QBN Accelerates Quantum Readiness for Defence at NATO DIANA & German Defence Innovation Day
Munich, 12 Feb 2026 – The QBN Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS) took the stage at the NATO DIANA and German Defence Innovation Day – SPARK 2026 on 12 Feb after its high-level meeting behind closed doors on 11 Feb in run-up to the Munich Security Conference. “Building on yesterday’s alignment, today showed a clear demand for credible, operationally relevant quantum pathways. WG QDS exists to convert […]
QBN Inaugurate High-Level Working Group on Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security in run-up to Munich Security Conference and Aligned with Military and Allied Priorities
Munich, 11 Feb 2026 — The Quantum Business Network (QBN) convened the inaugural meeting of its Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security in run-up to the Munich Security Conference and the German Defence Innovation Day, marking the formal launch of a closed, highlevel forum. Dedicated to one of the most strategically consequential technology domains of the coming decades this forum supports strategic dialogue on […]
Official statement on High-Tech Agenda Germany
Quantum technologies are rightly recognised in the High-Tech Agenda Germany (HTAD) as a strategic pillar for Germany’s and Europe’s technological sovereignty, competitiveness, and future value creation. More about HTAG’s €18 bn investment plan until 2029: Full Article Following a dedicated industry workshop held on 1 December 2025 in Munich, QBN captured and synthesised the perspectives […]
Quantum Momentum 2025: Reflecting on the UN International Year of Quantum Technologies – a Year of Successful Collaborations and Growth
Munich, 16 December 2025 – 2025 saw landmark developments across geopolitical, industrial, and research arenas, reflecting the growing role of quantum in modern economies and security landscapes. The awarding of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of macroscopic quantum effects underscores the foundational research that continues to drive the emerging quantum economy. As […]
QBN and ECA Partner to Strengthen Europe’s Future Economy
Munich, Paris, 11 December 2025 – Technological innovation is rapidly reshaping Europe’s industrial landscape, from advanced computing and cybersecurity to emerging areas such as quantum computing, quantum sensing and AI. Turning research breakthroughs into practical applications and these into economic impact requires collaboration across industry, research, investors, and public bodies. Recognising the need for a European […]
QBN Launches Quantum Solution Hub Connecting Quantum Solutions with Real-World Applications
Munich, 10 Dec 2025 — QBN has launched the Quantum Solution Hub, a new platform providing organisations with direct access to applied quantum solutions that tackle real challenges in industries, research and education. The Hub consolidates practical examples from across the QBN network into one trusted reference point, giving end-users clear visibility into what quantum […]
Successful Completion of the SQuaD Project – Reflecting on 3.5 Years of Strengthening Germany’s Quantum Communication Ecosystem
Hannover, 09 Dec 2025 – On 08-09 December 2025, the SQuaD consortium convenes in Hannover for the final meeting of the umbrella project Schirmprojekt Quantenkommunikation Deutschland, funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt – BMFTR). As the project approaches its conclusion after nearly three and a half […]
German Quantum Industry Aims for Ambitious Future at QBN Workshop
Munich, 1 Dec 2025 – The German Quantum Industry gathered for a landmark workshop, convened by QBN and hosted by IQM, to accelerate Germany’s leadership in quantum technologies and set the course for an ambitious long-term strategy. The meeting brought together key players from the German Quantum Industry, Industry Enterprises and Investors to shape the […]
QBN Launches Working Group on Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS)
QBN proudly announces the establishment of the Working Group Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security (WG QDS), a strategic initiative to accelerate quantum innovation and adoption within the defence and security sector. As global geopolitical tensions rise, maintaining strategic superiority through deep-tech innovation has never been more critical. Quantum technologies—including quantum communication and cryptography, quantum […]
QBN at Quantum Symposium 2025 of Bundeswehr & BWI – Making Defence Sector Quantum-Ready
For the fourth time, the German Federal Ministry of Defence and BWI are hosting the Quantum Symposium in Berlin under the motto “Quantum meets Strategy” to promote exchange between experts from science, the quantum industry, the defence industry, public administration, and the German Armed Forces. In times of increasing geopolitical tensions and emerging conflicts, the […]
