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Quantum Korea 2025 Vision Is Based On 100 Years Of Progress

Quantum Korea 2025

Seoul proudly showcases Quantum Korea 2025 this month, solidifying its global quantum hub status. This meticulously prepared international conference of scholars, government officials, industry pioneers, and institutions helps the important transition from fundamental quantum physics to broad practical application. The event, “100 Years of Quantum, Awakening Industry,” symbolises the transition from theory to practice across sectors.

South Korea's Science and ICT Ministry sponsors Quantum Korea 2025 June 24–26 at Gangnam Centre. Its timing with the UN's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology emphasises its worldwide significance and South Korea's desire to lead quantum industrialisation. The unified national statement underlines the country's commitment to this innovative sector.

The proposal weighs quantum technology's industrial and scientific possibilities. Attendees will hear from QED-C Executive Director Celia Merzbacher on policy, AWS Director of Quantum Hardware Oskar Painter on hardware, and Cornell University Prof. Eun-Ah Kim on theory.

Over three days, participants attend seminars like:

Academic/industry panels.

Public speaking.

A global trade event including products, startups, national policies, and vital cross-border ties.

Quantum Business Networking Night for critical connections.

Exclusive policy roundtables with South Korea, Switzerland, Finland, and the Netherlands on international collaboration.

Important topics are covered in sessions:

“Quantum Computing: Prototype to Utility-Scale”.

Quantum Key Distribution and Network Scaling.

“Quantum Materials and Sensing Applications”.

OECD Open Workshop on “Societal and Governance Implications”.

A central hub for public, business, and academic players is essential. It confirms that quantum technology's success depends on shared infrastructure, policy alignment, and narrative consistency.

Deep South Korean Quantum Advancement Commitment

South Korean quantum technology policy is industry-driven and innovative. It spent 4.8% of GDP on R&D in 2020, second to Israel. Government invests 30% of R&D because science and technology are crucial to the nation's future. Quantum process researchers come from Korea's semiconductor and IT industries, where Samsung and Hynix dominate market shares and have cutting-edge semiconductor process technology. A “IT powerhouse” with a substantial share of the global game software market, Korea is a wonderful destination for quantum computing and sensing developers.

On June 18, around 100 researchers, founders, and officials attended the Quantum Technology Industrialisation Forum in Seoul, which preceded Quantum Korea 2025. This seminar on integrating quantum technology into industry, enterprise roadmaps, and public life highlighted Korea's “dynamic” research scene and “rapid growth of government investment”.

The new national quantum technology priorities are:

Certification of 1,000 quantum technology applications in key domains.

Building quantum platforms for ten key businesses.

Practical, on-site training for 10,000 skilled workers. Director of the Ministry's Industrial Infrastructure Division Oh Seung-cheol said, “Commercialization of quantum technology should start from the possibility of using it in industrial sites”.

In mid-2023, the Science and ICT Ministry completed a national quantum plan. The goal is to establish Korea as a worldwide quantum economy leader by 2035 by a coordinated investment of ₩3 trillion ($2.3 billion). The strategy involves infrastructure, education, cybersecurity, commercialisation, and global cooperation.

Seven fundamental pillars form the national strategy:

Build a 1,000-qubit superconducting global quantum computer.

Use next-generation quantum sensors to build a 100-kilometer intercity quantum network.

Training 2,500 core and 10,000 quantum practitioners.

Innovative zones and startup funding help 1,200 quantum companies form.

Use sovereign Korean encryption for post-quantum cryptography.

Increasing global R&D collaboration with particular institutes and exchange programs.

Keeping policy by passing a new “Act on Nurturing Quantum Science, Technology, and Industry”.

