Dutch cabinet approves quantum strategy with 2035 leadership goal
The Dutch government wants to build commercial uses for quantum technology while reducing reliance on non-EU applications and preparing for security risks.
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The Dutch cabinet has approved a national quantum strategy and sent it to parliament, with the aim of making the Netherlands a leader in the technology by 2035. The government also wants to avoid reliance on quantum applications from outside the EU and become more resilient to security threats. Minister Heleen Herbert and state secretary Willemijn Aerdts sent the strategy to the House of Representatives on 5 October. [1]
The cabinet says it wants to turn Dutch research and innovation into commercial applications. Its plans include supporting research, exploring further public and private financing, and using the new National Agency for Disruptive Innovation (NADI) as an early customer, commissioner and partner. The government says €614.9 million had already been made available in previous years for Quantum Delta NL, a project focused on developing the Dutch quantum sector. [1]
The cabinet warns that quantum computers could be used to break encryption, exposing sensitive information and putting important infrastructure at risk. It says the strategy addresses how government will manage those risks, use military applications responsibly and pursue European and international agreements. [1]
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