Delft-based Quantum Delta NL, the Netherlands’ national ecosystem for excellence in quantum innovation, announced on Friday, July 12 that it has secured €273M investment from The National Growth Fund (NGF) as part of the third phase of the QDNL programme.
This brings the total amount of funding awarded to QDNL to €615M.
The goal of QDNL is to accelerate scientific developments, stimulating commercialisation of quantum technology and thereby growing the quantum economy.
The investment will be used to focus on engaging end-users and enhancing manufacturing and industry participation.
“As we embark on Phase 3, our mission remains steadfast: to accelerate scientific advancements, drive commercialization, and grow the quantum economy for long-term societal impact. The €273M investment will propel us forward in achieving these goals,” says the company.
The announcement comes a couple of months after House of Quantum (HoQ) ‘s second location’s opening. The HoQ is the world’s first national quantum campus with various buildings where companies that work with quantum technology can set up shop.
Expanding quantum ecosystem
With the plan for the third phase, QDNL aims to further build and expand the quantum ecosystem in the Netherlands and internationally.
To receive the third phase award, the condition was to conduct an independent midterm review (MTR) and submit an updated plan. The MTR was very successful, recognizing QDNL as a globally iconic project.
This success has inspired other nations to invest in Quantum Technology in the same image and spirit. As the QDNL ecosystem, we see this global leadership as a testament to the collective effort of our community.
Quantum Delta NL: Developing quantum ecosystem
Founded in 2020, Quantum Delta NL links Netherlands’ key knowledge institutions in the field of quantum technology and implements the Dutch National Agenda for Quantum Technology.
Its goal is to further develop the Dutch quantum ecosystem so that it can dominate Europe.
The firm says, “Our ecosystem is built around three catalyst programmes – quantum computing and simulation, national quantum network, and quantum sensing applications – and tied together with four action lines – research and innovation, quantum ecosystem, human capital, and societal impact.”
Quantum Delta NL claims that the Netherlands has tremendous knowledge and advanced resources in quantum technology.
The knowledge and innovation environment of the Netherlands is supported by five specialised, yet linked, innovation hubs – QDNL Delft, QDNL Amsterdam, QDNL Leiden, QDNL Eindhoven, and QDNL Twente.
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