Dutch quantum boom: Netherlands ranks second globally as funding soars 1600%
Investment in Dutch quantum tech surges from €10M to €160M in six years
A new report from Quantum Delta NL, The State of Quantum 2025, places the Netherlands second worldwide for quantum innovation, noting a sixteenfold rise in private investment over six years, from €10 million to €160 million. The report highlights how the Dutch quantum ecosystem has matured rapidly. In just five years, the number of start-ups has grown to 29, supporting 735 jobs, and patent filings have risen from 11 to 60.
Quantum Delta NL was built to turn our research excellence into production and exports. That demands long-term, predictable investment.
Philippe Bouyer, Chair of the Board
Launched in 2020, Quantum Delta NL connects five regional hubs; Delft, Amsterdam, Leiden, Eindhoven and Twente, each specialising in a different part of the quantum value chain. Delft anchors hardware and chip development, Twente focuses on integrated systems, while Leiden and Eindhoven drive photonics and materials research.
However, the report also highlights that competition is fierce. China’s heavy public spending and US tech giants’ private investment dominate the field. McKinsey predicts the quantum market could hit $97 billion by 2035, and Quantum Delta NL warns that stable funding beyond 2028 is vital to maintain Dutch leadership. With its coordinated national strategy and thriving local ecosystems, the Netherlands is proving that size is no barrier to ambition and Amsterdam is helping ensure that the country’s quantum future is firmly within reach.
What is Amsterdam’s role in quantum technology?
Amsterdam has carved out a distinct position within the Netherlands’ quantum landscape. While Delft leads on hardware, the capital is emerging as the software and applications hub of the national ecosystem. Through Quantum.Amsterdam, based at the Science Park, the city connects research from the University of Amsterdam, CWI and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with industry partners such as ABN AMRO, Deloitte and Bosch.
Its focus on quantum algorithms, simulation, and sensing links naturally with Amsterdam’s established strengths in AI, fintech and data science. The forthcoming LabQ innovation centre will anchor this activity, giving the city a dedicated home for quantum research, talent development and commercialisation within the broader Quantum Delta NL network.