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Quantum Computing in Portugal: Navigating the 2026 Regulatory Frontier

17/04/2026
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Quantum tech is no longer just research but a strategic EU pillar. MFA Legal & Tech has authored the Portugal chapter for the inaugural Global Legal Insights (GLI) Special Report: Quantum Computing 2026.

In this global analysis, Jorge Silva Martins and Leonor Gambôa Machado join forces with leading international firms including Bird & Bird, Skadden, and Baker McKenzie to map out the legal complexities of the quantum revolution.

Portugal is navigating a pivotal shift driven by: 

  • Deep European integration (EuroQCI & PTQCI)  
  • The urgent transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) 
  • Strict new export and IP frameworks 

 As the EU Quantum Act approaches, balancing academic openness with legal rigor is key to staying competitive.