April 28, 2026 -- A new Quantum Computing Advisory Board (Q-CAB) has been launched to provide independent, platform-agnostic advice to the European Commission on the state of quantum computing in Europe.

Q-CAB brings together leading experts to support decision-making at a critical moment for the field, as quantum technologies transition from the current Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era toward fault-tolerant systems over the next two to three years.

Defining Next Steps in Quantum Computing

Q-CAB will play a key role informing actions by:

• Developing clear assessment criteria to evaluate different quantum computing platforms
• Advising on the main steps needed to industrialise Europe’s quantum computing value chain, from early prototypes to reliable products and services

By collecting evidence and comparing technological approaches, the Board will also contribute to coherent and timely decisions on investments, procurements and standards across Europe.

Its input will support the work of the European Commission, EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, Chips Joint Undertaking and Member States and contribute to the 2026 QES quantum-computing roadmaps.

Who Is On The Board

The Quantum Computing Advisory Board brings together leading figures from across Europe:

• Prof. Peter Zoller (Chair), University of Innsbruck
• Prof. David DiVincenzo, Forschungszentrum Jülich
• Dr. Michael Bolle, Carl Zeiss Stiftung
• Prof. Sabrina Maniscalco, University of Helsinki
• Prof. Nikolay V. Vitanov, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
• Prof. Ignacio Cirac, Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
• Mr. Olivier Ezratty, Quantum Energy Initiative

The Board will be chaired by Professor Peter Zoller and coordinated by the European Commission together with Tommaso Calarco.

Independent Expertise to Support European Decision-Making

“The Quantum Computing Assessment Board brings together distinguished scientific leaders whose independent, evidence-based advice will be essential to our work”, says Tommaso Calarco,

“As quantum computing advances from the NISQ era towards fault-tolerant systems, their expertise will help the European Commission to assess progress in the field, refine strategic priorities, and focus resources where they can make the greatest difference. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and guidance.”
“As quantum computing advances from the NISQ era towards fault-tolerant systems, their expertise will help the European Commission to assess progress in the field, refine strategic priorities, and focus resources where they can make the greatest difference. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and guidance.”