In the EuroHPC Regulation amendment and the EU Quantum Strategy, greater attention should be given to impact assessments and to the opportunities offered by hybrid computing
CSC has submitted statements to the Finnish Parliament’s Economic Affairs, Education, and Future Committees on the European Commission’s proposal to amend the EuroHPC Regulation. The statements to the Economic Affairs and Education Committees also addressed the EU Quantum Strategy. Like the Government, we consider the EuroHPC amendment proposal to be well-founded in its objectives and the Quantum Strategy to be a welcome initiative. However, when implementing these initiatives, closer attention must be paid to impact assessments related to AI gigafactories and to the opportunities opened up by hybrid quantum and high-performance computing infrastructures.
On the EuroHPC amendment proposal, CSC supports extending the scope of the Regulation to include AI gigafactories and the promotion of research and innovation in quantum technologies. However, CSC considers that a more thorough impact assessment is needed on the economic effects and on the funding and business models of gigafactories. It is also essential to ensure that the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has sufficient expertise and resources to carry out its new tasks, especially as quantum R&I projects previously managed under Horizon Europe will be transferred under its coordination.
Regarding the EU Quantum Strategy, CSC emphasises the need to recognise the mutually reinforcing development of quantum technology and other critical digital technologies and to adopt coordinated, multidisciplinary policy measures accordingly. CSC also calls for the promotion of quantum skills and the development of combined quantum and high-performance computing infrastructures. Quantum and supercomputers provide solutions to different types of problems, and the greatest innovation potential lies in hybrid computing that combines their respective strengths—an area where Finland is a frontrunner.
CSC stresses that computing and data capabilities are critical for R&D, economic growth, and competitiveness. To fully leverage these capabilities, investments are needed in skills, data ownership, and European data platforms. It is essential for Europe to strengthen its technological sovereignty and reduce dependence on non-European actors.
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