Organisation of the Presidency Event European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 2025

Expected Outcome: The EQTC 2025, the latest in the EQTC series, will be dedicated to reinforcing Europe’s leadership in quantum technologies by fostering and promoting a collaborative ecosystem that includes academia, industry, and governmental bodies. This event will serve as a critical platform for discussing strategic directions, sharing innovations, and engaging the entire European quantum technology community.

Scope: This three-day conference will focus on a variety of quantum technologies such as quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials. High-level decision-makers from Member States, the European Commission, and key international stakeholders will engage in discussions aimed at advancing the quantum technology sector within Europe.

Procedure – Evaluation Carried out by EU Staff: The evaluation committee will be composed fully of representatives of the European Commission.

Legal and financial set-up of the Grant Agreements - Lump sum grant (flexible - option 2): Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf]].(opens in new window)