In order to become a leader in quantum technologies and to compete internationally, it is necessary to strengthen existing infrastructure, increase the supply of qualified human capital, and conduct investments in critical areas in line with a defined plan. This roadmap has been developed to advance Türkiye's capability-building process in quantum technologies in a coordinated and sustainable manner.
In line with global developments in quantum technologies, the Quantum Technologies Development Programme was launched in 2020, and Türkiye's first Quantum Technology Roadmap was established. The objective of the Programme is to develop capabilities in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communication by making the fullest use of domestic infrastructure, workforce, and accumulated knowledge.
The Roadmap was updated to encompass a longer time horizon through the Quantum Focus Technology Network (OTAĞ) activities, which were initiated in 2024 and completed in 2026 under the coordination of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Secretariat of Defence Industries. Conducted with the broad participation of civilian and military stakeholders, these activities were organised under three Focus Working Groups — Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Communication — and were carried out with the contributions of 305 experts in total from 123 institutions and organisations.
Within the scope of the OTAĞ activities, Türkiye's needs, capabilities, and infrastructure were identified, and technology topics associated with the capability requirements of end-user authorities were determined. As a result of these activities, the 85 proposed technology topics were evaluated through an end-to-end analytical prioritisation methodology based on the DEMATEL, AHP, and TOPSIS methods, and were classified as 34 near-term and 51 long-term topics. The detailed scope of the technology topics targeted for acquisition in the near and long term, together with the prioritization methodology, is presented in the Quantum OTAĞ Final Report.
Building on this roadmap, the Türkiye Quantum Platform aims to advance the development of the quantum ecosystem in a coordinated manner. The priority focus areas identified to this end are set out below:
- Expanding interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes in fields such as quantum engineering, quantum hardware technologies, and quantum science at universities in order to develop human capital.
- Cultivating qualified researchers by encouraging participation in international doctoral, research, and internship programmes.
- Establishing academic and industrial cooperation mechanisms that enable young researchers to gain experience at international quantum research centres.
- Implementing reciprocal researcher-exchange and internship programmes in order to strengthen academia–industry integration.
- Establishing competitive, long-term support mechanisms to attract leading researchers from abroad to Türkiye.
- Developing cooperation for knowledge transfer, shared infrastructure use, and human-capital development by forming long-term strategic partnerships with international research centres.
- Expanding university–industry–research-centre consortium models that target concrete prototype and product outcomes, under the coordination of public institutions.
- Establishing critical research infrastructure such as advanced nanofabrication, cryogenic test facilities, precision measurement laboratories, and sensor packaging.
- Raising public awareness of quantum technologies through national competitions, workshops, conferences, and media activities.
The strategic steps to be taken in line with the Roadmap are expected to strengthen Türkiye's readiness for the quantum age, enhance its international competitiveness, and contribute to its place among the countries that hold influence in the field of quantum technologies.