The JRC policy report “Future Directions for Quantum Technology in Europe” provides background data that informed the EU Quantum Strategy unveiled recently.
The JRC experts found that the EU is well-positioned in the quantum sector, with its strong research and innovation ecosystem, and significant investments. Today, the EU boasts 32% of the world’s quantum technology companies (compared to about one-quarter in the US and 5% in China), more than half of which were created since 2018.