QBN Whitepaper: Quantum Technologies for Defence – Leverage EU’s Quantum Sector to Strengthen Defence Capabilities and Drive Civil Quantum Applications
Munich, 21 October 2025 – As global geopolitical tensions rise, the need for deeptech innovation and adoption to maintain strategic superiority has never been more pressing. Quantum technologies play a critical role in enhancing defence due to their potential to enhance among others communication, intelligence, navigation, and threat detection. These unparalleled advancements can provide national […]
Celebrating Quantum in Action and Paving the Way to Industrial Quantum Leadership, Quantum Europe Forum 2025, Brussels
“Europe is having everything what is needed to be competitive, and few technologies symbolise this future more clearly than quantum technologies. “, said Henna Virkkunen, Executive VP for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy at the European Commission. To achieve global industrial competitiveness “it is really essential, especially at this juncture to have the public and […]
Strengthen Franco-German Quantum Collaboration at 3rd Quantum Dialogue in Paris
The 3rd Franco-German Quantum Dialogue at Station F, Paris on 23 Sep 2025 prepared the next steps to move forward a Franco-German and European economic agenda and strengthen European technological sovereignty. Representatives from both quantum ecosystems, from user industries to quantum startups, research organisations to High Performance Computing (HPC) centres, and policy gathered to expand […]
QBN is the Global Industry Partner of Quantum.Tech
We are excited to team up with Quantum.Tech as Global Industry Partner and continue our persistent support of the Quantum Economy QBN members have an exclusive 50% discount on delegate passes! Secure your place using the code QBN50% at checkout. Quantum.Tech 29 September – 1 October 2025 Rotterdam, The Netherlands Quantum.Tech 2025 🎫 50% discount […]
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 […]
