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Writing from Heijman Consultancy on quantum and deep-tech innovation — what the technology can do today, and what still stands between it and the market.

October 2026 · 20 minute read

The Netherlands lags behind in funding its quantum companies

The Netherlands has the science and quantum technology to compete globally, but without stronger direct investment, public procurement and faster scale-up, technological leadership will never translate into economic leadership.

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September 2026 · 15 minute read

Quantum Sensors Pass Every Test. Why Aren’t They Selling?

Quantum sensing has seen a strong technology push over recent decades, but the market pull has not kept pace. Successful field validation still does not automatically convert into procurement, and the gap varies widely by technology and use case.

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