Phasecraft contributes to UK quantum strategy report

West of England Seals First UK Quantum Tech Deal with US Leaders The West of England has secured the UK’s first transatlantic quantum technology deal with US leaders, paving the way for increased investment, job creation, and collaborative research in this rapidly advancing field. This landmark agreement establishes a “Quantum Growth Bridge” between the regions, building on recent UK-US tech prosperity initiatives. #quantum #quantumcomputing #technology https://lnkd.in/eyYAsCzV

🌍 A UK first in Bristol today as we signed a landmark transatlantic tech agreement   Together with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Elevate Quantum, the largest regional quantum consortium in the US, we’ve signed a deal to create a ‘Quantum Growth Bridge’ between the UK and America’s Mountain West (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming).   This pioneering partnership strengthens ties between academia, industry, and government on both sides of the Atlantic. It will drive collaboration in: ➡️ Quantum research and innovation ➡️ Supply chain integration ➡️ Supporting the growth of quantum businesses and high-value jobs   This agreement is a major vote of confidence in the region’s quantum expertise, building on the University’s proud history and reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation in quantum technologies. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQpzJK9g Evelyn Welch, Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre (QTIC), Helen Godwin Mayor of the West of England, Zachary Yerushalmi, Jessi Olsen

We’re proud to see UK-Colorado collaboration reach a new milestone with the launch of the Quantum Growth Bridge! As Consul General Richard Hyde notes, this partnership builds on the UK-CO Memorandum of Understanding and the UK-US Technology Prosperity Agreement, creating new opportunities for collaboration in quantum and emerging technologies. Read more below.

A landmark transatlantic technology deal has been signed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, the University of Bristol, and the largest regional quantum consortium in America. https://lnkd.in/epNkYeZg

A landmark transatlantic technology deal has been signed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, the University of Bristol, and the largest regional quantum consortium in America, Elevate Quantum. Today’s agreement – the very first of its kind anywhere in the UK – is an important first step for more investment and jobs across the West of England and the Mountain West region of the United States (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming). Areas of cooperation to drive growth include aligning academic research with industry needs, integrating supply chains, and supporting scale-up quantum businesses.

Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, intellectual property, and research talent all feature prominently in the 2025 federal budget. The government is beginning to recognize that innovation policy is economic policy. CCI President Benjamin Bergen spoke with The Globe and Mail about what these commitments mean for Canadian innovators. The real test will be turning them into results that strengthen prosperity and sovereignty. Read the full Globe and Mail coverage by Sean Silcoff and Joe Castaldo here: https://lnkd.in/eewa3-Bp

Interest in Singapore’s quantum technology sector is surging, with local startups seeing growing investor attention and global players taking notice. Some companies say client interest has grown considerably over the past year, a sign that the country’s early investments in quantum research – more than S$700 million since 2002 – are starting to bear fruit. Now, that momentum is set to accelerate even further with quantum technology firm Quantinuum, which has headquarters in the United States and United Kingdom, setting up in Singapore. Under a new partnership with the National Quantum Office (NQO), Quantinuum will set up research and development facilities, launch talent development schemes and work with industry partners to expand the local ecosystem.

🇪🇺 Europe’s quantum advantage: newcomer outpaces incumbents in value for money The IE.F’s latest study “From Promise to Power - How Europe can compete in the global quantum computing race” reveals a striking insight: the total funding per logical qubit for neutral atom quantum systems is much lower than for other leading methods. Europe is in a strong position here, some of the world’s most advanced neutral atom quantum startups and research centers are based in Europe. 💡This is why Europe should: 1. Back national champions and focus on high-potential platforms  2. Build dedicated platform hubs  3. Mobilize public and private investment  4. Establish the state as a reliable anchor customer 5. Integrate quantum computing into defense budgets 🔍 Read the study via the link in the comments ©️Innovate Europe Foundation #QuantumComputing #DeepTech #Innovation #Europe

⚛️ 32% of the world’s quantum technology companies are based in the EU! 🇪🇺 This shows how strongly Europe is positioned in the quantum technology sector, backed by a powerful research and innovation ecosystem and significant public and private investments. 💡✨ However, the EU currently accounts for only 6% of global patenting activity — revealing a clear gap between research excellence and commercial impact. 📉📊 📘 Our latest report on quantum technologies in Europe, which informed the European Commission’s Quantum Strategy, provides key insights and recommendations to help this sector reach its full potential. 🚀 🔍 Key findings from our scientists: 1️⃣ Fragmented public investment — funding schemes across Member States remain disconnected, limiting overall impact. 💶 2️⃣ Small & young companies — many EU quantum firms need support to scale up, attract skilled talent, and strengthen infrastructure. 🧩 3️⃣ Focused EU industrial policy needed — to improve coordination, accelerate innovation, and help European quantum leaders compete globally. 🌍 🌐 Why it matters: Quantum technologies could transform computing, communication, and sensing — driving innovation in: 🔒 Cybersecurity & defence 🩺 Medical imaging 🏛️ Archaeology & geoscience 🧭 Navigation without GPS 💬 Boosting this sector is vital for Europe’s economic security, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness. 🌟 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dqViJ65d #QuantumTechnology #Innovation #Research #Europe #DigitalSovereignty #EU #QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity #DeepTech #SciencePolicy

Europe just minted a new deep tech unicorn, and it’s quantum. 🦄 German-Finnish pioneer IQM Quantum Computers has officially crossed the $1 billion valuation mark, as reported by Handelsblatt. The company’s rise follows a record-breaking $320 million Series B, the largest quantum computing funding round ever in Europe. From its labs in Espoo and Munich, IQM has already built more than 30 quantum computers and filed over 300 patent applications, establishing itself as one of the continent’s most prolific innovators. IQM’s success proves Europe can design, build, and patent world-class quantum computers right on the continent. 👏 Congratulations to Jan Goetz and the IQM team for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. An example for everyone considering doing business in Germany.