Denmark is launching its first quantum technology strategy with a billion-kroner investment in research and innovation. The government aims to invest one billion kroner in research and innovation as part of the first phase of a National Strategy for Quantum Technology. The strategy will help Danish quantum research maintain and develop an international strength position and convert research into new quantum technology solutions for global challenges. Quantum technology can be used in various areas of society, including protecting sensitive data and infrastructure. The war in Ukraine and the increasing number of hacking attempts have only highlighted the need for new solutions to protect against cyber threats.
The strategy aims to maintain and develop Denmark’s international strength in quantum research and translate it into new quantum technology solutions for global challenges. Quantum technology can be used to protect sensitive data and infrastructure, with quantum physics enabling the exchange of encryption keys while guaranteeing their security. Danish Education and Research Minister Christina Egelund emphasises the need for an extra effort to keep up with global competition and address security challenges.
Quantum Technology for Cybersecurity
Quantum technology can be used in various areas of society, including protecting sensitive data and infrastructure. The war in Ukraine and the increasing number of hacking attempts have highlighted the need for new solutions to protect against cyber threats. By utilising quantum physics, it is possible to exchange encryption keys while guaranteeing that the key has not been compromised.
New Programme for Strategic Research and Innovation in Quantum Technologies
A major initiative in the strategy is a strategic programme for research and innovation in the quantum field. The programme aims to ensure a multi-year focus on quantum research and innovation, contributing to scientific breakthroughs for developing quantum technology in Denmark. This involves investing in fundamental research while paving the way for the early application of quantum technology and the interaction between research and innovation. This effectively translates Denmark’s strong research position into societal innovation and application.
Three Key Focus Areas
- Long-term and strategic investments in research and innovation
- International research and innovation collaboration for Denmark’s benefit
- Improved access to digital research infrastructure
Facts and Future Plans
With the Finance Act 2023, 212 million kroner has been allocated for research and innovation in the quantum field. The government’s ambition is to maintain this high level for the next four years, resulting in a prioritisation of at least one billion kroner from 2023 to 2027. A new strategic programme for quantum research and innovation will support further research projects, knowledge-based innovation, interdisciplinary research and innovation, talent development, and Danish solid participation in international research and innovation collaboration. A National Forum for Quantum Technology will also be established to support broad collaboration between key players in the quantum field. This publication is the first part of the National Strategy for Quantum Technology, with the second part to be developed later in a continued cross-ministerial collaboration.
Executive Summary
Denmark is investing one billion kroner in quantum technology research and innovation as part of its National Strategy for Quantum Technology, aiming to maintain and develop its international strength in quantum research. The strategy will focus on quantum technology applications, such as protecting sensitive data and infrastructure from cyber threats, by utilising quantum physics for secure encryption key exchanges.
- Denmark’s government plans to invest one billion kroner in quantum technology research and innovation as part of the first phase of a National Strategy for Quantum Technology.
- The strategy aims to maintain and develop Denmark’s international strength in quantum research and convert research into new quantum technology solutions for global challenges.
- Quantum technology can be used in various areas of society, including protecting sensitive data and infrastructure, with the war in Ukraine and increasing cyber threats highlighting the need for new solutions.
- Quantum physics can be used to exchange encryption keys while guaranteeing that the key has not been compromised.
- Education and Research Minister Christina Egelund emphasises Denmark’s ambitions for developing and applying quantum technology, acknowledging the need for extra effort to keep up with the global competition for talent, investments, and knowledge.
- A major initiative in the strategy is a strategic programme for research and innovation in the quantum field, aiming to ensure a multi-year focus on quantum research and innovation and contribute to scientific breakthroughs for developing quantum technology in Denmark.
- The strategy focuses on three main areas: long-term and strategic investments in research and innovation, international research and innovation collaboration for Denmark’s benefit, and improved access to digital research infrastructure.
- The government has allocated 212 million kroner for quantum research and innovation in the 2023 budget, with the ambition to maintain this high level for the next four years, resulting in prioritisation of at least one billion kroner from 2023 to 2027.