Race for supercomputers: Germany launches quantum computer competition (heise.de)

• Project target: Two operational fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2030
• Multi-million euro state funding provided to research consortiums
• Strategic focus on achieving independent European high-performance compute capabilities

"The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has launched a competitive funding program to build two fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2030. This initiative aims to secure Germany’s position in global high-performance computing and foster European digital sovereignty through large-scale research investment."