National & Sector Quantum Strategy

Helping Governments and Regulators Turn Quantum from a Buzzword into a Coherent National Agenda

Our National & Sector Quantum Strategy service is designed for central government departments, regulators, national programmes and public‑sector bodies that need to give clear direction on quantum technologies and quantum security.

Our Expertise

Applied Quantum sits at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure, regulation and deep tech. We’ve worked with governments, central banks, critical‑infrastructure regulators and national programmes on both the upside (R&D, industrial strategy, ecosystem building) and the downside (PQC, critical‑infrastructure protection, long‑term data security) of quantum.

We understand the constraints you work under: political cycles, public accountability, procurement rules, classification boundaries and the need to keep multiple sectors and agencies aligned.

Clarifying National and Sector Ambitions

We start by working with key ministries/departments, regulators and national‑programme leads to clarify ambitions and constraints:

what national and sectoral objectives quantum is expected to support
how quantum fits alongside existing digital, AI, cyber and industrial strategies
the current state of domestic research, industry and critical‑infrastructure posture

From this, we help articulate a clear, realistic vision: what success looks like in 5–10 years, and what is out of scope or premature for now.

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Sector Prioritisation and Critical Infrastructure

Not all sectors are equal in terms of quantum opportunity or quantum risk. We support sector‑by‑sector analysis and prioritisation, with particular attention to:

critical infrastructure (energy, transport, telecoms, water, finance, healthcare)
long‑lived data and systems where quantum decryption or disruption would be systemic
sectors where quantum sensing, optimisation or computing could create strategic advantage

The outcome is a prioritised sector map: where to focus early quantum‑security and PQC efforts, where to drive pilot deployments, and where to support ecosystem building.

Integrating PQC and Quantum Security

National quantum strategies that ignore quantum security risk are incomplete. We help you weave PQC, crypto‑agility and quantum‑security considerations into the broader strategy:

aligning with international standards and major PQC initiatives
defining expectations for CBOMs, crypto‑modernisation and long‑term confidentiality in regulated sectors
setting out reference architectures and high‑level patterns for quantum‑safe systems and networks

This ensures that quantum adoption and quantum risk management progress together, rather than as separate, conflicting agendas.

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Policy, Regulation and Investment Levers

We work with policy and regulatory teams to design levers that drive the desired outcomes without distorting markets or overburdening operators:

regulatory guidance and supervisory expectations for PQC and quantum‑security in key sectors
public‑funding, grant and procurement strategies that support domestic quantum capabilities
frameworks for testbeds, sandboxes and pilots that combine public and private actors

The aim is a balanced mix of policy, regulation and investment tools that encourages responsible adoption, strengthens security and supports domestic industry.

Governance, Coordination and Communication

Finally, we help you design the governance and coordination mechanisms needed to keep the strategy alive:

steering and coordination structures across ministries, regulators and agencies
engagement models with industry, academia and international partners
communication strategies for operators, vendors, citizens and international counterparts

We also provide support for periodic reviews and updates, so the national or sectoral strategy can adapt to new research, standards, threats and opportunities.