In October 2018, under the Horizon 2020 Research Framework Program, the European Commission launched the Quantum Technologies FET Flagship with the support of the Member States. The Flagship is a long-term, large-scale research initiative pooling resource around a commonly agreed science and technology roadmap. The underpinning vision of the Flagship is to develop in Europe the Quantum Internet, interconnecting quantum computers, simulators and sensors to distribute information and quantum resources securely all over Europe. As stated before, the signing Spanish Members plan to work together for exploring how to make available across the EU an integrated Quantum-Secure Communication Infrastructure, which would upraise Spanish’s and Europe’s scientific and technological capabilities in both communications and cybersecurity, quantum technologies and industrial competitiveness and its strategic autonomy. There is enough critical mass and know-how in Spain to successfully address the four application areas of quantum technologies considered in the Quantum Flagship: Spain has a high concentration of talent in quantum technologies. Our industry has the knowledge and experience to contribute and to co-lead the ground/terrestrial and space segments in Europe. Despite of having a wide industrial and academic know-how, Spain does not play an according role in the European quantum programs and, especially, in the EuroQCI. Therefore, Spain needs a plan to occupy its natural position among the European leaders in quantum communications. Members of the Group
