Sweden and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in the rapidly advancing field of quantum technology.
The agreement, signed in Singapore by the National Quantum Office (NQO) and representatives from eleven Swedish universities and research institutes, aims to promote long-term cooperation in research, innovation, and industrial applications of quantum technologies.
The Swedish delegation included Chalmers University of Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Lund University, Linköping University, Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet, Luleå University of Technology, Stockholm University, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP) led by Chalmers Industriteknik, in collaboration with Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency.
Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch and Singapore’s Minister of State Jasmin Lau witnessed the signing.
“This marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to drive advancements and development in quantum technologies,” said Mr. Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of Singapore’s National Quantum Office.
The collaboration includes joint development of quantum technologies, academic exchanges, and coordinated research funding calls. It also aims to strengthen links to industry and support the growing quantum ecosystems in both countries.
“By linking Singapore’s thriving quantum technology ecosystem with the expertise and infrastructure being developed in Sweden, we are opening up new opportunities to move quantum technology from the laboratory to real-world industrial applications,” said Monica Ringvik, CEO of Chalmers Next Labs.
Sweden’s national quantum programme, led by Chalmers University of Technology, already coordinates the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), which is building Sweden’s first quantum computer.
The MoU connects these efforts with Singapore’s own national strategy, creating new bridges between Nordic and Asian innovation leaders.
