European Researchers Call for Fair, Open Access Model for Quantum Computing Resources
A commissioned article from the Quantum Flagship project OpenSuperQPlus examines how access policies for quantum computing time should be structured in Europe. The research reveals that current framings among technology developers tend to be transactional and competitive rather than collaborative. The authors argue that equitable access decisions today will shape which applications are developed and by whom, affecting Europe's technological sovereignty, competitiveness, and scientific openness.
Researchers affiliated with the EU's Quantum Flagship project have published an analysis of fair access to quantum computing resources, arguing that current policy approaches in Europe are predominantly framed as zero-sum competitions. A survey of OpenSuperQPlus researchers revealed contractualist and transactional mindsets regarding access to European quantum computing capacity. The article contends that access decisions made today will have long-term consequences for which quantum applications are developed, who develops them, and Europe's position in quantum technology. Key stakes identified include technological autonomy, economic competitiveness, knowledge security, and alignment with EU founding values. The authors call for moving beyond competitive framing toward an access regime based on openness and solidarity.
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