Mari Aru, Head of Metrosert’s Research and Development Division, was elected as a member of the European Commission’s Strategic Advisory Board on Quantum Strategy, where her task is to advise the Commission on the implementation of the EU’s quantum strategy and the development of regulations in this field. The board met for the first time on September 26.
The Strategic Advisory Board consists of 20 experts, including representatives from both research institutions and companies. The board’s task is to support the European Commission in implementing the European Union’s quantum strategy and developing quantum technology regulations. The board will help the Commission formulate more specific actions to achieve objectives in various areas of the strategy, such as research and development or continuing education in the field of quantum technology.
In July 2025, the European Commission published a quantum strategy with the aim of making Europe a global leader in this field by 2030. The strategy focuses on five key areas: research and innovation, infrastructure, strengthening the ecosystem, space and dual-use technologies, and quantum technology skills. To this end, a number of specific initiatives will be launched, including a research and innovation program, a quantum design facility, six quantum chip test lines, and a European quantum internet test facility. From 2026, the network of quantum technology competence clusters across the EU will be expanded, a European quantum academy will be established, cooperation with the European Space Agency will be increased, and contributions will be made to the European Armaments Technology Action Plan.
One of the main objectives of the EU strategy is to strengthen international cooperation between Member States, avoid duplication, ensure the competitiveness and technological sovereignty of the sector, and accelerate the translation of research results into practical applications. It is estimated that by 2040, thousands of highly skilled jobs will be created in the EU’s quantum technology sector, and the sector’s value will exceed €155 billion on a global scale. The development of quantum technology will enable us to do things in the future that are not possible today, from faster diagnosis of diseases to solving complex computational tasks.
To implement the strategy, the European Commission is working closely with national research institutions, businesses, and the community. The strategy is expected to be followed in 2026 by a proposal for a quantum regulation, which will further strengthen the quantum technology ecosystem and industrialization efforts by motivating Member States, businesses, investors, and researchers to invest in pilot production facilities as part of large-scale national or regional initiatives across the EU.
Metrosert has taken an active role in promoting quantum technology in Estonia. The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of quantum mechanics, and to mark the occasion, Metrosert joined in the celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) by launching the website kvant.ee.