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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 13 MIN

Quantum technology

from Deep Dive · host Olga Santarovich

The global quantum technology landscape is entering a decisive phase, marked by rapid growth in funding, strategic government involvement, and increasing competition between international players. In Europe, momentum is building with the launch of 55 North’s €300 million fund based in Copenhagen, created to accelerate quantum development and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. The fund’s first closing reflects growing investor confidence in quantum technologies as a long-term strategic asset. Complementing this trend, Antler’s £1.7 million investment across fourteen AI-driven startups during its London residency underscores venture capital’s ongoing appetite for deep tech and its convergence with quantum research.Across the world, public investment continues to outpace private funding, as governments in the United States, China, and the European Union pursue distinct priorities in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. The European Centre for International Political Economy notes that while the US leads in commercialization, China’s state-backed programs focus on scale, and the EU emphasizes cross-border cooperation and security. Denmark’s national quantum strategy exemplifies this approach, combining substantial public funding with goals to advance commercialization and international partnerships. Meanwhile, a clearer understanding of venture capital structures—such as fund closings and staged capital deployment—reveals how financial mechanisms are evolving to support the long-term nature of quantum innovation.Altogether, these developments signal a global race defined not only by technological breakthroughs but also by strategic funding architectures and policy alignment, positioning quantum technology as one of the defining arenas of 21st-century innovation.Creator: http://santarovich.tilda.ws/Donations: https://paypal.me/OlgaSantarovich

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