A January 2025 discussion between President Yoon Suk-yeol and ETH Zurich experts shaped this strategic strategy, marking Korea's transition from fragmented research to industrially usable research. After the policy was introduced, MSIT Minister Lee Jong-ho said South Korea had a “golden opportunity” to become a global quantum economy leader despite its late entry. Taking the “From Digital to Quantum” journey, the goal is to become a “Leading Country” in 2030 by improving energy and security. This concept is carefully phased into “Basis” (2021-2024), “Applications” (2025-2030), and “Industry” (2031-2035). Leading: ecosystem orchestration and global collaboration

A major quantum technology media and market intelligence source, The Quantum Insider, is visiting Quantum Korea 2025 to document South Korea's integrated quantum strategy, communicate with public and commercial players, and connect worldwide knowledge with industrial execution in real time. This direct interaction details Korea's national strategy and its ties to startups and public stakeholders.

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Manchester Prize Sparks UK AI Revolution

  UK’s AI Bright Minds Challenge Global Crises

In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has launched the Manchester Prize, a £1 million award aimed at spotlighting the nation's top AI talents. The competition, kicking off on Thursday, December 7, aligns with the government's commitment to lead the AI revolution, nurturing innovation to shape tomorrow's technologies.   AI's Role in Transforming Society Artificial Intelligence is already proving instrumental in addressing critical global issues, from combating climate change to revolutionizing healthcare. The Manchester Prize aims to ignite further advancements in using AI for societal benefits, ushering in positive changes across the country. Viscount Camrose, Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, expressed the government's decade-long commitment to leveraging AI for the public good. Camrose highlighted AI's current contributions, including carbon emission reduction and remarkable strides in healthcare and workplace productivity.  

Tackling Society's Urgent Challenges

For the first two years, the Manchester Prize zeroes in on energy, the environment, and infrastructure challenges. AI solutions might involve optimizing electric vehicle charging methods, identifying energy-saving interventions, or automating energy-intensive manufacturing processes. These innovations are crucial for achieving emission reduction targets by 2030 on the path to net zero by 2050.   A Decade-Long Commitment to Innovation Delivered by Challenge Works, the Manchester Prize is part of a ten-year commitment from the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. This follows the £3.5 billion injection announced in the Spring Budget, earmarking £2.5 billion for Quantum Strategy and £1 billion for supercomputing and AI research. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, emphasized Manchester's historical significance in the tech world and hopes the prize will inspire the next generation of innovators to tackle societal challenges, cementing the UK's position as a science and technology superpower.  

Unleashing AI for Decarbonization

Energy Minister Andrew Bowie sees AI as a crucial tool for building on progress in decarbonizing the energy system. From real-time solar power predictions to improved grid management, AI holds immense potential in achieving emission reduction goals. The government's prior investment of £3.75 million in AI-based decarbonization projects sets the stage for exciting innovations.   Birthplace of the World's First Modern Computer The Manchester Prize draws inspiration from the Manchester Baby, the world's first computer with electronic memory, built at the University of Manchester. An open competition, it welcomes entries from companies, non-profits, universities, and charities, fostering collaboration across sectors.  

Path to the £1 Million Grand Prize

The inaugural Manchester Prize, accepting entries until February 1, 2024, will run until March 2025. In April, up to 10 finalists will each receive £100,000 to develop their ideas into working prototypes, with one team ultimately claiming the £1 million grand prize. To ensure the most promising solutions, judging criteria include innovation, impact, long-term viability, feasibility of a working prototype, and evidence of safe and ethical AI development.   Support Beyond Finances Finalists not only stand a chance to win monetary prizes but will also benefit from non-financial support, including free computing power to develop their solutions. They will have opportunities to engage with key stakeholders, potential investors, and adopters in both public and private sectors, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. In a bid to champion AI for societal good, the Manchester Prize sets the stage for transformative innovations that could shape a more sustainable and resilient future. The call is out for the brightest minds to step forward and contribute to overcoming some of society's most pressing challenges.   Sources: THX News, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, HM Treasury, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Andrew Bowie MP, Viscount Camrose, & The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP. Read the full article

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