“Quantum technologies have the potential to open up many new opportunities in fields ranging from computing to space exploration. It is a technology of strategic importance and will determine the competitiveness of Europe as a whole. We need to work together and pool the scientific and technological potential our countries to make Europe a world leader in quantum technologies and innovation,” said the Minister of the Economy and Innovation A. Armonaitė.
The Declaration, which has already been signed by 24 EU Member States, agrees to coordinate European, national and regional research and development programmes and initiatives in the field of quantum technologies. It also also planned to work together to develop advanced infrastructure for the development of these technologies and accelerate the transition from the laboratory to industrial applications by promoting cooperation between science and business and investing in start-ups developing quantum innovations.
The European Commission classifies quantum technologies as a key technology area that will contribute to Europe’s economic security and technological self-sufficiency. Quantum technologies are expected to boost progress in a wide range of sectors, including computing, secure communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, security and space exploration.
“We need to take advantage of the scientific excellence in quantum technologies and boost the commercialisation of research results, so collaboration between science and business is crucial. It is also important to continue to invest in strengthening the innovation ecosystem and provide programmes to develop the skills and attract talent needed in this area,” said Neringa Morozaitė-Rasmussen, the Deputy Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
The Declaration was launched at the Lithuanian Quantum Ecosystem event organised by Baltic Sandbox Ventures. The event provided an overview of the latest achievements and trends in quantum technologies, as well as a discussion on the commercialisation of these technologies and the development of the ecosystem in Lithuania.
At the end of last year, the Lithuanian Quantum Technology Association was established to bring together representatives of science and business interested in developing quantum technologies and contributing to the country’s progress in this field, and has already brought together representatives of the ecosystem for a joint discussion.
