The Quantum Flagship

The Quantum Flagship is a large-scale initiative funded at the 1b € level on a 10-year timescale. It consists in a coherent set of research and innovation projects selected through a thorough peer-review process. Calls for projects are issued based on the Flagship’s Strategic Research Agenda, thus ensuring that all actors are aligned in the pursue of the Flagship’s goals.

Its goal is to consolidate and expand European scientific leadership and excellence in this research area, to kick-start a competitive European industry in Quantum Technologies and to make Europe a dynamic and attractive region for innovative research, business and investments in this field.

You can also read more about the European Commission’s overarching quantum strategy at:

• European Commission policy on quantum
• Quantum Europe Strategy: Quantum Europe in a Changing World (July 2025)

Quantum Flagship in a nutshell

• Quantum Technology will be funded with at least one billion Euro by the European Commission.
• Flagship's timescale: 10+ yrs
• 5,000+ researchers residing in all EU and associated countries involved
• 140 Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) proposals submitted in response of the first Quantum Flagship call