The Swedish Government has published a national strategy for quantum technology, providing a long-term vision to strengthen Sweden’s position as a leading nation in quantum research, innovation, and industrial development. Quantum technology is recognized as one of the most strategically important technologies of our time, with the potential to transform sectors such as healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, communications, finance, and defense.
The strategy sets an ambitious vision for our ecosystem through 2036 around five key priorities: strong research and industrial leadership, a competitive talent pipeline, effective coordination across the ecosystem, protection of strategic technologies, and active participation in international collaborations. Together, these ambitions aim to ensure that Sweden remains at the forefront of quantum science while accelerating the transition from research excellence to real-world applications and economic impact.
For the Swedish quantum community, the strategy is an important milestone. Sweden already benefits from world-class research environments, advanced infrastructure, innovative startups, and globally competitive industries. At the same time, the strategy highlights the need for stronger coordination between academia, industry, public actors, investors, and international partners to fully realize the opportunities presented by quantum technologies.
This is where Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP) plays a central role. Established to strengthen collaboration across the Swedish quantum ecosystem, QSIP works to connect researchers, companies, investors, public organizations, and policymakers. By facilitating knowledge exchange, industry engagement, use case development, testbeds, and international collaboration, QSIP helps bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and industrial adoption.
The strategy specifically emphasizes the importance of innovation platforms and ecosystem-building initiatives that can connect actors throughout the value chain and accelerate the journey from research to commercialization. QSIP is highlighted as one example of such an initiative, reflecting the growing recognition that strong ecosystems are essential for turning technological leadership into societal and economic benefits.
Several of the strategy’s priorities align closely with activities already underway within QSIP. These include increasing industry participation, supporting test and demonstration environments, strengthening competence development, attracting international talent, facilitating access to infrastructure, and creating stronger links between Swedish and international quantum initiatives. The strategy also identifies the need for increased private investment and stronger support for deep-tech companies, areas where collaboration across the ecosystem will be critical.
International collaboration is another key pillar of the strategy. Sweden aims to strengthen cooperation across the Nordic region, Europe, and globally, while contributing to the development of open, secure, and interoperable standards. This aligns strongly with QSIP’s ongoing efforts to build Nordic and international partnerships and promote Sweden as a trusted and attractive partner in the global quantum landscape.
The launch of the national quantum strategy sends a strong signal that quantum technology is a strategic priority for Sweden’s future competitiveness, innovation capacity, security, and societal resilience. For QSIP, the strategy provides both a framework and a mandate to continue building connections across the ecosystem and supporting the transition from research excellence to industrial impact.
As Sweden enters this next phase of its quantum journey, collaboration will be more important than ever. Together with researchers, companies, public stakeholders, investors, and international partners, QSIP looks forward to contributing to the implementation of the strategy and helping ensure that Sweden remains a leading quantum nation in the years ahead.
For more information and the full strategy, please visit the webpage of the Swedish Govermental Offices.