News and updates from QSIP

MoU between Singapore and Sweden within Quantum

Singapore’s National Quantum Office and 11 Swedish universities and research institutes have committed to promoting collaboration in the field of quantum technology. On Oct 31st, the Swedish Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, and Jasmin Lau, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Education, attended the ceremony in Singapore to witness the signing. The MoU was, during the cermony, signed by Mr. Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of the National Quantum Office (NQO), representing Singapore’s quantum ecosystem, and Dr. Camilla Johansson, Director of the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP), representing the eleven Swedish research institutions. 

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Swedish delegations to Swiss Quantum Week and UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase

In October and November, QSIP organized trips to the Swiss Quantum Week and the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase. For both events, QSIP facilitated travel grants from Vinnova to support Swedish SMEs and start-ups.

QSIP’s Vice Director, Jon Wingborg, participated in both trips and is continuously seeking new opportunities to connect Swedish actors with the broader international quantum community. Please reach out to him if you are interested do join future delegation and/or know about an event we shouldn’t miss.

European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 

As part of Denmark’s EU Council presidency, EQTC 2025 was held in Copenhagen from November 10–13. With a focus on science, policy, and business, the conference brought together representatives from across Europe and beyond. This annual event was originally launched by the European Quantum Flagship.

A strong focus was on Europe’s role in the global quantum race. The discussions circled about how fragmented the field is in Europe and that we need to collaborate even more to become a leader (and self-sufficient) in this area. The atmosphere was marked by both pride and concern: Europe has strong research and public funding but is falling behind in commercialization and venture capital. For example, it was mentioned that Europe has the most start-ups in the quantum field, but there is no scalability due to lack of funding.

The conference also reflected the paradox we have encountered many times before: the desire to remain open and collaborative while at the same time needing to protect critical technology. The European strategy published this summer and the upcoming Quantum Act were, of course, mentioned in several presentations, which also addressed how these should or ought to be implemented.

Conclusion: Europe has a chance to lead but must act quickly and in unity!

During the conference, QSIP’s director Camilla Johansson participated in a panel discussion, focusing on the importance of ecosystems and the role of international collaboration at the ecosystem level. The discussion highlighted how interconnected ecosystems foster innovation and accelerate progress across borders. Building strong collaborative frameworks is essential for sustainable growth and global impact in quantum technologies. Fellow panalists: Kristine Helen Falgren (Danish Quantum Community), Freeke Heijman-te Paske (European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)), Vita Markeviciute (the Research council Lithuana) and Jonathan Legh-Smith MBE (UKQuantum)