Munich, Germany – July 1, 2026 – The Quantum Business Network (QBN) has officially issued a comprehensive position paper in response to the newly released “Quantum Technologies Roadmap” (Version 1.0, May 2026) under Germany’s High-Tech Agenda Germany (HTAD). Recognizing the roadmap as a significant programmatic step forward, QBN is calling on federal ministries and decision-makers to rapidly transition the strategy from a research-centric plan into a high-execution, market-driven industrial implementation agenda.
Last week, QBN officially handed over the position paper to leadership at several key federal ministries, including the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS), the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), and the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg).
The paper outlines a clear consensus from the German quantum industry: while the roadmap establishes valuable, measurable milestones and correctly prioritizes technology transfer and pilot lines, a critical gap remains regarding operational agility, supply chain security, and commercial viability.
Addressing Operational Shortfalls and Strategic Risks
A structured consultation conducted by QBN across its network revealed that a striking 70% of surveyed quantum companies already face operational or strategic risks due to systemic gaps in the current framework. Chief among these concerns are slow and bureaucratic funding procedures – which contrast sharply with the agile, rapid-turnaround funding models utilized in competing markets like the USA, Singapore, and China.
Furthermore, 60% of companies are currently exploring growth capital options or corporate structures outside of Europe due to a severe shortage of domestic scale-up financing, while 43% report critical dependencies on non-European suppliers for foundational components and enabling technologies.
Six Industrial Priorities for Germany’s Quantum Economy
To safeguard technological sovereignty and protect future domestic value creation, the QBN position paper urges the federal government to refine the roadmap across six core action areas:
- Translate the Roadmap into an Implementation Agenda
- Launch a Dedicated Funding Line for Enabling Technologies
- Drive Mission-Oriented Public Procurement
- Accelerate Funding & Mobilize Growth Capital
- Focus on Steering Industrial Use Cases
- Align the Talent Agenda with Industrial Competencies
A Long Tradition of Trusted Ecosystem Advocacy
This position paper builds upon QBN’s long-standing tradition of bridging the gap between industry, science, and public policy. Following its appointment as an official partner of Germany’s High-Tech Agenda Digital (HTAD), QBN has consistently driven industrial alignment. The current paper acts as a direct continuation of QBN’s continuous contributions, which include the industry workshop of December 2025, a subsequent position paper that directly informed the government’s roadmap drafting process, and an ongoing strategic dialogue with the BMFTR and other federal entities to align funding frameworks with commercial realities.
“Research funding remains necessary, but it is no longer sufficient on its own,” stated Johannes Verst, CEO of QBN. “For Germany and Europe to secure a competitive quantum economy, the focus must shift rapidly to productization, robust supply chains, and active market creation before it is too late and we lose another industrial revolution. QBN and its members stand fully ready to co-design and accelerate this implementation phase.”
About QBN
QBN is the global industrial network for quantum technologies, dedicated to fostering commercialization, cross-sector collaboration, and structured dialogue between industry, academia, and political stakeholders. Founded in 2020, QBN brings together over 120 international members across the entire value chain ranging from world-leading startups and established tech corporations to research organizations, deep-tech investors, and state institutions. By driving the industrial adoption of quantum computing, sensing, and secure communications, QBN actively contributes to allied technological sovereignty, economic growth, and national security.
Contact
Quantum Business Network UG
Dipl.-Phys. Johannes Verst, Managing Director
Fürkhofstr. 9, 81927 München, Germany
Phone: +49 89 9545 9079
Email: contact@qbn.world
Website: www.qbn.world
