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Germany opens funding competition for error corrected quantum computers

Germany's research ministry opened a funding competition for domestic quantum computer hardware and pilot manufacturing, grants of EUR 20 million to 55 million per project, aiming for two error corrected European class machines by 2030.

Verified BMFTR press release, 8 April 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish which teams or companies will receive funding; project outlines are due by 11 May 2026 and no recipient has been chosen.

How this item counts. No movement: no answer to who owns, who operates, whose law governs or who made the parts changes. Weight 0. Funding competition just opened; no recipients chosen, nothing agreed yet. European Sovereignty Index

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