The report was formally unveiled by Mr. Huib Mijnarends, Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, and Dr. Sunita Verma, Scientist G at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. They were joined by Dr. Dhoya Snijders, Innovation Counsellor at the Netherlands Embassy in India, and Ms. Reena Dayal, Founder and CEO of QETCI.

The Netherlands is actively advancing towards a quantum-powered future. It boasts the highest number of quantum startups per capita in the world and accounts for 10% of European quantum patent filings. Central to this momentum is Quantum Delta NL, a national initiative supported by the Dutch government, which brings together five leading quantum hubs in Delft, Eindhoven, Leiden, Twente, and Amsterdam—each specializing in different domains of quantum technology and fostering international collaborations.

India, meanwhile, has rapidly scaled its quantum ambitions through the National Quantum Mission, launched in 2023. With a vibrant startup ecosystem, a rich talent base, and bold policy initiatives, India is emerging as a digital innovation powerhouse. The mission actively seeks global partnerships to co-develop scalable quantum solutions and expand value chains.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Ambassador Huib Mijnarends stated: "Quantum technology is not only a strategic frontier but a symbol of the future we want to build—open, collaborative, and innovation-driven. This report is a blueprint for how India and the Netherlands, two innovation nations, can shape that future together."

"Quantum technology is not just the future - it is the frontier of global innovation. This joint effort between India and the Netherlands marks a decisive step toward integrating our ecosystems to unlock the full potential of quantum science," said Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog. He further added "By combining India's robust tech talent and innovation drive with the Netherlands' world-class research capabilities, we are laying the foundation for transformative breakthroughs that can shape industries, economies, and societies for years to come."

Co-authored by the Netherlands Embassy in India and QETCI, the report reflects months of deep consultations, bilateral roundtables, expert inputs, and ecosystem mapping. It outlines strategic opportunities in joint R&D, talent mobility, and commercialization. Key recommendations include enhancing awareness and knowledge exchange, strengthening collaboration across education, research, and innovation, and aligning intellectual property frameworks for balanced and mutually beneficial tech transfer.

Importantly, India and the Netherlands are also gearing up to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership level, with a strong emphasis on deeper collaboration in key enabling technologies. These include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure, to name a few—paving the way for long-term cooperation and joint innovation.

The report is now available online at: https://indiainnovation.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Quantum-Report-Netherlands-India-20250610-compressed.pdf