The article analyzes the second Vasco Ronchi Colloquium, held on March 2024, at the CNR Arcetri headquarters. Titled (QU)BITS OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, the event focused on quantum technologies for sensing and security, highlighting advancements in quantum tech and smart photonic materials for security and biomedical applications. It was organized as part of the NQSTI project (PE000023 PNRR Next Generation EU), here the link