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QBN is the global industry network and consultancy for quantum technologies promoting commercialization and collaboration, shaping policies and driving industry adoption.
Founded in 2020, QBN, represents over 100 international members across the entire value chain, incl. world-leading startups, enterprises, RTOs, investors, and governmental organisations, developing and using quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum cybersecurity.
QBN builds the industrial quantum powerhouse, driving national security, technological sovereignty, economic growth and a sustainable future.
QBN is the global industry network and consultancy for quantum technologies promoting commercialization and collaboration, shaping policies and driving industry adoption.
Founded in 2020, QBN, represents over 100 international members across the entire value chain, incl. world-leading startups, enterprises, RTOs, investors, and governmental organisations, developing and using quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum cybersecurity.
QBN builds the industrial quantum powerhouse, driving national security, technological sovereignty, economic growth and a sustainable future.
QBN is the global industry network and consultancy for quantum technologies promoting commercialization and collaboration, shaping policies and driving industry adoption.
Founded in 2020, QBN, represents over 100 international members across the entire value chain, incl. world-leading startups, enterprises, RTOs, investors, and governmental organisations, developing and using quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum cybersecurity.
QBN builds the industrial quantum powerhouse, driving national security, technological sovereignty, economic growth and a sustainable future.
Quantum Technologies have the potential to transform various industries like healthcare, finance and materials science, and the way we live. By accelerating drug discovery, enhancing cybersecurity, and creating new materials, these technologies enable us to kick-start a new economic era.
Together we can drive the adoption of quantum technologies and turn quantum into a global industrial powerhouse paving the way for a healthy, united, sovereign and secure future.
Quantum Technologies have the potential to transform various industries like healthcare, finance and materials science, and the way we live. By accelerating drug discovery, enhancing cybersecurity, and creating new materials, these technologies enable us to kick-start a new economic era.
Together we can drive the adoption of quantum technologies and turn quantum into a global industrial powerhouse paving the way for a healthy, united, sovereign and secure future.
QBN gathers 100+ members from R&D to providers to industry end-users; corporates, SMEs and startups to RTOs and universities to government organizations and investors that are working in the field of quantum technologies including quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing and their entire value chains.
QBN gathers 100+ members from R&D to providers to industry end-users; corporates, SMEs and startups to RTOs and universities to government organizations and investors that are working in the field of quantum technologies including quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing and their entire value chains.
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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 Manager, IQM Quantum Computers, Tim Leonhardt, Vice President Business Development & Partner Management, eleQtron and Ulrich Mans bring together deep expertise in quantum technologies, strategic partnerships, and international policy ensuring the WG IPB’s value creation and impact. “The most competitive technology ecosystems are rarely accidental. They are the product of deliberate policy, close government-industry collaboration, and a shared willingness to take risk. Getting that relationship right is increasingly a condition for staying relevant.” stated Milja Kalliosaari. “Europe’s current deep tech agenda is flawed. It currently overstates future capability and underestimates the need to be strategic about global interdependencies. This working group is about fixing this for quantum. We want to define what smart collaboration looks like in practice – where European strengths are amplified through trusted international partnerships.” says Ulrich Mans. About WG IPB Co-Chairs Milja Kalliosaari, Government Relations Manager, IQM Quantum Computers, leads government relations at IQM Quantum Computers, driving policy engagement across Europe and monitoring global technological developments. She has contributed to the Finnish National Quantum Strategy, serves as Finland’s National Delegate to the NATO Transatlantic Quantum Community, and participates in committees shaping EU and Finnish digitalization policy. She is recognised as an expert in bridging public agencies and the private sector to translate policy into actionable outcomes for the innovation ecosystem. Tim Leonhardt, Vice President Business Development & Partner Management, eleQtron, hHolds a Master’s degree from RWTH Aachen University in solid-state physics, with a focus on quantum computation and information and the physics of nanostructures, as well as a PhD in physics on semiconductor qubits in nanofabrication and Sci. Setup/System. