# The Quantum Shift: Europe’s Second Chance at a Tech Revolution

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Podcast: [Futurism Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/futurism-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365656)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:00:36+00:00
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## Resource

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-quantum-shift-europes-second-chance-at-a-tech-revolution . Europe is investing billions into quantum computing as it races to commercialize quantum technologies alongside the US and China. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism . You can also check exclusive content about #quantum-computing , #eurohpc , #photonic-quantum-computers , #quantum-race , #quantum-hardware , #quantum-research , #european-quantum-companies , #hackernoon-books , and more. This story was written by: @150sec . Learn more about this writer by checking @150sec's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . This article examines Europe’s growing push to become a global leader in quantum computing and quantum technologies. From the EU’s €1 billion Quantum Flagship programme to national investments across France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K., the piece explores how Europe is moving beyond research toward commercialization through startups like IQM and Alice & Bob, public procurement programs, and strategic efforts to compete with the US and China in the next major technological race.

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