How to unlock European leadership in the quantum computing domain?

Quantum technologies are rapidly shifting from frontier science to a key determinant of economic competitiveness and security. The 2025 EU Quantum Strategy has already shown that to remain a relevant player the EU must build a resilient and sovereign quantum ecosystem; translate research into market-ready capabilities; scale infrastructure, skills and applications; and increase demand for quantum technologies.

However, Europe’s posture remains fragmented in governance, scarce in investment from the private sector and too experimental when it comes to adoption. With the publication of the EU Quantum Act scheduled for the first half of 2026, the EU has a chance to stand up to the challenge and close these gaps, translating strategy into action, vulnerabilities into points of reflection and paving the way to translate strategy into action. or market acceleration.

This Lab session discusses how Europe can leverage its current capacities in quantum computing for EU strategic autonomy. The panel addresses key structural challenges in the quantum sphere, including the crucial issue of investment.