The Global Quantum Technology Industry 2025: Technologies, Markets, Investments and Opportunities

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  • Published: June 2025
  • Pages: 466
  • Tables: 110
  • Figures: 80
  • Companies profiled: 306

 

The first quarter of 2025 witnessed a remarkable surge in quantum technology investments, with over $1.25 billion raised—representing a 125% increase from Q1 2024. This funding acceleration demonstrates growing investor confidence in quantum commercialization, with capital consolidating around fewer but better-positioned companies. The market is expanding rapidly, driven by technological advancements in quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Major funding rounds include:

  • QuEra Computing: $230 million Series B (largest Q1 2025 round)
  • IonQ: $360 million equity offering plus $1.075 billion acquisition of Oxford Ionics
  • Quantum Machines: $170 million Series C funding
  • D-Wave Systems: $150 million equity offering

 

IonQ emerges as the sector leader, becoming the largest pure-play quantum computing company through its acquisition strategy. The company's $1.075 billion acquisition of Oxford Ionics, combined with its acquisition of Swiss quantum encryption provider ID Quantique, positions IonQ to capture multiple quantum market segments from computing hardware to quantum-safe security solutions. This consolidation trend reflects the market's evolution toward integrated quantum technology stacks, combining hardware, software, control systems, and cybersecurity solutions. Over 50% of known quantum computing companies now utilize platforms from leading hardware and control firms, indicating industry standardization and ecosystem maturation.

Several significant milestones in 2025 validate quantum technology's practical potential:

  • Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip introduces topological quantum architecture for fault-tolerant systems
  • D-Wave's quantum supremacy demonstration in materials simulation outperforms classical supercomputers

 

These achievements, combined with improving quantum workforce capabilities, create the foundation for accelerated commercial deployment. Government backing remains crucial, with $44.5 billion in cumulative public funding and $3.1 billion added in 2024. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre established a 2035 timeline for post-quantum cryptography migration, while China leads quantum patent filings with over 50% of global quantum patents between 2020-2024.

Major investments in Q2 2025 include:

  • Quobly: €21 million ($23.7m)
  • Multiverse Computing: €189 million ($215 million)
  • Rigetti Computing: $350 million through an at-the-market stock offering
  • Infleqtion Inc.: $100 million.

 

Investors increasingly recognizes quantum computing as "the next big thing" following artificial intelligence, with quantum technologies positioned to revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals and finance to logistics and cybersecurity. The convergence of breakthrough research achievements, massive investment inflows, corporate acquisition strategies, and government regulatory support indicates that 2025 marks the quantum technology sector's transition from experimental promise to commercial reality. The quantum technology industry stands at an inflection point where theoretical potential meets practical application, making it one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the emerging technology landscape.

The Global Quantum Technology Industry 2025 report delivers an authoritative analysis of the rapidly evolving quantum technology landscape, providing essential intelligence for investors, technology leaders, and strategic decision-makers navigating this transformative sector. This comprehensive 460-page market study examines the quantum revolution's progression from theoretical concepts to commercial reality, analyzing market opportunities by 2046 across quantum computing, communications, sensing, and emerging applications.

The report begins with a detailed examination of quantum technologies' surge in investment during 2025, highlighting the transition from the first quantum revolution (fundamental physics) to the second quantum revolution (practical applications). Key developments include breakthrough achievements in fault-tolerant quantum computing, widespread deployment of quantum key distribution networks, and the emergence of quantum sensors in commercial applications. Report contents include: 

