The Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies is launched

The Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies has been approved. The Interministerial Committee for the Digital Transition has given the green light to the plan developed over the past year by research and institutional representatives. The plan aims to usher in Italy's development in a cutting-edge sector expected to have rapid growth and significant impact, from industrial sectors to education and national security. According to Minister of Universities and Research Anna Maria Bernini, thanks to this plan, "Italy is leading an epochal transformation."

Bernini notes that "the Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies represents our decision to play a leading role in these new challenges," and adds, "as MUR, we are proud of this achievement, which is also a formidable starting point. We established the working group, followed the drafting of the National Plan step by step, and are now on track, ready to do better than anyone else."

After the publication of a first draft last February, an open consultation allowed us to gather suggestions and observations for the final draft presented today.

The Strategy was developed by a group of experts coordinated by Tommaso Calarco, full professor of Physics at the University of Bologna, and established by the Ministry of University and Research in collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Defense, Enterprise, and Made in Italy, as well as the Department for Digital Transformation of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the National Agency for Cybersecurity.

"The development of quantum technologies is gaining increasing relevance in the field of international relations," commented Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, emphasizing how quantum technologies offer significant opportunities in terms of economic growth, industrial innovation, and global competitiveness. Furthermore, scientific and technological cooperation based on shared rules must help promote an open, stable, and secure cyberspace. The Farnesina will contribute to the work of the Permanent Committee on Quantum Technologies, which is tasked with defining the rapid and effective implementation of the Strategy, in a rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical context.

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto noted that "the Ministry of Defense today faces increasingly complex threats, made even more insidious by the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. In this context, the Italian Strategy on Quantum Technologies represents an essential tool for strengthening the resilience of our country, protecting critical infrastructure, and ensuring the security of citizens, institutions, and businesses. The Ministry of Defense's participation in developing this strategy demonstrates the importance of these technologies for national security and for preventing future threats, consolidating our strategic autonomy."

According to Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, "this Strategy makes our country more attractive for investment in new enabling technologies. Quantum computing, complementary to supercomputers, will be essential to fully exploit the potential of data centers and artificial intelligence applications, opening up new opportunities for growth and innovation for our businesses."

Undersecretary for Innovation to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Alessio Butti, noted that "with the approval of the Strategy, Italy confirms its ambition to be at the forefront of quantum technologies. Targeted investments and strategic collaborations will strengthen our digital ecosystem, opening up new opportunities for research, industry, and society."

According to ACN Director General Bruno Frattasi, "the Strategy marks a decisive step that strengthens Italy's position on cutting-edge technologies and the post-quantum era. It is the first step toward the implementation of a truly resilient and sovereign quantum ecosystem, which fosters the growth of startups and, thanks to its combination with scientific research, transforms pioneering science into market-ready applications."