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Technology Innovation Manager at Accenture, bringing experience at the intersection of quantum technologies and industrial application. Ulrich Mans brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of international relations, high-tech ecosystems, and innovation policy. He played a central role in leading partnership development and the international strategy for Quantum Delta NL, Dutch national quantum technology programme – including the establishment of the world’s first commercial House of Quantum. He is widely recognised for advancing the European quantum community and pushing for a proactive approach in view of technological sovereignty, economic security and resilient supply chains. He combines a strong background in innovation policy with hands-on experience in building multi-stakeholder collaborations across government, industry, and research networks. About Working Group International Policy & Business (WG IPB) QBN WG IPB starts from a provocative premise: Europe must stop playing defence and start building the industrial champions, joint infrastructures, and trusted value chains that make us a partner of choice. As the trusted, member-driven, the WG IPB strives for positioning Europe as a leading force in the emerging quantum economy by shaping a globally aligned policy framework. We aim to support strategic autonomy and sovereign infrastructure while catalysing the international collaborations that secure market access and competitiveness for our members. More on: https://qbn.world/home/working-groups/wg-international-policy-business/ Contact us to get involved: https://qbn.world/home/contact/
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+ government organisations and Ministries of Defence from Europe, the US, Japan and others, alongside a robust ecosystem of 70+ SMEs and Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) from the global quantum economy as well as deeptech investors and Tier-1 Defence primes. Strategic Alignment and Historical Context The second session focused on overcoming adoption and procurement barriers. A centrepiece of the meeting was an expert briefing providing historical perspectives into the U.S. Pentagon’s adoption roadmap. This analysis offered a logic and impact-focused blueprint for navigating the “valley of death” between laboratory breakthroughs and integrated defence systems, emphasizing the necessity of long-term, mission-oriented public support. Integration of the Quantum Industrial Base Recognizing that innovation often resides within agile, specialized entities, the WG QDS initiated a critical dialogue on SME integration into defence procurement cycles and the Engagement of the Public Sectors, in-particular Defence Ministries, with the quantum industry. Participants addressed the structural barriers that currently hinder small-to-midsize quantum hardware and software providers from engaging with complex military acquisition frameworks. “Quantum technologies such as quantum computing and quantum sensors are no longer a theoretical idea; they are a current requirement for national security and strategic superiority. By aligning MoD requirements with the agility of the European and international quantum ecosystem, we are ensuring that the strategic edge remains with our allies.” Key Outcomes and Objectives: Consortium Expansion: Continued growth of the triple-helix model (Government, Industry, Academia) to ensure cross-border interoperability. Sector Literacy: Ongoing initiatives to brief military leadership and defence stakeholders on quantum-resistant cryptography, quantum sensing for PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing), and advanced computing. Procurement Reform: Documentation of requirements to streamline SME engagement in classified and unclassified defence procurement. About QBN WG Quantum Technologies for Defence & Security The QBN Working Group Defence serves as the premier international forum for quantum-defence dual-use coordination. It facilitates high-trust networking and collaborative project development to ensure that quantum innovation translates directly into advanced defence capabilities and national security resilience. More on: https://qbn.world/home/working-groups/wg-quantum-technologies-for-defence-security/
