Switzerland should position itself as a leading global hub for quantum technologies, backed by investments of CHF200–300 million ($256-384 million), according to a new strategy published on Wednesday by the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences (SCNAT). + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The "Swiss Quantum Strategy" was drafted by experts from a special commission, the Swiss Quantum Commission, on behalf of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). According to the authors, the Swiss federal government is well positioned in quantum research with over 200 research groups, but so far there are only individual start-ups. In order to take a leading role also in development and commercialisation, impulses and investments beyond academia are needed. International quantum hub The strategy calls for establishing an international quantum hub in Switzerland, supported jointly by the public and private sectors. It centres on sector‑specific ...
