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Netherlands’s Quantum Strategy Sets 2035 Goals, Links Industry Growth to Cybersecurity
Publication: The Quantum Insider
Author: Matt Swayne
Source published: 06/10/2026, 08:25:00 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 09:30:41 UTC
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Briefings
The Netherlands launched a 2026 Cabinet-approved quantum strategy targeting technological leadership by 2035, building on 614.9 million euros allocated to Quantum Delta NL. Key milestones include completing post-quantum cryptography migration for high-risk government systems by 2030 and medium-risk systems by 2035. The strategy focuses on three fields: quantum computing, communication, and sensing, with quantum sensing noted as more developed than computing. The government aims to turn research into commercial products through public procurement and partnerships, while acknowledging that a quantum computer capable of breaking current encryption is not yet certain to arrive before 2035. Funding is currently drawn from existing budgets rather than a new dedicated program, with further assessments determining if additional resources are needed.
Key points
- The Netherlands launched a Cabinet-approved quantum strategy in October 2026 targeting technological leadership by 2035.
- The strategy allocates 614.9 million euros to Quantum Delta NL to support research, financing, and early procurement.
Context and limitations
Coverage is limited to the Dutch government's official strategy document published in October 2026. Specific timelines for commercialization, exact job counts for startups, and the precise budget allocation for the National Agency for Disruptive Innovation are not detailed in the evidence.
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