Today’s to develop and commercialise quantum technologies will help propel Australia’s global lead in this game-changing capability.
The funding for a quantum commercialisation hub and a new national quantum strategy driven by Australia’s Chief Scientist will draw together major players from research and industry to seize national advantage.
Science & Technology Australia said the latest investment in quantum was “a smart money bet” – and applauded the appointment of Dr Cathy Foley to lead the initiative.
“Australia is a world leader in quantum technology – and we should drive home that lead with a coordinated national strategy,” said Science & Technology Australia CEO Misha Schubert.
“Quantum technologies don’t just hold the promise of computing at unimaginably fast processing times – they could transform industries like healthcare and manufacturing to give Australia a serious strategic advantage.”
“A coordinated national strategy can bring together cutting-edge researchers and a wave of new Australian quantum companies to secure that national advantage.”
“Few people know as much about quantum and the promise it holds for Australia as Cathy Foley – “
STA represents 90,000 science and technology professionals spanning the research system, the private sector, commercialisation hubs and deep-tech startups.
The Federal Government will invest $111 million – including $70 million for a Quantum Commercialisation Hub, the development of a ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Quantum Strategy, and a new ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Committee on Quantum to be led by Dr Foley.
