Turkey Establishes National Quantum Institute to Boost Research and Development

Turkey is set to establish a "National Quantum Institute" under TÜBİTAK to coordinate research and technology development in the quantum field. This initiative aims to foster infrastructure and expertise, supporting advanced technology projects and developing quantum computing, communication, and sensing systems for both civilian and military applications. The institute's goals include producing superconducting and photonic-based quantum computers and ensuring their use in cryptography and cybersecurity. It also plans to manufacture diamond or crystal-based quantum emitters, photonic circuits, and single-photon detectors. A Rydberg-based quantum antenna will be developed in collaboration with the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) to produce a quantum radar/lidar prototype. These technologies promise transformative advancements in finance, drug development, medicine, geophysics, materials science, and defense. Turkey has also launched other projects, including the establishment of KUANTAL at ASELSAN and the development of the first domestic quantum computer, QuanT, by TOBB ETÜ.