TA: Europe has set a lofty target to dominate the world of quantum technology
- Elise Quevedo
- Oct 5
- 1 min read
Europe's second quantum computer, the VLQ, has officially gone live in Ostrava. Has a new scientific era begun? VLQ's inauguration marks a new milestone as quantum computing moves from lab ambition to real-world infrastructure. And Europe is aiming to lead that transition.
Science doesn't always make headlines, but TV shows and movies with fictional and real-life-inspired characters have sparked interest in these careers among younger generations.
Who doesn't remember characters like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory, Dr Emmett Brown from Back to the Future, or Bruce Banner from The Hulk?
Famous scientists who have been depicted in films include John Nash, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Alan Turing.
According to the European Commission, the quantum technology sector is expected to create thousands of jobs and exceed a global value of €155 billion by 2040.
The full article was posted first in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on October 5th, 2025
