A new report from the European Commission, “Future Directions for Quantum Technology in Europe,” highlights the strong position in the global quantum landscape with 32% of the world’s quantum technology companies based in the EU.

While this shows the strength of Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem, the report also points to challenges such as fragmented public investments and limited patenting activity, representing only 6% of global quantum patents. To address these gaps, the Commission calls for a more coordinated industrial strategy to help quantum companies scale up, attract skilled talent, and strengthen infrastructure.

Quantum technologies are expected to transform computing, communication, and sensing — with applications ranging from cybersecurity and defence to medical imaging, archaeology, and navigation.

In this context, the PASQuanS2 project is directly contributing to Europe’s strategic goals by advancing NISQ-era quantum simulation and scaling neutral-atom and ion platforms toward thousands of particles. The consortium is also fostering stronger ties with industry and end users across Europe, helping build the robust ecosystem envisioned in the Commission’s report.

Read the full report here.