We are excited to announce that Kvantify Qrunch is now available on qBraid Lab, expanding access to advanced quantum chemistry workflows for researchers, developers, and enterprise teams. Developed by Kvantify, Qrunch is a quantum chemistry technology designed to tackle classically intractable molecular systems using hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. With its integration into qBraid Lab, users can now seamlessly explore Qrunch workflows alongside other leading quantum tools within a unified development environment. Advancing Quantum Chemistry Workflows Qrunch focuses on enabling practical quantum advantage in chemistry through: Variational quantum algorithms tailored for real-world molecular systems Efficient active-space methods for scaling beyond classical limits Hybrid workflows that combine classical simulation with quantum execution By bringing Qrunch into qBraid Lab, users benefit from streamlined access to quantum backends, reproducible environments, and collaborative tooling, all in one place. Featured Tutorials Butyronitrile Dissociation: Explore C≡N bond dissociation in butyronitrile, relevant to lithium-ion batteries and solar cell technologies, using variational algorithms to approximate ground-state energies. Carbon Capture with COF-999: Model CO₂ binding in a promising carbon capture material and analyze how water lowers transition-state energy across reaction pathways. Covalent Ligand Binding: Simulate ligand binding to proteins using the BEAST-VQE algorithm, enabling larger active-space calculations through efficient qubit mappings. Dehalogenase Reaction (SN2): Investigate enzyme-catalyzed reactions for environmentally friendly degradation of haloalkanes, with applications in bioremediation. Ionization Potentials: Compute ionization energies of molecules like ammonia via variational methods, comparing neutral and ionized states. Why This Matters The integration of Qrunch into qBraid Lab represents another step toward a more interoperable quantum ecosystem. By combining Kvantify’s chemistry-focused tooling with qBraid’s platform capabilities, users can: Prototype quantum chemistry workflows faster Access multiple quantum and classical backends in one place Scale experiments from tutorials to production-grade research Getting Started with Qrunch on qBraid Lab To support onboarding and experimentation, Kvantify provides a robust set of tutorials covering key applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. These tutorials are designed to run in a configured environment with Qrunch installed and are best used within an IDE that supports code completion for an optimal development experience. Start your Qrunch trial on qBraid Lab: https://account.qbraid.com Learn more about Qrunch: https://www.kvantify.com/products/qrunch
DUBLIN, Ireland & COPENHAGEN, Denmark Kvantify and Equal1 are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance aimed at delivering integrated, high-performance quantum computing solutions. By combining their respective technologies and expertise, the two companies will address some of the world’s most complex scientific and industrial challenges, advancing quantum applications in high-impact domains, including: Drug Discovery Advanced Chemistry Biotechnical Science A Collaborative Vision for Quantum Simulation The partnership leverages Equal1’s scalable quantum hardware and Kvantify’s advanced quantum algorithms, creating a powerful solution that will push the boundaries of what is computationally possible. Under the terms of the agreement, Equal1 recognizes Kvantify as a preferred partner for quantum simulations, and the collaboration enables molecular modeling and biochemical calculations which are currently beyond the reach of classical systems. Joint Working Group to Drive Execution To facilitate this partnership, the companies have established a joint cross-functional working group to evaluate prospective customer projects, align technical roadmaps, and coordinate the delivery of integrated hardware and software solutions. With their shared vision, both organizations emphasize the importance of the collaboration: Jason Lynch, CEO of Equal1: “By building quantum processors on standard silicon, we’re turning quantum from bespoke hardware into deployable infrastructure. This alliance with Kvantify is a vital step in that journey. Together, we are bridging the gap between breakthrough hardware innovation and real-world workloads, positioning our joint solutions as the quantum standard for high-performance computing in the life sciences.” Allan Grønlund, Co-Founder and CTO of Kvantify: “If we can utilize quantum computers more effectively, we can dramatically reduce both time and costs in the early stages of drug development. Our collaboration with Equal1 provides an essential technological foundation for bringing quantum-based computation out of the lab and into industrial application, enabling far more precise calculations of chemical processes than classical systems ever could.” About Kvantify Based in Copenhagen, Kvantify is a leader in quantum software, specializing in simulations for life sciences and chemistry. Their quantum technology, Qrunch, is commercially available. About Equal1 Equal1 is a global leader in silicon-powered quantum computing technology. Equal1’s first generation quantum machine, the Bell-1 Quantum Server, is now available and shipping to customers.
Bringing together end-users and developers with suppliers and integrators in a trust-based environment creates the perfect foundation for valuable business and collaboration opportunities
Bringing together end-users and developers with suppliers and integrators in a trust-based environment creates the perfect foundation for valuable business and collaboration opportunities
