DeiC continues its strong efforts to secure quantum talent in Denmark. 

The allocation of funding for educational activities focused on the use of quantum computers is a direct implementation of the Government’s Quantum Strategy, which seeks to ensure one of the world’s leading research environments in quantum technology – and to effectively translate research into new, applicable technologies and industrial opportunities.

In this second funding call, the scope was broad, encompassing all types of quantum-computing-related educational activities, enabling us to invite as many applicants as possible. At the same time, stricter requirements were imposed on deliverables, which must meet both didactic and quantum-computing-specific academic standards. University courses must also be open to participation from other private and public organisations. As a new requirement, applications were required to include a formal validation of the need for the proposed activity.

Three new projects selected

Three highly diverse projects have been selected, which together will strengthen the development of quantum talent in Denmark. Through these projects, we aim to inspire career opportunities within quantum technologies, reinforce Denmark’s strong traditions in photonics through photonic quantum computing, and increase the number of computer scientists conducting research in quantum computing.

Project 1: Photonic Quantum Computing course, Technical University of Denmark

The project will establish a Master’s-level course on photonic quantum computing – the first of its kind in Denmark – which is expected to be offered at DTU from 2027. Subsequently, the developed teaching materials will be applicable more broadly, for example within quantum education programmes at other universities.

Quantum computing is a rapidly growing research field, and photonic technologies represent one of Denmark’s key strengths. It is therefore highly relevant to begin educating Master’s students at the intersection of these technologies.

Project 2: Quantum Applications of Linear Algebra: Educational Video Series, University of Copenhagen 

The project aims to inspire and raise awareness of educational, research and career opportunities within quantum information, quantum computing and quantum science more broadly. It will produce a series of educational videos that both support introductory learning in the quantum domain and inspire students to pursue careers in quantum science.

The video series also has the potential to reach a wider audience, including continuing education, upper secondary school students and teachers.

Project 3: Building quantum computing capabilities within Computer Science, DIREC

This project strengthens the Danish research environment for computer science through a thematic lecture series addressing well-established competence and capacity needs at the intersection of computer science and quantum computing. A strong focus will be placed on knowledge sharing and network building.

The project is expected to increase the number of computer scientists conducting research in quantum computing, while also providing companies with access to research-based resources that support understanding of quantum programming and software-related challenges. The developed materials may be used in internal competence development programmes or as supplements to specialised continuing education.

DeiC coordinates the initiatives under Part 1 of the Government’s National Quantum Strategy. On this occasion, DeiC’s National Competence Board for Quantum Computing awarded just over DKK 3.8 million to new educational activities focused on the use of quantum computers in Denmark. The next call is expected to be announced in the first half of 2026.