A French-German dialogue to build European quantum together
A cross-border platform linking startups, research, industry, investors and policymakers around European quantum sovereignty.
Quantum Dialogue is a French-German platform that connects startups, researchers, industry, investors and policymakers to strengthen European quantum sovereignty. Membership is free and non-binding.
Why it matters
Europe's quantum strength depends on coordination as much as on technology. A structured French-German channel between the ecosystem and decision-makers is a useful signal of how the field is organising itself.
Key takeaways
- A cross-border French-German initiative to align the quantum ecosystem and reach decision-makers.
- Backers include the European Champions Alliance, QUTAC, CEA, Fraunhofer, Le Lab Quantique and Quandela, with support from both embassies.
- It works along four pillars: use cases, communication, benchmarking and standards, and dialogue.
- Milestones include a first gathering in September 2025 and a Quantum Day in Paris in May 2026 with a Joint Declaration of Intent.
Quantum Dialogue is a French-German platform built to speed up European quantum by connecting the people who make it happen, from startups and scale-ups to research institutions, industry, investors and policymakers.
Its backers span both countries, including the European Champions Alliance, QUTAC, CEA, Fraunhofer, Le Lab Quantique and Quandela, with support from the French and German embassies. Membership is described as free and non-binding, and the work is organised around four pillars: use cases, communication, benchmarking and standards, and dialogue.
The initiative has already held a first gathering in September 2025 and a Quantum Day in Paris in May 2026, where participants signed a Joint Declaration of Intent. It is a reminder that, alongside the hardware race, Europe is also trying to organise its ecosystem across borders.
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