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DeiC Contributes to securing Quantum Talent in Denmark

DeiC is allocating DKK 6 million to three different educational initiatives focused on the use of quantum computers – benefitting businesses, researchers, and public administration alike.
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10/07/2025 12:07
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For the first time, DeiC has awarded funding to specific educational activities within quantum technology. These initiatives are crucial to ensuring that Denmark can take a leading role in the application and exploitation of quantum computing. 

“I am confident that the selected projects will strengthen Denmark’s position in the quantum field. They will support both businesses and institutions in making important strategic decisions and also ensure broader access to practical experience with quantum computing via simulations on HPC facilities,” says Henrik Navntoft Sønderskov, Head of Quantum at DeiC. 

Three Highly Relevant Projects 

The three selected projects equip businesses and institutions to make key strategic decisions regarding quantum computing, assess their quantum readiness, and activate large-scale quantum simulations on HPC systems – an essential stepping stone towards real quantum computing. 

Project 1: Quantum Computing to Business (QC2B), University of Southern Denmark (SDU) 

This project focuses on preparing businesses to seize the opportunities of quantum computing. Investors, executives, middle management, and developers can gain insights into the potential of quantum computers and/or quantum simulations. This will be achieved through the development of educational materials tested via workshops. Investors will be better equipped to distinguish between promising and less promising technologies and understand industry trends. Executives will gain strategic tools for integrating quantum technologies into their business, while developers will gain hands-on experience.

Project 2: Danish Quantum Integration Program (DQIP), Aarhus University (AU) 

This project develops and tests a course enabling businesses to strategically understand and act on the potential of quantum technology, based on quantitative social science research and community-based insights from the European quantum ecosystem. The course helps businesses navigate first- and second-mover strategies, identifying the approach best suited to their sector and technological maturity, and aims to generate pilot projects with direct industrial impact. Participants will acquire concrete tools for strategic planning, skills development, and EU-level networking.

Project 3: Training for Large-Scale Simulations of Quantum Systems, University of Copenhagen (KU) 

This project focuses on enabling skilled “classical” computer programmers to perform quantum computations, thus making the field more accessible to those without a background in (quantum) physics. The project will develop a training programme tailored to this broader audience, teaching participants how to carry out quantum simulations on classical supercomputers. The training modules will be developed in close collaboration with Nvidia to ensure compatibility with HPC-systems that use this type of GPU.

Q-Competence funding

 

Quantum Computing to Business (QC2B), SDU 

Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen, Professor, Centre Director, Quantum Mathematics 

University of Southern Denmark, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science 

Grant: DKK 2,568,000

 

Training for Large-Scale Simulations of Quantum Systems, KU 

Mark Kamper Svendsen, Associate Professor, Quantum Information & Technology 

University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute 

Grant: DKK 3,785,000

 

Danish Quantum Integration Program (DQIP), AU 

Jacob Sherson, Professor MSO, Centre for Hybrid Intelligence 

Aarhus University, Department of Management 

Grant: DKK 700,000 

About the Initiative 

DeiC coordinates efforts under Part 1 of the Danish Government’s National Quantum Strategy. In this round, DeiC’s National Competence Board for Quantum Computing has allocated a total of DKK 6 million to new educational activities focused on the use of quantum computers in Denmark. These projects aim to strengthen Denmark’s technological sovereignty and future-proof the workforce in both industry and the education sector through a realistic and coordinated quantum leap. 

Learn more about DeiC’s work within the quantum field https://deic.dk/en/quantum-infrastructure 

More information 

DeiC Head of Quantum, Henrik Navntoft Sønderskov  Email: henrik.sonderskov@deic.dk | Phone: +45 31 96 49 31