India, Dec. 16 -- Quantum technologies promise to revolutionize Europe's economy and security, but 'the current EU quantum technology programme is fragmented. To help quantum companies scale at home whilst preserving Europe's openness, the EU must provide immediate support to the quantum sector and simultaneously develop a new regulatory framework geared towards industrial application.

The Quantum Europe Strategy outlines the EU's quantum ambitions but falls short on the tools and funding required to keep pace with global competition. Europe's efforts are spread thin across different funding programmes, national strategies and focus areas. This creates inefficiencies, delays the commercialization of quantum innovation and reduces competi...