Traditionally quantum computer development (QC) has been done with a monolithic approach – one entity manufacturing and sourcing all components. This is costly, time-consuming and risky. In order to accelerate quantum computer development, IMPAQT envisions a modular approach: Independent companies focus on different parts of the stack. In December 2020 members of the IMPAQT consortium signed an agreement to collaborate on ensuring that different building blocks of QC are interfaced well. In the future, this will allow quantum computer manufacturers to easily integrate subsystems.

SURF, the Dutch ICT cooperative of education and research institutions, intensifies its engagement with the quantum technology community. SURF aims to support Dutch researchers in taking an early and competitive advantage of quantum technologies and facilities while these become available. They do this by supporting its development and preparing together with partners and our user community for its effective use.

Quantum Delta NL is participant in the all-digital CES 2021, also known as the most influential tech event in the world, that will take place from 11 to 14 of January of 2021. This year, it’s the largest Dutch delegation ever-present in the event, including 80+ different start-ups and scale-ups related to distinct areas such as Energy Power/Climate Change, category of which our company is part of, Energy Transition, Sustainability, Smart Cities.

The Physics World Breakthrough of the Year 2020 Prize goes to researchers Elham Fadaly, Alain Dijkstra and Erik Bakkers at at Eindhoven University of Technology who, together with an international team, developed an alloy with silicon that can emit light.

During the international Q2B event Practical Quantum Computing, Quantum Delta NL has launched the start of the State of Quantum report. The State of Quantum Report 2020 is our collaborative attempt to provide a ‘finger on the pulse’ on what’s happening globally in the quantum ecosystem. By mapping out the key characteristics of the industry’s venture landscape, we hope to contribute to its growth and support a barrier free, information enabled ecosystem.