The European Commission focuses on quantum technologies as a strategic asset, launching initiatives to expand European scientific leadership in this field. The Quantum Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) of the European Commission has set ambitious Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of quantum technology in Europe. These KPIs monitor six key aspects: Ecosystem, Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Simulation, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Education. The document presents the KPIs values of 2023 and the perspectives towards 2030, reflecting overall research and innovation goals.
Quantum Technologies in Europe: Key Performance Indicators
Quantum technologies, which leverage the properties of quantum physics, are poised to revolutionize information processing, data exchange, and our interaction with the world. Recognizing the strategic importance of these technologies, the European Commission has launched several initiatives to consolidate and expand Europe’s scientific leadership in this field, develop a competitive European quantum industry, and make Europe an attractive region for innovative research, business, and investments in quantum technologies.
Monitoring Progress in Quantum Technologies
To track and monitor the progress of quantum technology in Europe, the Quantum Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) of the European Commission has identified a set of ambitious Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPIs monitor six key aspects of the quantum area: Ecosystem, Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Simulation, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Education.
The KPIs values were defined with the best present knowledge of the European quantum community, combining reasonable and attainable results with a healthy dose of ambition. However, given the rapid advancement of the technology, this document is considered a living document, requiring periodic review and adjustment.
Key Performance Indicators: 2023 and Beyond
This document presents the KPIs values of 2023 together with the perspectives towards 2030 and reflects overall research and innovation goals as set forth in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. The KPIs include both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the quoted goals.
It is assumed that there will be consistent and continued support for fundamental research and basic science as well as the tight interaction with European industry to ensure that Europe continues to maintain excellence in scientific expertise and create the best conditions for future breakthroughs.
Collaboration and Validation
The information presented in this document results from the collaboration among the academic, public, and private sector representatives from the Strategic Advisory Board (SAB), the Quantum Coordination Board (QCB), the Quantum Community Network (QCN), the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC), and the Flagship coordination office through the Coordination and Support Action (QUCATS). The KPI values for 2023 were measured in the beginning of 2024 by surveying the members of the SAB, the QCB, the QuIC, and the QUCATS. The plausibility of the collected results was verified and validated by the SAB.
Future Targets and Achievements
A color scale was adopted to represent the health of the KPIs in terms of the feasibility of reaching the ambitious 2030 targets. The document also highlights the KPIs in which the target 2030 was already achieved, showing the extraordinary advancement of Europe in the quantum field. In this case, the KPI values are adjusted. The 2030 target of some KPIs is still under discussion. In such cases, the “n/a” is reported. The SAB is working towards these 2030 target definition and the result of the discussion will be used to evaluate the 2024 achievements.
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