (WG IPB)
Munich, 29 April 2026 — QBN is pleased to announce the appointment of the co-chairs of its newly established Working Group International Policy & Business (WG IPB). The WG IPB co-chairs will steer the Working Group’s direction, shape its priorities, and represent the WG IPB in its engagement with industry, policy and the quantum ecosystem. The three co-chairs Milja Kalliosaari, Government Relations […]
QBN Working Group Quantum For Defence Convenes Second Session to Advance Quantum Defence Capabilities
Munich – The QBN Working Group Defence & Security (WG QDS) successfully concluded its second official meeting, consolidating a high-level coalition dedicated to securing a strategic technological edge for NATO and allied partner nations. Building on the momentum of its inaugural meeting held during the run-up to the Munich Security Conference, the WG has rapidly scaled to include 20+ […]
QBN Establishes Working Group on International Policy & Business (WG IPB)
While we applaud the new emphasis on European sovereignty, the EU’s current strategic outlook on quantum is doomed to fail in the longer-term. Current policies are being designed to avoid overreliance on non-EU suppliers in various high-tech domains. This line of thinking has become a major focus for the EU and its member states. Protecting […]
The Nascent Phase of Quantum Adoption Has Already Begun — A QBN Perspective on World Quantum Day 2026 Grounded in Early-Stage Member Use Cases
Munich, 14 April 2026 — On the celebration of World Quantum Day, a global initiative first launched in 2021 to raise awareness of quantum science and its long-term impact, the Quantum Business Network (QBN) marks the steady progression of quantum technologies towards early-stage industrial relevance. Over recent years, World Quantum Day has evolved into an […]
QBN Positions Industry Priorities at the Core of Germany’s Quantum Policy Dialogue with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR)
Berlin / Munich, 01 April 2026 — Last week, the Quantum Business Network (QBN), represented by our CEO Johannes Verst and QBN Board Member Jan Henrik Leisse, also CEO of eleQtron GmbH, held a high-level exchange with Dr. Alexandra-Gwyn Paetz, Head of Division Technological Sovereignty and Innovation at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR). The discussion focused on the strategic significance of […]
QBN Delegation to Singapore Promoting Asia Pacific Market Entry
QBN is bringing an exclusive delegation to Singapore: The perfect gateway to Asia’s fastest-growing quantum and deep tech ecosystem. If you’ve been looking to expand into APAC but didn’t know where to start, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Tentatively scheduled for 15–17 July 2026, selected participants will gain direct access to one of the world’s most strategically positioned […]
