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€119 million in new European quantum funding via the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

4 September 2026

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU, a partnership within Horizon Europe) has launched six new calls to support the further development and upscaling of quantum technologies, and the infrastructure required for their roll-out. This makes a total of €119 million in European funding available. For Dutch research institutions, scale-ups and SMEs active in quantum technology, these calls offer opportunities to advance research and technology development towards practical applications, and to remain connected to the European quantum value chain. The deadline for submissions is 17 November 2026.

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The six calls

The calls cover the full spectrum of the quantum domain: from hardware platforms for three different qubit technologies, through quantum-secure communication, to the testing and production infrastructure required to actually scale up these technologies. The funding is distributed across the various calls as follows:

  1. Trapped-ion platform technologies (€20 million) For the development of a full-stack trapped-ion quantum computer targeting more than 1,000 qubits.

  2. Superconducting platform technologies (€20 million) For projects developing a scalable superconducting quantum computer system capable of demonstrating practical utility in real-world applications, and which contribute to the establishment of European supply chains for quantum computer components.

  3. Neutral-atom platform technologies (€20 million) For projects that advance neutral-atom quantum technology by delivering scalable, industry-ready quantum processors for simulation and computing power.

  4. Next-gen QKD systems (€24 million) For projects that strengthen European autonomy in the field of quantum-secure communication, with integration into existing networks and hybrid QKD/PQC approaches.

  5. Quantum testing infrastructure (€20 million) Aimed at establishing open-access testing and certification infrastructure, specifically to support SMEs and start-ups.

  6. Quantum experimental pilot lines (€15 million) For projects that support the production, reproducibility and scalability of quantum processors, sensors and cryo-compatible packaging.

Further information

You can find the links to the six individual calls here:

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