The Industrial Technological Center of Castilla-La Mancha (Itecam) is actively participating in QUORUM, a project funded by the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) under its Innovation Ecosystems Call. This ambitious project aims to establish the foundations for developing an innovation ecosystem around quantum technologies in Spain, consolidating the country’s strategic position in this cutting-edge field.
Quantum computing, considered one of the most promising and disruptive technologies in recent decades, is key to global economic and technological development. With this project, CDTI aims not only to promote progress in this area but also to ensure that Spain plays a prominent role in the international scene.
QUORUM’s general objectives include generating knowledge, transferring technology, developing talent, creating innovative companies, and identifying use cases that allow for the application of quantum computing across various sectors. Itecam, for its part, is focused on three main lines of work: analyzing the quantum ecosystem in Spain, creating training content, and disseminating project activities through a multichannel strategy.
Itecam’s strategy is based on three pillars: providing companies, scientists, and the general public with relevant information about the project; implementing a multichannel communication approach that allows access to specialized training content; and collaborating with other entities to maximize the project’s impact and its activities.
QUORUM brings together eight organizations from various regions of Spain, forming a collaborative network of experts in quantum technology. In addition to Itecam, the consortium includes CESGA (Galician Supercomputing Center), the Japanese multinational Fujitsu, the Galician Innovation Agency (GAIN), the tech startup QCentroid, and the technology centers GRADIANT and FIDESOL. Each member contributes their expertise to work on the different packages of the project, as reflected in the “International Quantum Business Conference” held in Santiago de Compostela in October, which marked the official start of the activities.
QUORUM presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen Spain’s innovation capacity and its competitiveness in the quantum field. With a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, this project seeks not only to develop cutting-edge technology but also to consolidate talent and foster the growth of a robust quantum ecosystem in the country.