  • Quantum Computing 
    • Eight quantum computing architectures: superconducting, trapped ion, silicon spin, topological, photonic, neutral atom, diamond-defect, and quantum annealing systems
    • Comprehensive qubit technology assessment with coherence times, error rates, and scalability analysis
    • Quantum software stack development including algorithms, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and cryptography applications
    • Market size projections
    • Industry applications across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, transportation, and financial services
  • Quantum Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence:
    • Integration of quantum computing with AI for molecular simulation and drug discovery
    • Applications in materials science, battery technology, chemical engineering, and agriculture
    • Market opportunities from $0.26 billion (2025) to $28.08 billion (2046)
    • Technology roadmap covering small molecule simulations to ecosystem-level modeling
    • Key players analysis
  • Quantum Communications Infrastructure:
    • Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for cryptographic applications and gaming systems
    • Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems for ultra-secure government and enterprise communications
    • Post-quantum cryptography standardization and enterprise migration strategies
    • Quantum networks, teleportation, and quantum internet infrastructure development
  • Quantum Sensing Technologies:
    • Atomic clocks for precision timing, GPS-independent navigation, and telecommunications synchronization
    • Quantum magnetometers for medical imaging (MEG), geological surveys, and submarine detection
    • Gravitational sensors for earthquake prediction, underground resource mapping, and infrastructure monitoring
    • Quantum gyroscopes for autonomous vehicle navigation, aerospace applications, and inertial measurement
    • Quantum imaging sensors for medical diagnostics, astronomical observations, and security surveillance
    • Quantum radar systems for stealth aircraft detection, weather monitoring, and space debris tracking
  • Quantum Batteries and Energy Storage:
    • Revolutionary energy storage paradigm leveraging quantum superposition and entanglement
    • Applications across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, grid storage, and aerospace systems
    • Technology development from theoretical validation to commercial viability
    • Ultra-fast charging capabilities and extended energy density advantages
  • Advanced Materials for Quantum Technologies:
    • Superconductors enabling quantum computing hardware and sensor applications
    • Photonic components and silicon photonics for quantum communication systems
    • Nanomaterials supporting quantum dot development and device miniaturization
    • Materials science innovations driving quantum technology breakthroughs
    • Supply chain analysis and manufacturing considerations
  • Global Market Analysis and Investment Intelligence:
    • Regional investment analysis across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe
    • Technology roadmaps extending through 2046 with milestone predictions and inflection points
    • SWOT analyses for each quantum technology sector identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
    • Market challenges assessment including technical barriers, cost considerations, and adoption timelines
    • Investment landscape mapping covering venture capital, government funding, and corporate R&D spending

 

The quantum technology industry features an extensive ecosystem of over 300 companies including A* Quantum, AbaQus, Absolut System, Adaptive Finance Technologies, Aegiq, Agnostiq GmbH, Algorithmiq Oy, Airbus, Alea Quantum, Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT), Alice&Bob, Aliro Quantum, Anametric Inc., Anyon Systems Inc., Aqarios GmbH, Aquark Technologies, Archer Materials, Arclight Quantum, Arctic Instruments, Arqit Quantum Inc., ARQUE Systems GmbH, Artificial Brain, Artilux, Atlantic Quantum, Atom Computing, Atom Quantum Labs, Atomionics, Atos Quantum, Baidu Inc., BEIT, Bleximo, BlueQubit, Bohr Quantum Technology, Bosch Quantum Sensing, BosonQ Ps, C12 Quantum Electronics, Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC), CAS Cold Atom, Cerca Magnetics, CEW Systems Canada Inc., Chipiron, Chiral Nano AG, Classiq Technologies, ColibriTD, Covesion, Crypta Labs Ltd., CryptoNext Security, Crystal Quantum Computing, D-Wave Systems, Dirac, Diraq, Delft Circuits, Delta g, Duality Quantum Photonics, EeroQ, eleQtron, Element Six, Elyah, Entropica Labs, Ephos, Equal1.labs, EuQlid, Groove Quantum, EvolutionQ, Exail Quantum Sensors, EYL, First Quantum Inc., Fujitsu, Genesis Quantum Technology, GenMat, Good Chemistry, Google Quantum AI, g2-Zero, Haiqu, Hefei Wanzheng Quantum Technology Co. Ltd., High Q Technologies Inc., Horizon Quantum Computing, HQS Quantum Simulations, HRL, Huayi Quantum, IBM, Icarus Quantum, Icosa Computing, ID Quantique, InfinityQ, Infineon Technologies AG, InfiniQuant, Infleqtion, Intel, IonQ, ISARA Corporation, IQM Quantum Computers, JiJ, JoS QUANTUM GmbH, KEEQuant GmbH, KETS Quantum Security, Ki3 Photonics, Kipu Quantum, Kiutra GmbH, Kuano Limited, Kvantify, levelQuantum, Ligentec, LQUOM, Lux Quanta, M Squared Lasers, Mag4Health, MagiQ Technologies, Materials Nexus, Maybell Quantum Industries, memQ, Menlo Systems GmbH, Menten AI, Mesa Quantum, MicroAlgo, Microsoft, Mind Foundry, Miraex, Molecular Quantum Solutions, Montana Instruments, Mphasis, Multiverse Computing, Mycryofirm, Nanofiber Quantum Technologies and more.....

