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The goal was to bring together different programme coordinators in quantum academic programmes from France, the BENELUX and Switzerland in order to expand the network, get to know national education strategies in quantum, learn more about developments in this field and to initiative international cooperation focuses on mobility of students and early-career researchers.

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Quantum technology stands as one of the pivotal strategic domains of the 21st century, and many European countries, like the Netherlands and France have proactively concentrated its efforts on enhancing research infrastructures, cultivating ecosystems, fostering start-ups, and engaging with partners across Europe. Amidst these endeavors, talent development and circulation of talent in Europe is crucial. Universities and R&D institutions should ignite passion among students, offer top-tier academic programs, and prepare future engineers adept in quantum technologies.

In light of these imperatives, fostering collaboration among universities, research institutes, start-ups, end-users, and governments at the European level emerges will be a cornerstone. Such cooperation not only nurtures the engineers of tomorrow but also enhances the sector’s allure in Europe and contributes to the realization of European technological sovereignty.

This webinar (in English) aimed to provide an overview of these issues and to offer a platform for higher education institutions wishing to develop partnerships with other higher education institutions and mobility between European countries.