National research programme Quantum (PEPR Quantique)

Intensifying the development of quantum technologies

In a context of intense international competition, the Quantum research programme is strengthening France scientific and technological leadership. As the cornerstone of the national Quantum strategy, supporting academic research from fundamental concepts to proofs of principle, its ambitions lie in amplifying scientific breakthroughs, fostering academic/industry partnerships, promoting innovation, and building aentire and sustainable quantum-technology ecosystem.

Quantum advances involve a wide variety of scientific fields, encompassing fundamental and applied physics, theoretical computer science, engineering, mathematics, and chemistry. Current challenges include computing capacity, fault tolerance, software architecture, ever more powerful sensors, as well
as the creation of genuine communication networks based on hybrid links made of fibre optic (ground) and satellite (space) segments. At the intersection of science and technology, these challenges require reinforcing collaborative aspects between academic labs, start-ups and large groups.

Targeted projects are dedicated to new computing paradigms, quantum communication and cryptography, precision metrology and sensing, as well as cryptography resistant to future quantum attacks. Those topics will certainly have major impacts on strategic civil, military and industrial applications that could permanently transform key sectors such as cybersecurity, communications, material science and pharmaceutics.

Keeping France and Europe at the forefront of this technological revolution involves a twofold challenge. On the one hand, strengthening the link between fundamental and industrial research by structuring and implementing an ultra-dynamic ecosystem. On the other hand, training the talents of tomorrow and preparing future generations to adopt these technologies and their impacts.

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