Poles among the elite of the quantum revolution
28.03.2024
Quantum technologies will lead to revolutionary changes in many areas of our lives in the near future. Polish scientists are at the world's forefront of research in this field, with impressive achievements in fundamental research and an increasing number of experimental results. Poland is also the coordinator of the largest European network financing research in the field of quantum technologies - the QuantERA programme.
Quantum ideas are emerging in Europe
In 2018, the European Union initiated one of the most important projects in the field of research and innovation – Quantum Technologies Flagship. The initiative aims to place Europe at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. Over 5,000 scientists from our continent are involved. In 2023, 15 countries adopted the European Declaration of Quantum Technologies. It highlights the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the EU's competitive edge in science and industry. The aim of the document is cooperation among member states in developing the quantum technology ecosystem. Thus, a commitment was made to work towards making our continent the dominant region in this field. The signatories of the agreement include Denmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Romania and Hungary.
Several weeks ago, the agenda for the development of quantum technologies for this decade was published. Its main goal is for Europe to become the world's first Quantum Valley. “Many ideas and concepts in the field of quantum technologies were created on our continent,” says Prof. Konrad Banaszek, a renowned specialist in the field, winner of the Foundation for Polish Science - MAB programme, author of numerous works and patent applications.
The largest chain based in Poland
Research in the field of quantum technologies is supported by the QuantERA network. It promotes ambitious foundational and cutting-edge engineering projects in this field, fosters collaboration between scientists and research funding agencies, monitors work and strategies in this area, and creates guidelines for responsible research. The network connects 41 agencies financing research from 31 countries, and Poland plays a key role in its operation. The network is coordinated by the National Science Centre.
QuantERA has so far financed over 100 international projects in the field of basic and applied research, involving nearly 550 research groups. Nearly 40 projects financed by the network involve scientists working in Polish research centres.