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The United Kingdom and the United States of America have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Collaboration in Quantum Science and Technology. This step aims to exploit the full potential of quantum technologies and to deepen relations between the two states.In the meeting held on November 4 2021 by British Science Secretary George Freeman and the Director of the Science and Technology Policy Office of the White House and Science Advisor to the President Dr. The declaration signed by Eric Lander sets out the common priorities for further cooperation between the two countries. These include promoting joint research efforts building a global market and supply chains and training the next generation of researchers and engineers in the field of quantum technologies.The agreement also provides for opportunities for the UK National Physical Laboratory and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology to expand their longstanding partnership by aligning projects and exchanging staff and students in key areas such as quantum metrology computer engineering atomic clocks and future technical Check standards.The Memorandum of Understanding also aims to initiate new research partnerships and develop business relationships in the UK and the US. In the coming months representatives of the industries of both countries will meet to make new connections and explore future opportunities for cooperation to expand the global quantum industry.A stronger partnership between UK Research Innovation and the US National Science Foundation should also help to facilitate new research collaborations in the quantum field.
