Beyond the qubit: Taiwan's phase 2 quantum plan targets full commercialization - digitimes

Taiwan is shifting its quantum computing strategy from research to full commercialization, entering Phase 2 of its national plan to compete with the US, China, and Europe in deploying practical quantum technologies. The initiative prioritizes industry partnerships to accelerate hardware development, including error-corrected qubits and hybrid quantum-classical systems, targeting sectors like semiconductors, finance, and logistics for early adoption. Government funding will expand beyond academia, with new grants for private firms to build scalable quantum processors and software, aiming to bridge the gap between lab breakthroughs and market-ready applications by 2030. Taiwan’s semiconductor expertise—led by TSMC—will underpin its quantum push, leveraging existing supply chains to manufacture cryogenic control systems and quantum chips, reducing reliance on foreign tech. The plan includes a talent pipeline program to train 1,000 quantum engineers annually, addressing workforce shortages while fostering startups through tax incentives and dedicated quantum innovation hubs in Hsinchu and Taipei.