QAL was initiated in October 2021 with a Memorandum of Understanding / Letter of Commitment between six Dutch organisations aiming to bring together industry and research to explore early applications of quantum computing. On March 23, 2022, this collaboration was formalised through the signing of a cooperation agreement. 

Since then, multiple projects have been carried out with partners across different sectors, including organisations willing to take a leading role in the early stages of quantum application development. A first showcase was hosted during the 1-year anniversary in 2023.

These activities resulted in new insights and project outcomes related to quantum computing applications. In 2024, progress and results were discussed during the mid-term review of Quantum Delta NL (QDNL). More recently, project results have also been highlighted in the FD Special on quantum technology, including use cases with organisations such as Air France-KLM and Alliander.

During the International Year of Quantum in 2025, a final collaboration with the World Food Programme was started, with the first results to be shared soon.

The decision to not renew the collaboration agreement reflects a mutual understanding of the evolving priorities of each organisation and the current landscape for quantum applications.

As the collaboration concludes, the partners UvA, CWI, Netherlands eScience Center, Quantum Inspire, SURF and TNO each continue their own path in developing quantum applications, reflecting the evolving landscape of the field. The UvA  relies on ongoing collaboration in doing frontier research in quantum software, quantum information and quantum computing at QuSoft.