KTH partners with Singapore on quantum technology
Sweden and Singapore are stepping up their collaboration in quantum technology to speed up research and innovation in an area expected to underpin future technologies. A newly signed Memorandum of Understanding connects leading universities and research institutes in both countries — with KTH as one of the key Swedish partners.
The agreement was signed in Singapore 31 October with Sweden’s Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, in attendance.
For Singapore, the partnership is led by the National Quantum Office, which coordinates the country’s national strategy and brings together expertise from several universities and research organizations.
The collaboration with Singapore will include joint research projects, academic exchange, and coordinated calls for funding. A strong focus is also placed on connecting research with industry to build a competitive quantum technology ecosystem.
“Quantum technology is developing rapidly, and the collaboration with Singapore will be an important part of KTH’s efforts to accelerate the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals, and more efficient energy supply, among other areas,” says Annika Borgenstam, Vice President for Research at KTH.
The Swedish initiative involves 11 universities and research institutes, in collaboration with Vinnova. Among these, KTH has a central role, with strong expertise in quantum communication, quantum sensing and materials for quantum devices. KTH also contributes to national and international collaborations such as the Quantum Technology Hub and is part of Sweden’s effort to build future quantum infrastructure.
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, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University. The initiative has been established in collaboration with Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency.