Why?

• Quantum computers, networks, and sensors are being developed worldwide. Although we need to overcome various technical challenges before scalable quantum applications become available, we should not wait to start exploring its potential use cases. To support the positive societal impact of quantum applications and mitigate their possible negative side effects, we need to consider the ethical, legal, and social aspects of quantum applications from the start.
• The Netherlands has a unique opportunity to lead the way in engaging society and creating a framework for the safe and sustainable use of quantum technologies. 

How?

• Key to this action line is science, industry, government, and society joining hands in evidence-based interdisciplinary research and co-creation projects.
• The Centre for Quantum and Society offers a place for research and development projects – online, at the contributing knowledge institutions, and in the future House of Quantum.

What?

• Co-creation and knowledge sharing at the Centre for Quantum and Society. We offer a digital and physical environment where businesses, governments, societal organisations, scientists, and citizens come together to work on and learn about the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of quantum technologies.
• Initiating mission-driven innovation projects to apply quantum technologies for the benefit of society. 
• Developing toolkits for responsible innovation and entrepreneurship to help startups and SMEs responsibly commercialise quantum applications.
• Developing norms and regulations for quantum technologies through a quantum covenant project with private and public partners.
• Academic (interdisciplinary) research into the ethical and legal aspects for responsible application of quantum technologies and research into science communication to further our understanding of how to increase societal readiness levels.