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The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU)
  • Call for proposals
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Quantum Grand Challenge

The call aims at strengthening Europe’s leadership in quantum computing technologies and accelerate the development of industrial-scale quantum computing platforms.

Details

Status
Open
Publication date
14 October 2025
Opening date
Deadline model
Single-stage
Deadline date
8 January 2026, 17:00 (CET)

Description

This call for proposals invites European quantum computing startups to develop quantum computing solutions with a clear market perspective. 

The action is implemented in two phases: In the first phase (Phase 1) European start-ups are invited to prepare a technical and financial roadmap that demonstrates the potential of their quantum computing solution and provide physical proofs of principle or preliminary prototypes. 

At the end of Phase 1 the output of the startups will be evaluated and the start-ups successfully passing the technical and financial evaluation will be eligible to participate in the second phase (Phase 2, not subject to this call) and submit a proposal to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for financing in connection with the full maturation of the proposed quantum computing solution. 

The objective of Phase 2 is achieving technological maturity and market readiness in alignment with InvestEU’s objectives of fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth in strategic sectors.

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