Priya Patel
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Key Points:
- New report by the Regulatory Horizons Council outlines a pro-innovation approach to regulating quantum technologies in the UK.
- The report provides guidance to advance innovative quantum technologies and supports the National Quantum Strategy.
A new report by the Regulatory Horizons Council has set out a pro-innovation approach to regulating quantum technologies, cementing the UK’s position as a global leader in the technology. Commissioned as part of the UK’s National Quantum Strategy, the report provides the industry with guidance to advance innovative quantum technologies. The report indicates the fulfilment of a crucial aspect of the strategy, aiming to establish regulatory guidelines in the UK supporting innovation and ethical use of quantum technologies while ensuring the protection of national capabilities and security.
The report outlines 14 recommendations within three categories: Regulatory frameworks and governance, Standards and international collaboration, and Innovation funding and market development. Stakeholders within the quantum technology sector have expressed support for the RHC’s findings, emphasizing the need for a regulatory approach that promotes innovation and ensures safety. The National Quantum Strategy commits £2.5bn to develop quantum technologies in the UK over the next ten years, aiming to foster growth in the UK quantum industry. The RHC is now undertaking further work to identify priorities in regulating emerging technologies, marking a significant step in creating a regulatory environment that supports innovation in the UK quantum industry.
