Quantum Technologies Advisory Group (QTAG)

The Quantum Technologies Advisory Group (QTAG) is an Advisory Group of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. QTAG provides independent expert advice to the EuroHPC JU on matters related to quantum technologies, in particular their development, deployment and integration within the European high performance computing ecosystem. The group brings together recognised experts from academia, research organisations and industry.

The Quantum Technologies Advisory Group:

• draws up its contribution to the draft multiannual strategic programme in relation to quantum technologies activities and related subjects and review it regularly in accordance with the evolution of scientific, industrial, and policy demand;
• provides advice on the strategic research, innovation, deployment, and infrastructure priorities for the development and uptake of quantum technologies and their integration into the European digital ecosystem, to support the Union’s resilience, strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty;
• addresses potential international cooperation activities in quantum technologies that add value and are of mutual interest while ensuring alignment with Union values and security interests;
• supports the identification of training, education, and workforce development priorities for addressing key competences and the skills gap in quantum technologies, including awareness of security-sensitive applications;
• advises on the acquisition, deployment, and operation of quantum infrastructures, including the interconnection and federation with High Performance Computing infrastructures and other digital infrastructures such as quantum communications and quantum sensing;
• contributes to measures for capability building, interoperability, standardisation, security in the field of quantum technologies with specific consideration of dual-use risks and protection of the strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security of the Union.

QTAG Members

QTAG Observers