Applications for the Quantum Forward Challenge are now open

Quantum Delta NL announced on the 13th October the first in a series of challenge-based funding programs designed to accelerate quantum innovation with real world impact – Quantum Forward Challenge – Life Sciences & Health

This challenge is built to support disruptive, use-case-driven projects that target concrete conditions in the life sciences and healthcare sectors as well as articulate a potential quantum advantage and lay out a path with concrete milestones toward practical validation.

Who can apply?

Proposals within this challenge must focus on building a solid foundation for groundbreaking R&D within this Feasibility study and must clearly articulate the targeted bottlenecks and the pathway to R&D and validation.

Projects may address challenges such as (but not limited to):

Drug discovery bottlenecks

Simulating complex molecules (e.g., transition-metal-containing compounds) that are intractable for classical methods, or optimizing reaction pathways in drug synthesis using quantum algorithms.

Biomarker detection and sensing

Using quantum technology to identify early-stage biomarkers (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases; cancer) with sensitivity beyond classical spectroscopic tools.

Clinical decision support or scheduling optimization

Applying quantum optimization or hybrid methods to reduce treatment planning time, match patients to trials, or optimize surgical throughput in hospitals.

Medical data trust and security

Using quantum-safe encryption or secure multi-party computation to enable new cyber security measures or meet GDPR-compliant sharing of sensitive patient data across institutions.

Personalized digital therapeutics

Quantum-enhanced modelling of biological feedback loops for adaptive drug dosing or home-based monitoring systems.

Need help preparing your application?

With €2,000,000 funding expected for up to 5 projects, if you’re considering applying, we can help you build a strong proposal, define your project scope and align your technical plans and budget with the program’s requirements. With our expert guidance, you can maximise your chances of success in this competitive subsidy program.

Are you interested in this subsidy and want to learn more? You can contact us for more information. You can also use our matching tool to discover other funding opportunities to which you’re eligible to.