In Delft, the Netherlands, has opened the first location of the House of Quantum. The House of Quantum is meant to become the world’s first national quantum campus, consisting of several assembly buildings for quantum computing companies spread across the Netherlands. Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate, Micky Adriaansens, opened the first building during a festive gathering at the new Delft location in the presence of Techleap.nl Special Envoy Constantijn van Oranje, founders, investors and knowledge institutes such as TU Delft, among others.
Orange Quantum Systems, Qblox, Quantware and QphoX are the first companies to locate at this new quantum computing campus in the Netherlands.
The House of Quantum in the Netherlands aims to bring together regional and worldwide corporations, financiers, and academics to collaborate on creating the upcoming quantum technologies and expanding their own enterprises. These organizations can make use of the lab space, office space, and other services that the House of Quantum and its community have to offer by purchasing memberships.
Quantum Delta NL (QDNL) is launching House of Quantum in an effort to grow the tech industry, promote cooperation between hardware and software, and attract non-technical stakeholders who can help the country’s quantum economy. This is one of the main objectives of the national quantum technology program, for which 615 million euros in financing was allocated by the National Growth Fund.
Workspaces, Labs, Testbeds
The businesses developing the technologies in this early stage of the quantum economy would require offices and top-notch lab facilities, which are sometimes too expensive for individual implementation. Between 2023 and 2026, House of Quantum locations are slated for Eindhoven, Amsterdam, and Twente as part of the national quantum technology initiative run by Quantum Delta NL in the Netherlands. Delft will receive two more locations, the first of which will be a nearby location in 2023.
Workspaces, labs, and ‘testbeds’ for quantum computers, quantum networks, and quantum sensors will be available in the main building, which would be recognized as one of Europe’s smartest 12,000m2 quantum meter. The main building is scheduled to debut in 2025 and will be created by the engineering and architecture companies Deerns and Aronsohn and Cepezed.
“With these investments, we are building a national quantum campus that is closely connected to our European partners,” said Freeke Heijman, co-founder and Director of Ecosystems at QDNL.
Each place would have a distinct footprint that reflects the requirements of the regional players inside that hub. Startups developing quantum hardware and associated electronics are the main target of the first two Delft sites, which are close to the TU Delft Campus. It provides members with plug-and-play workstations, flexible office space, conference rooms, and a Mediterranean restaurant.
Engaging the International Quantum Community
Now that the first House of Quantum location has opened, it is also possible for international startups and SMEs to become members of House of Quantum. Companies can use this to establish an office or lab, or join through co-working and community memberships. For larger companies, there are also opportunities to become a House of Quantum sponsor.
“The Netherlands is home to some of the best research institutions in the world for quantum technologies,” said Micky Adriaansens, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and the Environment. “The moment has come to turn our academic progress into a profitable endeavor. This is based on collaboration, like that which occurs in the House of Quantum. In this location, scientists, researchers, and businesspeople collaborate to hasten the adoption of quantum technology.”
“Quantum technologies will without a doubt have a significant impact on the globe and change information and communication technology systems for the betterment of society,” said Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy at Techleap.nl and member of the Dutch Royal Family. “The establishment of the House of Quantum is evidence of the Netherlands’ ongoing dedication to promoting this technology via innovation and science.”
Quantum Delta NL is a public-private partnership of global tech companies, government agencies and all major quantum research centers in the Netherlands. The mission of Quantum Delta NL is to further strengthen the thriving Dutch quantum ecosystem into the most relevant for Europe.
