To strengthen Latvia’s competitiveness in the field of quantum technology, the University of Latvia (UL) and its partners from Riga Technical University (RTU), the UL Institute of Solid State Physics (UL ISSP) and the UL Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (UL IMCS) are putting into practice their ambitious Quantum Technology Initiative. This will allow them to train high-level specialists, further high technology knowledge and skills, undertake high-level research, and encourage synergy between higher education, science and industry when it comes to innovation.
Andris Ambainis, Professor at the UL Faculty of Computing, Head of the UL Center for Quantum Computing Science and Content Manager for the Quantum Technology Initiative, explains that quantum technologies are among the most significant long-term research fields in information and communications technology (ICT), and is seeing increased interest from businesses in ICT and other industries.
Santa Šmīdlere, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science, explains that this project will allow Latvia to train high-level specialists, further high technology knowledge and skills, undertake high-level research, and encourage synergy between higher education, science and industry when it comes to innovation.
Zane Petre, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, emphasises that the Latvian Quantum Initiative and the joint efforts of those involved in the project to develop quantum technology-related activities in Latvia are a significant element of the EU digital transformation. €17 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility is earmarked for this initiative.
Latvian scientists and lecturers from UL, RTU, UL ISSP and UL IMCS have joined forces to create the Latvian Quantum Initiative, reports Labs of Latvia. The partnership will allow for more successful oversight and coordination of quantum technology activities in Latvia.
