Today, Thursday 20 April, Technology Scotland published its vision paper for Scotland’s quantum industry.
The global market for quantum technologies is set to grow rapidly over the next decade, accelerated by significant global investment and an improved understanding of their commercial use. The opportunity for Scotland is considerable, and with traditional strength in the adjacent area of photonics, the industry in Scotland is well positioned to secure future success.
The paper published today sets out the opportunity for Scotland and makes the case for future investment and strategic intervention that could develop our quantum sector into a billion pound industry by 2030.
The nine recommendations outlined in this paper have been developed in consultation with Technology Scotland members and the wider quantum technologies community. They have been categorised into four pillars:
- Developing a workforce for the future
- Supporting business growth
- Growing Scotland’s position
- Developing Scotland’s cluster
With quantum technologies (and the adjacent sub-sector of photonics) getting significant attention at both UK and Scottish Government levels, Technology Scotland hope that this paper will provide a framework for future decision making and a focal point for Scotland’s quantum ambitions over the coming years, helping secure Scotland’s place in the global arena.