Sweden and Singapore to strengthen collaboration in quantum technology

Sweden and Singapore are deepening their partnership in quantum technology through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement brings together leading universities, research institutes, and national initiatives from both countries – among those Luleå University of Technology. The shared goal is fostering long-term collaboration in research, innovation, and industrial applications of quantum technologies – an area of strategic importance for the future of foundational technologies.

Singapore’s National Quantum Office and 11 Swedish universities and research institutes have committed to promoting collaboration in the field of quantum technology. The Swedish Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ms Ebba Busch, and Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Education, Singapore.

The collaboration includes joint development of quantum technologies, academic exchange initiatives, and coordinated research funding calls. Through their respective national quantum programmes, the parties will also strengthen links to industry and create new opportunities for cooperation across the growing quantum ecosystem.

The National Quantum Office (NQO) drives the development and implementation of Singapore’s national quantum strategy, working to advance the nation’s quantum technologies and to develop talent and ecosystems in the field with industry partners. Within NQO, the strategic national-level quantum programmes NQO oversees bring together expertise and resources across Singapore’s leading universities and research institutes.

“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP), Vinnova and the Swedish quantum ecosystem,” said Mr Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of NQO. “This marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to drive advancements and development in quantum technologies. Through the increased exchanges and combination of our strengths and expertise, this has translated into concrete collaboration projects with our national-level quantum programmes.”

The Swedish signatories include Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmers Next Labs, Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Linköping University, Lund University, Luleå University of Technology, the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP) at Chalmers Industriteknik, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University. The initiative has been established in collaboration with Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency.

At Luleå University of Technology, researchers explore advanced nanomaterials, high-pressure spectroscopy, and quantum and particle physics. The university’s work includes studies of quantum dots, quantum-cutting materials, and high-temperature superconductors, contributing to both fundamental and applied quantum research.

“International collaboration is key to advancing research and innovation in emerging technologies such as quantum technology. Through this agreement, Luleå University of Technology and our partners will not only strengthen scientific exchange but also contribute to solutions that can have a lasting impact on society and industry. The collaboration with Singapore underscores our commitment to global partnerships that drive knowledge and sustainable technological development,” says Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn, Vice-Chancellor of Luleå University of Technology.

• Press release from Chalmers industriteknik: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/chalmers-industriteknik/pressreleases/sweden-and-singapore-to-strengthen-collaboration-in-quantum-technology-3413491