“Many hands make light work”. It’s an expression that is embedded in Dutch culture. And this is not different when it comes to quantum technology developments in the Netherlands. With only a population of 17 million people, the country is ranked third for scientific citations in quantum research and has the highest number of quantum based startups per capita in the world. This is a bit surprising, as it’s lacking big research funding or VC investments as those found in other countries, such as the US. However, strategic funding, such as the National Growth Fund that aims to boost the Dutch economy, can still make an impact. Because when making ideal use of the country’s small size, one can use its infrastructure for setting up a quantum ecosystem.
