Industry of the future

Quantum, Brain-Computer Interfaces and Frontier Technology

A careful guide to the plan’s most exploratory technology language.

THEME 11Quantum, Brain-Computer Interfaces and Frontier Technology15TH PLAN / IMPACT FIELD
Source focus
Part Two, Chapter 5, Section 2; Box 3, item 09; Part Three, Chapter 8

Why it matters in the plan

Quantum technology and brain-computer interfaces are named in the future-industries section and in the list of ten highlighted tracks. Their placement signals a long-horizon development area rather than a conventional sector forecast.

The plan pairs frontier technology with basic research, innovation platforms, demonstration, and commercialization pathways. That combination is a useful reminder that the outline describes policy attention and capability-building, not guaranteed near-term outcomes.

What the plan calls for

  • Advance quantum technology and related basic and applied research.
  • Develop brain-computer interfaces and explore application pathways.
  • Support demonstrations and commercialization where frontier technologies become mature enough.

Evidence trail

Sources and references

Structural locators are the durable citation; PDF page numbers may vary between hosted editions.

  1. Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) — English translation · English translation

    Part Two, Chapter 5, Section 2; Box 3, item 09; Part Three, Chapter 8 · English translation PDF pp. 23–25, 29–31

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Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) — English translation; Part Two, Chapter 5, Section 2; Box 3, item 09; Part Three, Chapter 8, pp. 23–25, 29–31. The plan’s structural locator anchors this editorial summary.