Similarly, QAI Ventures, a venture capital fund with its regional headquarters in Singapore, has observed mounting global interest.
Its CEO Alexandra Beckstein said established startups have put the country on strong footing.
“We see quantum computing startups that develop hardware and software. We also see quantum communication startups, and quantum sensing startups. We have all the technologies covered, which is a very good sign,” she said.
“(This) shows how Singapore is positioning itself – as an enabler of the whole value chain of quantum technology.”
BUILDING THE TALENT PIPELINE
Despite strong momentum, experts say talent shortages remain a challenge.
“You can upskill people in more traditional fields. But in quantum … the slope is bigger – it takes (more) time, initiative and programmes,” said Professor Angelakis Dimitrios, founder of AngelQ Quantum Computing.
Still, industry players said Singapore’s initiatives to invest in the field and groom talent will strengthen the nation’s position in the global quantum landscape
“The creation of a national strategy, a centre of excellence in Singapore, is a clear sign that the country and the government are very interested and have intentions to accelerate the country’s progress,” said Quantinuum’s Hazra.
“That was music to our ears, because what we would need in our partners is that ability to stay the course with us.”
Source: CNA
