The National Quantum Office (NQO), together with the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP) and ten leading Swedish research institutions—including Chalmers Next Labs C/O Chalmers University of Technology Foundation, Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers), Karolinska Institutet (KI), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Linköping University (LiU), Luleå University of Technology (KTU), Lund University (LU), Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Stockholm University (SU), and Uppsala Universitet (UU)—signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance international collaborations in quantum technologies.
NQO, together with QSIP and Vinnova (Sweden’s innovation agency), jointly led the establishment of the MOU framework as a strategic platform to strengthen industry linkages and research collaborations between the Swedish and Singaporean quantum ecosystems, driving innovation and the development of emerging quantum technologies.
The MOU was formalised on 31 October 2025 by Mr Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of NQO, and Dr Camilla Johansson, Director of QSIP. The signing was witnessed by Ms Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, alongside Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE).
“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP), Vinnova and the Swedish quantum ecosystem,” said Mr Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of NQO. “This marked a significant step forward in our shared mission to drive advancements and development in quantum technologies. Through the increased exchanges and combination of our strengths and expertise, this has translated into concrete collaboration projects with our national-level quantum programmes.”
The MOU reflects a shared commitment to co-develop and collaborate on advancing quantum technologies. It encompasses key areas such as joint research grant calls, researcher and talent exchanges, and collaborative projects that leverage Singapore’s national-level quantum programmes, including the National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF), National Quantum Safe Network (NQSN), National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH), National Quantum Processor Initiative (NQPI), and National Quantum Sensor Programme (NQSP).
QSIP plays a central role in coordinating these efforts, working closely with the Swedish quantum research ecosystem and quantum-related organisations to drive innovation in quantum technologies. The ecosystem is further strengthened by public funding through organisations like Vinnova and significant private investment from entities such as the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, which funds the national quantum programme at the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT).
Concrete outcomes from the Sweden–Singapore quantum collaboration are already taking shape. Vinnova launched a dedicated grant call in June 2025 to support joint Sweden–Singapore quantum initiatives identified during the reciprocal delegation visits. Through this grant call, Singapore’s NQFF and Sweden’s WACQT are co-developing a characterisation testbed twin with Swedish fabrication partner Conscience.
Sweden is advancing its strategic technology ambitions through Vinnova’s Clusters of Excellence initiative, which supports projects across AI, advanced materials, energy, biotechnology, and quantum technologies. With funding of approximately SEK one billion over the first four years, the clusters bring together academia, industry, and government to pursue ambitious, forward-looking visions.
Within this landscape, Singapore’s National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) has been selected as the sole international collaborator, contributing to the next phase of the Chalmers-led cluster. This engagement deepens strategic links between Sweden and Singapore while connecting to the broader Nordic and Singaporean quantum ecosystems. By combining Chalmers’ research strengths with NQFF’s national-level infrastructure and expertise, the cluster is positioned to accelerate quantum technology development and deployment.
Further momentum is building between Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy Network (NQSN) and Sweden’s communication initiatives including the National Quantum Communication Infrastructure (NQCIS) and LaserFabriken to combine strengths on improving measurement techniques with state-of-the-art technologies and co-developing new protocols.
The deepened collaborations expand engagement opportunities, enabling Swedish researchers and companies to connect with Singapore’s national quantum programmes. The growing exchanges foster co-development, knowledge sharing, and stronger ecosystem linkages across Sweden and Singapore.
These initiatives will enable Singapore and Sweden to jointly advance quantum technologies and scientific methodologies, strengthening shared capabilities and reinforcing Singapore’s position as a leader in quantum technologies and its growing influence in the global quantum landscape. Through this collaboration, both ecosystems can accelerate R&D cycles and reinforce their collective commitment to driving quantum innovation and leadership.
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