Sweden and Singapore to strengthen collaboration in quantum technology
05 November 2025, 07:19
Sweden and Singapore are deepening their partnership in quantum technology through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement brings together leading universities, research institutes, and national initiatives from both countries, with the shared goal of fostering long-term collaboration in research, innovation, and industrial applications of quantum technologies - an area of strategic importance for the future of foundational technologies.
– This is an opportunity to join forces and drive development in quantum technologies that will strengthen Sweden’s and Europe’s position and ability to stay at the forefront. RISE has extensive experience with this type of international collaboration and looks forward to the work within the framework of the agreement, says Malin Frenning, CEO of RISE.
In the field of quantum technology, RISE provides technical infrastructure for testing and development, as well as expertise in quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum computing. RISE acts as a bridge between academia and industry by helping companies explore and adopt quantum technology solutions, and participates in several major European quantum initiatives.
“We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP), Vinnova and the Swedish quantum ecosystem,” said Mr Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of NQO. “This marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to drive advancements and development in quantum technologies. Through the increased exchanges and combination of our strengths and expertise, this has translated into concrete collaboration projects with our national-level quantum programmes.”
The agreement was signed in Singapore by Mr. Ling Keok Tong, Executive Director of the National Quantum Office (NQO), representing Singapore’s quantum ecosystem, and Dr. Camilla Johansson, Director of the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP), representing the eleven Swedish research institutions. The Swedish Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, was present to witness the signing.
The National Quantum Office (NQO) leads the development and implementation of Singapore’s national quantum strategy, working to advance the nation’s quantum technologies and to develop talent and ecosystems in the field. Within NQO, the national quantum programmes bring together expertise and resources from several of Singapore’s leading universities and research institutes.
The Swedish signatories include Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmers Next Labs, Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Linköping University, Lund University, Luleå University of Technology, the Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP) at Chalmers Industriteknik, RISE, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University. The initiative has been established in collaboration with Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency.
The collaboration includes joint development of quantum technologies, academic exchange initiatives, and coordinated research funding calls. Through their respective national quantum programs, the parties will also strengthen links to industry and create new opportunities for cooperation across the growing quantum ecosystem.
Press contact:
Niklas Jälevik, Head of Media relations, RISE: niklas.jalevik@ri.se