Macron announces €1.5B investment in quantum computing and microchips
President Emmanuel Macron announced a €1.5 billion investment in quantum computing and microelectronics. This funding aims to enhance France's position in the global technology race, particularly in quantum technologies and microchips. The initiative is part of France's broader France 2030 strategy and follows previous commitments to quantum research since 2021.
- ▪The investment includes €1 billion for quantum technologies and €550 million for the microchip sector.
- ▪France's National Quantum Strategy was launched in January 2021, with approximately €2.3 billion committed to quantum research since then.
- ▪The funding will support research, infrastructure, and commercialization of quantum technologies, with a target for military-grade prototypes by 2032.
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