In Delft, Netherlands, House of Quantum (HoQ) has opened its doors to a second location. The HoQ will become the world’s first national quantum campus with various buildings where companies that work with quantum technology can set up shop.
King Carl Gustav XVI of Sweden, along with Ericsson’s CTO Erik Ekudden, visited the House of Quantum as part of ‘The Royal Technology Mission’.
The official opening of HoQ was done by Jaap Smit, the King’s Commissioner of South Holland, and Frank van Vliet, the Deputy Mayor of Delft. They were joined by startup founders, experts in quantum technology, investors and institutions like TU Delft and TNO.
Christiaan van Oord, Director of HoQ, says, “It is important to showcase the relevance of Quantum and the role that the Netherlands plays in this field for visiting delegations and dignitaries from all over the world.”
“The House of Quantum is the place where everything comes together – to discover and learn more about our ecosystem, to embark on the R&D journey, and to collaborate as a community.”
The first House of Quantum was opened in November 2022.
Growth of the quantum industry
The second HoQ building, DT01, will be a hub for local and international companies, investors, and researchers to collaborate on advancing quantum technology and business.
Initial members setting up offices and labs in this building include Q*Bird, Equal1, OPNT, Xairos, and Qblox.
HoQ is powered by Quantum Delta NL, the Netherlands’ national ecosystem for quantum innovation.
Quantum Delta NL is expanding the tech ecosystem through the HoQ, providing access to quantum tech labs and fostering collaboration between hardware and software. It aims to involve non-technical stakeholders to support the national quantum ecosystem.
This effort is part of a national quantum tech programme, supported by €615M from the National Growth Fund. The firm plans to establish more locations in Twente, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, and Leiden.
The House of Quantum has helped grow 20 quantum companies and created over 650 new jobs directly, with 760 jobs in educational institutions.
This development shows that the quantum industry can bring new employment opportunities and help with various challenges like enhancing digital infrastructure security, advancing healthcare through medicine and vaccine development, tackling logistical issues, refining climate models, and fostering technical autonomy for Europe.
Jesse Robbers, director industry and digital infrastructure at Quantum Delta NL, says, “The rapid growth of the House of Quantum once again demonstrates the importance of continuing to invest in quantum technology.”
“To provide solutions to global challenges such as climate, healthcare, and security, new technology is needed. If this technology is developed in the Netherlands, it will not only lead to more prosperity but also to a future where we can build public facilities.”
Brief about Quantum Delta NL
Quantum Delta NL links major quantum technology institutions in the Netherlands and implements the Dutch National Agenda for Quantum Technology.
Quantum Delta NL has three catalyst programmes focused on quantum computing, networking, and sensing, while they work on research, building the quantum community, training people, and making a difference in society.
The Netherlands has five main hubs – QDNL Delft, QDNL Amsterdam, QDNL Leiden, QDNL Eindhoven, and QDNL Twente – all working together to drive innovation.
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