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The Netherlands secures a strong position on three European pilot lines
From 2026, the Netherlands is participating in three out of the five strategic European pilot lines as part of the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and the European Chips Act: Superconducting European Quantum Pilot Line (SUPREME), Photonics for Quantum (P4Q), and Semiconductor Pilot Line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems (SPINS). All three pilots are delivered by consortia of European partners, with the Netherlands playing a vital role due to its strengths in qubit technologies and photonics.
The pilot lines focus on accelerating the development and scaling of semiconductor, superconductor and photonic technologies for commercial and industrial use, strengthening Europe’s technological resilience.
Support from Quantum Delta NL furthers the national mission
Quantum Delta NL coordinated the national consortia and led both the strategic proposal review process and the distribution of funding to Dutch participants. Funding is made available through Quantum Delta NL, NanoLabNL, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) manages the Netherlands’ participation in the pilot lines.
Beyond financial support, Quantum Delta NL ensures integration of the European projects into its existing catalyst programmes in computing, networking and sensing.
“We have a clear vision for how quantum technology will evolve over the next decade and the role we want the Netherlands to play in that future. This is also reflected in Quantum Valley, our contribution to the recent Wennink report, which pushes for continued strategic investment into scaling the quantum industry. Participation in the pilot lines allows us to turn that vision into action by strengthening Dutch contributions to qubit technologies, components and systems integration.”
Superconducting European Quantum Pilot Line (SUPREME)
SUPREME focuses on increasing the fabrication maturity of device-based quantum technologies. Its first phase aims to establish stable processes for superconducting chips and devices, improving repeatability and yield while beginning to offer pilot fabrication testing and services to European customers.
Dutch participants contribute leading expertise across the consortium. Quantware supports fabrication of Josephson Junction-based qubits and 3D integration processes. Single Quantum develops superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors with high repeatability and yield. QphoX advances single-photon microwave-to-optics transducers, TNO coordinates end-of-line device characterisation and advanced metrology, and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) leads capital deployment and dedicated tooling.
“Through SUPREME, we’re leveraging our technological expertise to build reliable fabrication infrastructure for superconducting quantum technology in Europe, which will directly contribute to future industrialisation and large-scale commercialisation."
Photonics for Quantum (P4Q)
Within P4Q, a consortium of 29 European partners works to improve the reliability and scalability of photonic quantum chips. Startups and research institutions in the Netherlands play an active role in advancing testing methods suitable for large-scale demonstrations and industrial production. Dutch participants in the consortium include the University of Twente (UT), TU Delft, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU Eindhoven), TNO, Aluvia, Delft Networks, New Origin, Q*Bird, QphoX, QuiX, and Lionix.
The programme supports the development of quantum chips for enhanced sensors, full-stack quantum computers and quantum-secure communications networks, helping bring quantum technology from the lab into real-world applications.
“As the global race for quantum technology accelerates, Europe is strengthening its chip manufacturing capacity to stay at the forefront. P4Q plays a key role in bringing quantum technology into practical applications."
Semiconductor Pilot Line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems (SPINS)
The SPINS pilot line bridges laboratory research and industrial production of semiconductor quantum-dot qubits by leveraging Europe’s existing semiconductor strengths. The programme focuses on delivering high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) semiconductor quantum chips through stable process design and established manufacturing infrastructure.
Semiconductor qubits are a prominent focus in the Netherlands, positioning the country well to contribute to scaling toward the millions of qubits required for practical quantum computing. SPINS emphasises the reuse of existing European semiconductor infrastructure to maximise efficiency. Dutch partners involved in the SPINS pilot include TNO, TU Delft and Groove Quantum.
“With SPINS, we’re strengthening local manufacturing capabilities by bringing together leading semiconductor-qubit expertise and Europe’s existing infrastructure. By building on what’s already here, we can turn long-term quantum ambition into real industrial capacity."
By investing in fabrication maturity, quantum chip development and industrial-scale semiconductor qubit production, the Netherlands is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and contributing to a more resilient and competitive European quantum ecosystem.
