About us
Danish Quantum Community is an initiative to bring together all quantum stakeholders in Denmark with the purpose of building a unified ecosystem and strengthening Denmark’s efforts in quantum research and quantum technologies.
About us
Danish Quantum Community is an initiative to bring together all quantum stakeholders in Denmark with the purpose of building a unified ecosystem and strengthening Denmark’s efforts in quantum research and quantum technologies.
Our vision
Launched in 2021 in Niels Bohr’s famous Auditorium A, Danish Quantum Community originated as a collection of researchers striving to amplify the voices of the Danish quantum ecosystem both nationally and internationally.
Danish Quantum Community was launched as a cross-sectoral organization, bringing together stakeholders from all sectors to facilitate new partnerships and synergies.
As of 2023, Danish Quantum Community spans 37+ partners from all parts of the Danish quantum ecosystem. With representatives from world-leading research hubs at Danish universities, quantum startups, established companies, end-users, investors and industry associations, we are paving the way for the future of Danish quantum partnerships across sectors and academic subfields.
Our mission
With the legacy of Niels Bohr, Denmark has built a world-renowned quantum research community thanks to years of investments into basic research and research infrastructure. But the race to develop second-generation quantum technologies has only just begun.
Danish Quantum Community is working to amplify the national effort to build a strong quantum ecosystem and place Denmark at the internationa l forefront of development and application of quantum technology.
We aim to increase quantum-awareness throughout society, improve the opportunities for research and innovation in quantum technology and illustrate the applications of quantum technology. By doing so in collaboration with all national quantum stakeholders, we pave the way for advancing and accelerating the development of quantum technologies in Denmark.
Why focus on
quantum
technologies?
But why should one be interested in quantum technology?
Because quantum technology provides the tools to solve the most important challenges humanity is facing. Quantum technology embraces a broad spectrum of novel enabling sensors, communication, and computing technologies. These all exploit entirely new physical modalities and will disrupt altogether the efficiency and security with which information is acquired, transmitted, and processed.
Applications are expected to pervade society e.g., by leaping forward in biological and medical imaging, surpassing computational barriers in pharma and chemistry, and countering cybersecurity threats. Furthermore, quantum technology is considered a key component for solving imminent global challenges related to climate and sustainability in combination with classical computing.
Focus Areas
Education & Talent
Building and retaining talent is a key driver for quantum innovation. With a flourishing quantum industry, we must work to fill the demand for a quantum literate workforce through quantum programmes and courses at university level and through upskilling of the existing workforce.
Research & Innovation
Denmark is a world-leading hub for quantum research with decades of basic and applied research. To retain this position as a developer of quantum technology, we must continue stimulating startup activities to foster an entrepreneurial spirit at universities to build new quantum innovations.
Application & Commercialization
Building technologically mature quantum use cases will pave the way for early adoption of quantum technology, enabling us to build quantum-readiness among existing industries and harness the commercial potentials of quantum technology for a Danish quantum industry.
Internationalization & Globalization
Maintaining an international outlook is essential for quantum technology due to its technological complexity and the cross-border nature of the issues that quantum can help us solve. Etablishing a Nordic quantum ecosystem and building European and transatlantic quantum partnerships will be foundational in ensuring international collaboration on QT.
All inquiries
contact@dqc.dk
Partnerships
Interested in becoming a partner of Danish Quantum Community?
Chairmanship
Chair
Chief Operating Officer, Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)
Vice Chair
CEO, IT-Branchen
Board of Directors
Andreas Holbak Espersen
Director of Digital Policy, Danish Industry
Andreas Holbak Espersen
Director of Digital Policy, Danish Industry
Basil Garabet
President & CEO, NKT Photonics
Basil Garabet
President & CEO, NKT Photonics
Bent Dalager
Partner, KPMG NewTech & Head of Global Quantum Hub, KPMG
Bent Dalager
Partner, KPMG NewTech & Head of Global Quantum Hub, KPMG
Cathal Mahon
Chief Business Officer, Deep Tech Lab – Quantum
Cathal Mahon
Chief Business Officer, Deep Tech Lab – Quantum
Charlotte Mark
Managing Director, Microsoft Development Center
Charlotte Mark
Managing Director, Microsoft Development Center
Jan B. Lillelund
CTO & Executive Architect, IBM
Jan B. Lillelund
CTO & Executive Architect, IBM
Jan W. Thomsen
COO, Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)
Jan W. Thomsen
COO, Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)
Natasha Friis Saxberg
CEO, IT-Branchen
Natasha Friis Saxberg
CEO, IT-Branchen
Niels Gregersen
Professor, DTU Electro
Niels Gregersen
Professor, DTU Electro
Nikolaj Zinner
Professor at Aarhus University & co-founder, Kvantify
Nikolaj Zinner
Professor at Aarhus University & co-founder, Kvantify
Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen
Professor & Director of SDU Quantum Hub
Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen
Professor & Director of SDU Quantum Hub
Ulrich Busk Hoff
Quantum Engagement Specialist, Kvantify
Ulrich Busk Hoff
Quantum Engagement Specialist, Kvantify
