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QDNL Innovation Impact Challenge: Quantum solutions for Water, Infra and Energy 2027 Tender

Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

In context

This is a contract notice published by a government body covering services. Delivery covers Netherlands (Europe). It is classified under Water, Grid Modernization and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.

Summary

A Dutch government innovation challenge inviting the quantum ecosystem to develop quantum-enabled solutions for water, digital infrastructure and energy problems. It suits quantum technology startups and SMEs with applied solutions for these infrastructure and energy challenges.

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About this tender

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water (MinI&W) and The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (MinEZK) invite the quantum ecosystem in the Netherlands to develop quantum-enabled solutions for challenges in the field of (digital) Infrastructure, Water and Energy. The MinI&W is responsible for Water and Infrastructure policy in the Netherlands. MinEZK funds QDNL, the national initiative orchestrating the development of sustainable economic growth in the Netherlands through quantum technology. In the context of this challenge, the MinEZK is also responsible for Digital Infrastructure and Energy policy in the Netherlands.

Key requirements

  • ✓Develop quantum-enabled solutions for water, infrastructure or energy challenges
  • ✓Applicant must be part of the Dutch quantum ecosystem
  • ✓Submission by closing date 2027-01-25

Relevant sectors

How this compares

  • Compared with 104 similar tenders (water in Netherlands) listed in the last 12 months.
  • Similar tenders that state a value range from $154k to $220m, with a median of $1.7m (16 tenders).
  • It allows 84 days to respond, longer than the typical 47 days across 63 similar tenders.
  • This is the only similar tender from this organisation listed here in the last 12 months.

Figures are computed from notices listed on Raise Lens in the same sector and country over the last 12 months.

About this sector

Water funding covers supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, water efficiency, catchment management and flood risk. A large share is public procurement for infrastructure and services, alongside grants for innovation and access in underserved areas. Bidders and applicants are typically assessed on technical capacity, operating experience and community impact.