The Quad’s quantum leap: how Quad countries can boost cooperation on quantum computing
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In this publication, Sam Howell talks about how the race to build, scale, and commercialise quantum computers is already under way and the why Quad cannot afford to cede the lead to competitors.
Key points
- Quantum computing is a powerful dual-use technology that carries the potential to transform traditional understandings of national and economic security.
- The race to build, scale, and commercialise quantum computers is already under way and the Quad cannot afford to cede the lead to competitors.
- The Quad must take collective action to establish global leadership in quantum computing and foster the development of a technology ecosystem that upholds its values and interests.
Policy recommendations
- The Quad should expand its STEM Fellowship program to secure access to the talent required to advance state-of-the-art quantum systems.
- The Quad Center of Excellence in Quantum Information Science should develop a strategy to ensure that the Quad partners maintain competitiveness across all leading quantum computing modalities.
- The Fall 2023 convening of the Quad Technology Business and Investment Forum should feature roundtable discussions on standard-setting and export controls for quantum technologies.
About the series
This paper has been written for the Quad Tech Network Dialogue, as part of the Quad Tech Network (QTN) initiative. QTN is an initiative of the NSC, delivered with support from the Australian Government. It aims to establish and deepen academic and official networks linking the Quad nations – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States – in relation to the most pressing technology issues affecting the future security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific.
