Spain's first Quantum Technologies Strategy has an estimated budget of €808 million. Public and private mobilisation could raise total investment towards an estimated €1.5 billion.
Spain has also presented a quantum computer built with entirely European quantum technology. Quantum Spain provides €8.1 million to connect it with MareNostrum 5 and the Spanish Supercomputing Network.
It does not replace conventional computing
Quantum systems target particular classes of simulation, optimisation and research. For a considerable period they will work alongside classical supercomputers through hybrid architectures and specialised experimentation.
A market requires useful cases
Scientific infrastructure becomes an economy only when companies and public bodies identify problems with a measurable advantage. Health, materials, logistics, energy and communications are potential fields rather than guaranteed outcomes.
Preparing for the post-quantum era
Development also requires organisations to review how long-term information is protected. Inventorying cryptographic systems, planning migration and evaluating post-quantum standards may be more urgent for many businesses than obtaining quantum processing capacity.
Editorial sources
- Government of Spain — Quantum Technologies Strategy 2025–2030
- Government of Spain — First Spanish quantum computer with European technology
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