Exploration of novel approaches to increase the societal readiness level for the quantum/nano-revolution

This project aims at raising the societal readiness level of quantum technology, through three subprojects aimed at different societal actors:

1) Kansen met Quantum (Take a chance on Quantum) will develop and run a program for high school students and their teachers to introduce them to the world of quantum computing. The program includes hands-on experience on the cloud-based quantum computer at Delft (Quantum Inspire), and a game to build intuition in quantum logic.
2) Let’s talk about Quantum will examine the role of emotions, values and art on citizens’ perspectives and ethical reflection on quantum technology. The outcomes will include a short explorative movie for outreach purposes, a better understanding of citizens’ perspectives on quantum technology, and insights into the effect of such a movie on the ethical and critical reflection of lay people on quantum technology.
3) Theatrical Technology Assessment, will investigate through a role-playing approach the stakeholder perspectives and societal implications of quantum and nanotechnologies. Three role play simulations will be developed: one healthcare related (organ-on-a- chip or smart tattoos.), a second connected to nano-materials (in food-packaging or in paint) and a third in the field of quantum cryptography.

File number

NWA.1418.20.002

Project lead

prof. dr. ir. A. van den Berg

Lead organisation

Universiteit Twente

Programme

Vernieuwing

Funding instrument

NWA L3

Status

Afgerond

Theme

Individual and society

Consortium

Accelerating Circular Economy Province South Holland, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions, Amsterdam Municipal Government, And The People, Brainport Development N.V., Brainport Industries Campus, BRBS Recycling, Business association for Dutch thrift stores, Business association for metal, electronics, electrical engineering and plastics sectors, Business association for non-food retailers, Business association for the furniture sector, Business association for waste and cleaning services, Business association of the Dutch chemical industry, Business Development & Foreign Investment B.V., Confederation ofNetherlands Industry and Employers, Fontys Hogeschool, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, IKEA Nederland, ImpactX, KetelhuisWG & Toekomsthuis WG, Koninklijke Metaalunie, Maastricht University, Metropolitan Region Amsterdam, Midpoint Brabant, Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate, Ministry for Infrastructure and WaterManagement, Natuur- en Milieu Federaties Nederland, NEMO Science Museum, Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Province of North Holland, Province of South Holland, Recycling Network Benelux, Repair Café 'Jeltje', Rotterdam Municipal Government, Stichting Het Groene Brein, Technische Universiteit Delft, Tilburg Municipal Government, Tilburg University, Triodos Bank, United Repair Centre, Universiteit Leiden, Universiteit Utrecht, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Wageningen University & Research, Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Netherlands

Exploration of novel approaches to increase the societal readiness level for the quantum/nano-revolution

Part of routes

The quantum / nano revolution

We cover these questions

The Dutch Research Agenda (NWA)