Berlin / Munich, 01 April 2026 — Last week, the Quantum Business Network (QBN), represented by our CEO Johannes Verst and QBN Board Member Jan Henrik Leisse, also CEO of eleQtron GmbH, held a high-level exchange with Dr. Alexandra-Gwyn Paetz, Head of Division Technological Sovereignty and Innovation at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR). The discussion focused on the strategic significance of quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing within Germany’s innovation, security, and industrial policy framework.
Key Takeaways:
- First funding calls are expected in the coming days, marking tangible steps to advance quantum innovation.
- Strong commitment from BMFTR to quantum technologies as a national strategic priority.
- Open channels for dialogue and ecosystem support reinforce collaboration between government, research, and industry.
- Building a coherent industrial policy for quantum remains a complex task, requiring sustained engagement from all stakeholders.
Germany’s quantum industry stands at a critical juncture. A thriving quantum sector is not only essential for technological leadership but also for economic resilience, strategic sovereignty, and international competitiveness. The global race is intensifying: nations such as the US and UK have already translated their ambitions into structured industrial strategies. Germany must act with comparable decisiveness and concreteness to transform its strategic objectives into industrial-scale and economic impact. This requires not only accelerated implementation, but also sustained strategic prioritisation at the highest political level, as the development of a strong quantum ecosystem depends on close alignment across government, defence, and industry to ensure that Europe retains a leading position in this transformative domain.
QBN supports the German government in shaping a coherent framework for a globally competitive quantum economy, with a clear focus on industrial value creation, commercialisation, and market development. As the representative voice of the German quantum industry, QBN consolidates perspectives across the ecosystem and provides structured input to policy and strategy processes, including its recent contribution to the High-Tech Agenda Germany through concrete, industry-driven recommendations.
QBN remains dedicated to advancing this agenda by connecting stakeholders, accelerating adoption, and supporting implementation. https://qbn.world/home/contact/
