Last year marked an exciting new chapter for WIQD. In 2025, we headed in a new direction. We changed our name and our look to better represent our mission of fostering a quantum ecosystem where everybody feels that they belong. From Women in Quantum Development we became to We in Quantum Development. Alongside our rebrand, we
On November 20th, 2025, our Quantum Needs You! career event created a space for early-career talent to connect with quantum industry and academia professionals and to create a more inclusive and open quantum ecosystem. Inspiring keynote by Amber Geurts The event kicked off with an inspiring keynote by Amber Geurts (TNO), who explained the relevance
At WIQD (We in Quantum Development), our aim is to make the quantum ecosystem a space where everybody feels that they belong. Part of this is sharing impactful, but often overlooked, stories. On the 22nd of October, our WIQD Book Spotlight featured Margriet van der Heijden, Professor of Science Communication in Physics at Eindhoven University of
Julia Feddersen didn’t start her career in quantum. However, her background in economics, EU-funded programs, and innovation policy laid the foundation for the work she does now helping shape the European landscape for quantum technologies. As Senior Advisor EU Programmes at QDNL and a WIQD Executive Board member in a personal capacity, she shares what
At WIQD (We in Quantum Development), we believe that fostering a more inclusive quantum ecosystem starts with providing meaningful support — and mentorship plays a key role in that. Last week, WIQD Project Manager Florence Mooser led an engaging mentorship workshop designed for students at the 2025 European Quantum Technology Summer School. Drawing on both
At the FAB25 conference in Prague, Judith Kreukels, Head of Programmes at WIQD, delivered a powerful talk that challenged the classic image of the quantum physicist: the lone genius in a dusty lab, disconnected from the outside world. Judith opened her presentation by asking a simple question: "What does a quantum physicist look like?" For
We’re proud to share that WIQD’s Head of Programmes, Judith Kreukels, is featured in the 2025 edition of RightBrains’ DIGIDIVA Magazine! In the exclusive interview, she discusses her vision for a more inclusive quantum future, her work with WIQD and the importance of celebrating small sucesses. “Through collaborations that unite different key players across the
We are proud to announce that Marisa Monteiro Borsboom has joined the WIQD Executive Board. As a leading voice in quantum policy, legal innovation, and technological ethics, Marisa brings an interdisciplinary perspective to our mission of building a more inclusive quantum ecosystem. A seasoned legal professional and advocate for emerging technologies, Marisa has made major
We are delighted to announce that Julia Feddersen has joined the WIQD Executive Board. With a PhD in Economics (Institutions and MNEs) and a Master’s in Management, Julia brings a wealth of experience from her work with the European Commission, regional ministries in Germany, and major EU innovation and quantum initiatives such as QDNL, EuroHPC
On our journey to create an inclusive quantum ecosystem, we are sitting down with people who share our mission. In the Netherlands, a leader in creating an inclusive workplace is QphoX, a pioneering quantum technology company working in quantum networking that prides itself with its diverse team consisting of 45% women and over 20 nationalities. Recently,
