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United Kingdom Unveils Next Phase of Quantum Strategy With £500M Mission Funding and New UK–US Tech Partnership
At QWC 2025, the UK shared how it is moving into the next phase of its national quantum program—focused on industrialization, mission delivery, £500M in new funding, large-scale testbeds, and global partnerships including the newly announced UK–US Technology Partnership.
Germany Outlines Quantum Strategy Focused on Error-Corrected Systems, Applied Research, and International Collaboration
At QWC 2025, Germany outlined a quantum strategy driven by €3B in federal investment, a new Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space, ambitious 2030 systems goals, and strong collaboration across Europe, the U.S., and global partners.
Switzerland Highlights National Quantum Approach Rooted in Curiosity-Driven Research and Open Innovation
At QWC 2025, Switzerland presented its cooperative, bottom-up quantum strategy—emphasizing a strong research base, growing national ecosystem, targeted new funding, and a commitment to international collaboration through SCNAT’s Swiss Quantum Initiative.
Australia Turns Research Breakthroughs Into Industry Growth With Record Funding and Expanding Ecosystem
At QWC 2025, Australia showcased a major leap from world-class quantum research to large-scale commercialization—highlighting record venture funding, new foundry projects, a billion-dollar photonic computing build, and national strategy delivery led by Quantum Australia.
Canada Advances National Quantum Missions and Defense Applications as Global Partnerships Grow
At QWC 2025, Canada outlined major advances in quantum commercialization, international collaboration, DARPA QBI participation, G7 initiatives, and defense-oriented applications—while reinforcing its position as a trusted global partner in quantum research and industry.
Finland Accelerates Quantum Growth: New Error-Correction Roadmap, Cleanroom Expansion, and Algorithmic Innovation
At QWC 2025, Finland unveiled its newly finalized National Quantum Strategy, expanded plans for 150- and 300-qubit systems, new cleanroom infrastructure, a 90-student doctoral pilot, and a flourishing ecosystem spanning full-stack computing, cryogenics, software, and enabling technologies.
Japan Expands National Quantum Testbeds, Innovation Hubs, and Global Partnerships
At QWC 2025, Japan detailed major expansions to its national quantum ecosystem—including new innovation hubs, $420M in testbed infrastructure, advanced superconducting manufacturing capabilities, and new Japan–EU collaborations to co-develop next-generation quantum computing systems.
Denmark Strengthens Quantum Leadership Through EU Strategy, NATO Collaboration, and National Innovation Hubs
At QWC 2025, Denmark shared major updates to its quantum ecosystem—including new national infrastructure, a landmark use-case catalog, the powerful Mauna QPU, deepened Nordic collaboration, and leadership roles in the EU and NATO’s quantum communities.
Sweden Builds Momentum in Quantum With Major Private Investment and Nordic Cross-Border Collaboration
At QWC 2025, Jon Wingborg outlined Sweden’s rapidly maturing quantum ecosystem—from the pioneering WAC program and a forthcoming national strategy to fast-growing SMEs, strong industrial engagement, and a new wave of Nordic collaboration focused on resilient critical infrastructure.
South Korea Accelerates National Quantum Strategy With New Five-Year Plan and Major Investments
At QWC 2025, NRF Director Soon Park outlined South Korea’s rapidly expanding quantum strategy—including $2.3B in planned investments, new QPUs, national fabs, a 10,000-person workforce plan, and expanded international partnerships through QuantERA and bilateral programs with the U.S. and Europe.
U.S. Maps Bold New Direction for National Quantum Initiative at Quantum World Congress
At Quantum World Congress 2025, Brad Blakestad of the White House National Quantum Coordination Office outlined how the United States is updating its National Quantum Initiative—from revitalizing national centers and boosting DARPA’s quantum benchmarking to a five-pillar framework focused on workforce, commercialization, enabling technologies, alliances, and security.