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What If Europe’s Biggest Weakness Becomes Its Advantage? Europe is often seen as strong in science but weak in execution. In quantum technology, this is starting to change.
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Prof. Tommaso Calarco, Director at Forschungszentrum Jülich an
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Europe is often seen as strong in science but weak in execution. In quantum technology, this is starting to change.
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Prof. Tommaso Calarco, Director at Forschungszentrum Jülich and one of the key figures behind Europe’s Quantum Flagship.
They discuss the current state of quantum technology in Europe, the global race with the US and China, and how Europe is moving from research into real-world deployment. Quantum systems are being deployed and tested in public infrastructure, supercomputing platforms, and communication networks across Europe.
This episode covers:
The future of quantum computing and quantum infrastructure in Europe
Europe’s role in the global quantum technology race
The challenge of venture capital, scale-up funding, and deep tech investment
Different approaches to quantum computing, including neutral atoms, semiconductors, and NV centers
How quantum communication infrastructure is being developed
Why quantum can strengthen European collaboration and technological sovereignty
The conversation also explores broader questions:
How quantum systems influence our understanding of information, probability, and decision-making
The role of education, quantum engineering, and interdisciplinary skills
How quantum technologies and AI influence society and governance
A grounded and forward-looking conversation on quantum and Europe’s position in the next wave of technology innovation.
About Tommaso Calarco
https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/research/research-fields/information/quantum-technology/tommaso-calarco
https://qt.eu/
About Anders Indset
Anders Indset is the world’s leading business philosophers and the author of seven international bestsellers. With recent works such as Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI, his thought leadership has expanded far beyond economics and classical philosophy – earning him recognition from leading scientists and technologists, including prominent physicists. As the founder of tomorrowmensch, he invests in breakthrough science and technologies and convenes leading thinkers, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future.
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Release Date: 20/04/2026, 12:00:00
