Quantum Valley part of Peter Wennink’s report on future Dutch prosperity
Today, Peter Wennink presented his independent advisory report on the future earning capacity of the Netherlands. Commissioned by the outgoing cabinet, the report outlines how our country can structurally invest in growth, innovation and strategic relevance to safeguard prosperity and security in the decades ahead.
The report stresses that the Netherlands must focus on critical technologies to maintain economic growth and strategic autonomy. Quantum technology is explicitly highlighted as one of the key technologies for the future.
Investing in quantum is investing in Europe’s future
The Dutch quantum ecosystem is among the most dynamic worldwide. Through the Quantum Valley programme, we are scaling science, talent and start-ups into a fully-fledged industry. Strategic investments in quantum will:
Drive economic growth and create thousands of high-value jobs
Strengthen technological sovereignty in sectors such as energy, healthcare and defence
Enhance digital security through quantum communication and advanced encryption
Attract major growth capital for a resilient European deep-tech sector
