Standards for Quantum Technologies

The CSA will coordinate and support standardisation activities for quantum technologies in areas such as quantum computing, communication, sensing, and control. Proposals should include:

• Build on the roadmaps of European standardisation organisations to (i) standardise results from quantum projects funded under Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, and EuroHPC JU in line with stakeholder priorities, and (ii) foster an active industrial standardisation community to promote engagement and uptake within the European quantum industry.
• Enabling broad stakeholder participation in international standardisation activities (e.g. ISO/IEC, ITU-T, ETSI), promoting EU priorities.
• Support interoperability and integration of quantum systems through standardisation of interfaces, protocols, and benchmarking methodologies.
• Develop explanatory documentation and training material to facilitate adoption and implementation of the developed standards.
• Drafting and developing concrete standards or technical specifications, in cooperation with relevant standardisation bodies, in areas such as:
  • Hardware-software interfaces in quantum computing,
  • Quantum sensing protocols and metrology methods,
  • Control electronics and device modularity for quantum systems,
  • Performance and benchmarking methodologies.
• Supporting the participation of quantum stakeholders in European and international standardisation organisations (e.g. CEN-CENELEC, ETSI, ISO/IEC, ITU-T)
• Coordination with existing European and international standardisation organisations to ensure alignment and avoid duplication.
• Development of support materials such as user guides, training modules, and best practices for the standards developed.
• Organisation of workshops and consultations with quantum stakeholders (including SMEs, start-ups, and large industry) to ensure inclusivity and consensus building.

The proposal must present a clear plan for stakeholder engagement, deliverables, and budget justification, including person-days per task and daily rates. A single proposal is expected. European standardisation organisations (ESOs) are encouraged to lead or be key partners in the consortium.