Australia Finally Has a Plan for Quantum Computing
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Loading... - Olivia Ruby
- 05 May 2023
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It’s 2023, decades after the term ‘quantum computing’ was first discussed. Since the 80s, Australian scientists and researchers have been pushing for a focus on the tech and while it may be quite late in the piece, late is better than never, and today we can finally say Australia has a National Quantum Strategy. A proper one. One that includes building the world’s first error-corrected quantum computer.
The National Quantum Strategy was unveiled Wednesday morning by Minister for Science and Innovation Ed Husic. Husic has long been a champion for quantum computing, but he’s only been in a position to do something for the last year.
“Quantum technologies are here, now,” Husic said in the National Quantum Strategy’s ‘Message from the Minister‘. But why does the government care? According to Husic, commercialising quantum technologies could create an Australian quantum industry worth $2.2 billion and directly employ 8,700 people by 2030. This could reach approximately $6 billion and 19,400 jobs by 2045.
“These technologies are expected to add billions of dollars of value to related industries in that timeframe,” he added. Read More..
