The Information Technology Industry Council, or ITI, has introduced a policy guide that outlines strategic principles and offers recommendations for government agencies and companies to advance the use of quantum technologies.
“Gaining first mover advantage in quantum technologies can offer governments and companies significant strategic benefits, particularly when they work together,” John Miller, senior vice president of policy for trust, data and technology and general counsel at ITI, said in a statement published Monday.
“To make the most of this moment, ITI’s Quantum Technology Policy Guide can equip policymakers, industry partners, and other stakeholders with knowledge to realize quantum’s real-life promise for global economies, maximize research and development opportunities, navigate supply chain and cybersecurity challenges, build a skilled workforce, and stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape,” Miller said.
Six Policy Principles
The global tech trade association outlines six policy principles in the document. The first three are: unleashing innovation and investment in quantum technologies, supporting the development of a resilient quantum technologies supply chain and considering the cybersecurity and privacy implications of quantum technologies.
The other three strategic principles are: developing a skilled quantum workforce, adopting a balanced approach to quantum technologies governance and prioritizing global engagement and cooperation on quantum technologies.
Unleashing Innovation & Investment in Quantum Tech
Each policy principle comes with specific actions to support the design and development of pro-innovation public policy.
To promote innovation and investment in quantum technologies, ITI recommends developing and supporting policies that incentivize public and private sector investments in quantum tech-focused research and development efforts.
According to the trade group, policymakers should prioritize the development of resilient data center infrastructure and advance policies that integrate quantum technologies and conventional computing. These should include exascale, high-performance computing and supercomputing.
