The establishment of the Quantum Development Group helps us promote and protect quantum technologies with like-minded partners
Launched in July 2024, the QDG is a group of high-level government representatives from Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The group aims to coordinate approaches to promote resilient and reliable supply chains, research and development collaboration, and a quantum future underpinned by shared interests and values. The focus of this group complements the goals set out in the strategy.
The Joint Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies is developing standards to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies
High-quality, industry-led technical standards will support economic growth by improving market access and facilitating international trade and innovation. The Australian Government supports development of quantum technologies standards in industry-led, multistakeholder, consensus-based forums like the International Electrotechnical Commission and International Organisation for Standardisation’s Joint Technical Committee 3 (JTC 3).
JTC 3’s scope includes quantum information technologies (quantum computing and quantum simulation), quantum metrology, quantum sources, quantum detectors, quantum communications, and fundamental quantum technologies. It will improve coordination, reduce duplication and help make best use of the finite expert resources in Australia and around the globe. Australia’s early and ongoing engagement with JTC 3 ensures that Australian quantum expertise, experience and interests are reflected in the international standards development process.
The Quad Investors Network Centre of Excellence in Quantum Information Sciences aims to accelerate investment in critical and emerging technologies
The Quad Investors Network (QUIN) was created to accelerate investment in critical and emerging technologies for the Indo-Pacific region. The QUIN brings together investors, corporations, and public institutions across India, Japan, Australia and the United States to support its mission. Through collaboration and investment, the QUIN marshals private sector partners to create joint ventures and co-investment into technology opportunities with strategic potential. The QUIN launched their Centre of Excellence in June 2023. The Centre of Excellence aims to link together people and institutions across the Quad countries to promote greater technological collaboration, market access, and cross-border investment.