Building a Quantum Economy in Africa: Lessons for a Multipolar Tech Future - Yara J. Fernandes and Atadana Sogodam

The next quantum leap won’t come from billion-dollar labs — it’ll come from bold, networked communities that refuse to wait their turn. Africa is proving this. Through the Africa Quantum Consortium, a continental ecosystem is rising; lean, open, and locally driven — where constraint breeds innovation and collaboration beats competition. Yara reveals how Africa’s model offers a blueprint for regions like Latin America to build quantum futures that are sovereign, sustainable, and globally relevant. The International Year of Quantum isn’t just symbolic; it’s our moment to build power, together.