Delft-based Quantum Delta NL, the Netherlands’ national ecosystem for quantum innovation, has received approval from the National Growth Fund advisory committee for its updated programs and performance goals.
The announcement comes a few months after raising €273M investment from The National Growth Fund (NGF) as part of the third phase of the QDNL programme.
This new approach will help advance QDNL’s ambitious plans for quantum innovation while making better use of resources.
“With this strong support, we are accelerating our ambitious funding strategy to strengthen the innovative industry, expand global partnerships, and position the Dutch ecosystem at the forefront of the quantum revolution. I am proud of our team and partners—together, we will push quantum technology forward to shape the future,” says Philippe BouyerChair of QDNL
The initiative continues to advance research, innovation, ecosystem development, and talent cultivation.
QDNL has shifted the House of Quantum’s focus from building a new facility to prioritising top-notch cleanroom facilities and shared infrastructure.
Future investments will target cleanrooms at NanolabNL and key quantum hubs in Delft, Leiden, Twente, Amsterdam, and Eindhoven, enhancing the quantum research ecosystem in the Netherlands.
Additionally, QDNL’s international initiatives are now part of a unified global strategy, emphasising ambitious funding, industry partnerships, and talent development.
The previous SME and Field Lab calls have been consolidated into a streamlined funding strategy, allowing for more effective industry engagement and support.
Quantum Delta NL: Developing quantum ecosystem
Founded in 2020, Quantum Delta NL links Netherlands’ key knowledge institutions in the field of quantum technology and implements the Dutch National Agenda for Quantum Technology.
Its goal is to further develop the Dutch quantum ecosystem so that it can dominate Europe.
The firm says, “Our ecosystem is built around three catalyst programmes – quantum computing and simulation, national quantum network, and quantum sensing applications – and tied together with four action lines – research and innovation, quantum ecosystem, human capital, and societal impact.”
Quantum Delta NL claims that the Netherlands has tremendous knowledge and advanced resources in quantum technology.
The knowledge and innovation environment of the Netherlands is supported by five specialised, yet linked, innovation hubs – QDNL Delft, QDNL Amsterdam, QDNL Leiden, QDNL Eindhoven, and QDNL Twente.
