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January 10, 2025

Talent shortage hits quantum startups amid funding frenzy and tech breakthroughs

Quantum startups have picked up pace in recent years — and their demand for fresh talent is out-pacing the supply of experts

Quantum startups in Europe are grappling with a shortage of talent in key roles as they race to scale headcount and commercialise after a year of record funding.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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