The National Quantum Strategy is the Australian Government’s plan to grow the quantum industry in Australia.

The strategy sets out a long-term vision for how Australia will take advantage of the opportunities of quantum technologies.

Through the strategy we will:

  • invest in, connect and grow Australia’s quantum research and industry to compete with the world’s best
  • drive commercialisation through new programs to incentivise the continued growth of quantum use cases
  • create pipelines for investment in industry-ready quantum technologies through the National Reconstruction Fund
  • support new quantum infrastructure to ensure it meets the Australian industry’s needs now and into the future
  • cement Australia as the world’s top destination for quantum talent
  • strengthen Australia’s international partnerships and influence as well as opportunities for Australian quantum companies
  • champion responsible innovation and ensure the growth of Australia’s quantum industry supports economic prosperity while safeguarding our national interests.

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Message from the minister

Foreword from the Minister for Industry and Science

Message from Australia's Chief Scientist

Foreword from Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley

Growing our quantum industry

Quantum technologies

Quantum behaviours can be used to build advanced technologies that would otherwise seem impossible.

Australia’s quantum opportunity

Quantum technologies could generate billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs

A national and international approach

Collaborating on quantum across Australia and the world

Themes of the National Quantum Strategy

The National Quantum Strategy has 5 themes to help realise the Australian Government’s ambition. Each theme has a set of actions that will be completed over the next 7 years. 

Theme 1: Thriving research and development, investment in and use of quantum technologies

The Australian Government will: • invest in, connect and grow Australia’s quantum ecosystem so we continue to compete with the world’s best • incentivise the growth of quantum technologies helping to address natio...

Theme 2: Securing access to essential quantum infrastructure and materials

The Australian Government will: • ensure that Australia’s quantum infrastructure supporting research and development meets the needs of Australia’s quantum ecosystem, now and into the future • be bold and ambitiou...

Theme 3: A skilled and growing quantum workforce

The Australian Government will: • promote Australia as the world’s top destination for people studying, undertaking research in and working in quantum industries • cement Australia’s status as a high-value locatio...

Theme 4: Standards and frameworks that support national interests

The Australian government will: • be an active participant in global standards-setting bodies to promote the development of standards that support a thriving, accessible and safe quantum ecosystem • ensure Austral...

Theme 5: A trusted, ethical and inclusive quantum ecosystem

The Australian Government will: • ensure that the growth of Australia’s quantum ecosystem supports economic prosperity while safeguarding national wellbeing • champion responsible innovation and the introduction o...

The way forward

Strategic approach

Quantum is part of the government’s agenda for critical technologies

Measuring our success

How we’ll track the quantum sector’s progress over time

Appendix

Categories of quantum technologies

Read about quantum sensing, computers and communications

Download the strategy as a PDF