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Quantum technologies are developing rapidly worldwide, offering transformative opportunities for economies across the Asia-Pacific. Standards Australia is leading efforts to strengthen collaboration on quantum technologies across the region.
Project Purpose
This project responds to this challenge by promoting a cohesive regional approach to quantum standardisation, regulation, and policy alignment. It addresses critical issues such as limited coordination, the risk of a “quantum divide” between economies, and the need for interoperability and trust in emerging quantum systems.
The initiative benefits all APEC economies, particularly developing members that gain access to knowledge, networks, and strategic insights. It also supports national standards bodies, regulators, policymakers, industry, and academia through enhanced collaboration and capacity building.
Project Scope
Throughout 2025, the project will deliver:
- A regional survey of quantum-related policy, standardisation, and infrastructure across APEC economies.
- A background research paper analysing challenges and opportunities for regional collaboration on quantum.
- A regional workshop, held in July 2025, that brought together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to share insights and build capacity.
- A recommendations report and quantum roadmap to guide future alignment of standards in the region.
Project Outcomes
By the end of the project, APEC economies will have a clearer understanding of the regional quantum technology landscape, strengthened collaboration across stakeholders, and increased awareness of international quantum standards. A shared roadmap will set the direction for future cooperation on standardisation.
In the long term, the project aims to reduce technical barriers to trade, promote inclusive access to quantum technologies, and enhance cybersecurity and digital resilience across the Asia-Pacific. It will also foster sustained regional cooperation in emerging technology governance, supporting APEC’s broader goals for digital transformation and economic integration.
We invite you to express your interest in contributing to or leading specific quantum roadmap initiatives. Your responses will help guide collaboration, capability building, and future quantum initiatives across the APEC region.
Express Your InterestLinks
- APEC Discussion Paper: Strengthening Collaboration on Standardisation for Quantum Technologies
- Quantum Technologies
- Strengthening Collaboration on Standardisation for Quantum Technologies in the APEC Region - Final Report and Roadmap
- Building trust in quantum: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Collaborative Quantum Roadmap for a connected future
- APEC Workshop - LinkedIn Post
• APEC Project Co-Sponsors: Canada, People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Philippines, United States