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 Economy driven by deeptech champions and European values, the European Champion Alliance (ECA) and the Quantum Business Network (QBN) have joined forces to support a thriving and resilient deeptech ecosystem, leverage cross-sector collaborations between quantum, AI, cybersecurity and the wider deeptech sector, and enable European champions to scale and grow.
Through this partnership, our members can connect with peers, explore opportunities and drive commercialisation and adoption across industries. It encourages the sharing of ideas, knowledge and experiences, and it facilitates the engagement in initiatives such as innovation challenges or joint discussions, helping to translate emerging technologies into practical applications.
The collaboration also addresses wider strategic concerns, including cybersecurity and technological sovereignty, supporting a resilient and sustainable economy in Europe. By combining their complementary expertise and resources, ECA and QBN are committed to drive innovation, investment, and policy shaping to strengthen Europe’s position across future technologies, contributing to a resilient and competitive Europe.
“At the European Champions Alliance, we are truly delighted to build this partnership with QBN. Quantum computing and quantum technologies represent one of the most strategic and promising fields of innovation for Europe. We firmly believe that strengthening cooperation across borders, connecting partners, and bringing together the key stakeholders of the quantum ecosystem is essential for Europe’s technological sovereignty and long-term competitiveness.
This is why we are excited to join forces with QBN: together, we will support each other’s actions to develop a strong, collaborative, and vibrant European community of quantum players. We look forward to contributing to a shared momentum that accelerates innovation and reinforces Europe’s leadership in this critical domain.”
Andrea Vaugan & Dominique Tessier, Co-Founders of the European Champions Alliance
“QBN is thrilled to partner with the European Champions Alliance emphasising the commitment of the deeptech industry to drive economic impact of quantum technologies, AI, cybersecurity and beyond across Europe. Europe has all it takes to build deep technologies. Now, it is time to build a European market and accelerate the adoption. Together with ECA and our members and partners we are building the backbone of a secure, sovereign and competitive Europe.
Collaboration of networks like QBN and ECA hold so much potential not only between their members, but also on network level. Let’s shape a connected, resilient and thriving Europe driven by quantum and deeptech innovation.”
Johannes Verst, CEO of QBN
About ECA
The European Champions Alliance (ECA) is a not-for-profit initiative that supports European technological advancement. It brings together startups, SMEs, corporations, investors, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, accelerate growth, and empower European companies. By connecting different actors across the tech ecosystem, ECA helps members access the resources, knowledge, and partnerships they need to scale.
About QBN
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.