 

 

 

 

1             EXECUTIVE SUMMARY            23

  • 1.1        Quantum Technologies Market in 2025: Surge in Investment         23
  • 1.2        First and second quantum revolutions         24
  • 1.3        Current quantum technology market landscape   24
    • 1.3.1    Key developments      25
  • 1.4        Quantum Technologies Investment Landscape     26
    • 1.4.1    Total market investments 2012-2025            26
    • 1.4.2    By technology                36
    • 1.4.3    By company    37
    • 1.4.4    By region           37
      • 1.4.4.1 The Quantum Market in North America        38
      • 1.4.4.2 The Quantum Market in Asia               38
      • 1.4.4.3 The Quantum Market in Europe         38
  • 1.5        Global government initiatives and funding 39
  • 1.6        Market developments 2020-2025    41
  • 1.7        Challenges for quantum technologies adoption    50

 

2             QUANTUM COMPUTING        52

  • 2.1        What is quantum computing?            52
    • 2.1.1    Operating principle    53
    • 2.1.2    Classical vs quantum computing    54
    • 2.1.3    Quantum computing technology      56
      • 2.1.3.1 Quantum emulators  58
      • 2.1.3.2 Quantum inspired computing            59
      • 2.1.3.3 Quantum annealing computers        59
      • 2.1.3.4 Quantum simulators 59
      • 2.1.3.5 Digital quantum computers 59
      • 2.1.3.6 Continuous variables quantum computers               60
      • 2.1.3.7 Measurement Based Quantum Computing (MBQC)           60
      • 2.1.3.8 Topological quantum computing      60
      • 2.1.3.9 Quantum Accelerator               60
    • 2.1.4    Competition from other technologies           60
    • 2.1.5    Quantum algorithms 63
      • 2.1.5.1 Quantum Software Stack      63
      • 2.1.5.2 Quantum Machine Learning 64
      • 2.1.5.3 Quantum Simulation 65
      • 2.1.5.4 Quantum Optimization           65
      • 2.1.5.5 Quantum Cryptography          65
        • 2.1.5.5.1           Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)      66
        • 2.1.5.5.2           Post-Quantum Cryptography             66
    • 2.1.6    Hardware          67
      • 2.1.6.1 Qubit Technologies    68
        • 2.1.6.1.1           Superconducting Qubits        69
          • 2.1.6.1.1.1      Technology description           69
          • 2.1.6.1.1.2      Materials           71
          • 2.1.6.1.1.3      Market players               72
          • 2.1.6.1.1.4      Swot analysis 73
        • 2.1.6.1.2           Trapped Ion Qubits    74
          • 2.1.6.1.2.1      Technology description           74
          • 2.1.6.1.2.2      Materials           76
            • 2.1.6.1.2.2.1  Integrating optical components        76
            • 2.1.6.1.2.2.2  Incorporating high-quality mirrors and optical cavities      77
            • 2.1.6.1.2.2.3  Engineering the vacuum packaging and encapsulation     77
            • 2.1.6.1.2.2.4  Removal of waste heat            77
          • 2.1.6.1.2.3      Market players               78
          • 2.1.6.1.2.4      Swot analysis 79
        • 2.1.6.1.3           Silicon Spin Qubits    79
          • 2.1.6.1.3.1      Technology description           79
          • 2.1.6.1.3.2      Quantum dots               80
          • 2.1.6.1.3.3      Market players               82
          • 2.1.6.1.3.4      SWOT analysis              83
        • 2.1.6.1.4           Topological Qubits     84
          • 2.1.6.1.4.1      Technology description           84
            • 2.1.6.1.4.1.1  Cryogenic cooling       85
          • 2.1.6.1.4.2      Market players               85
          • 2.1.6.1.4.3      SWOT analysis              86
        • 2.1.6.1.5           Photonic Qubits           86
          • 2.1.6.1.5.1      Technology description           86
          • 2.1.6.1.5.2      Market players               89
          • 2.1.6.1.5.3      Swot analysis 90
        • 2.1.6.1.6           Neutral atom (cold atom) qubits       91
          • 2.1.6.1.6.1      Technology description           91
          • 2.1.6.1.6.2      Market players               93
          • 2.1.6.1.6.3      Swot analysis 94
        • 2.1.6.1.7           Diamond-defect qubits          94
          • 2.1.6.1.7.1      Technology description           94
          • 2.1.6.1.7.2      SWOT analysis              97
          • 2.1.6.1.7.3      Market players               98
        • 2.1.6.1.8           Quantum annealers  98
          • 2.1.6.1.8.1      Technology description           98
          • 2.1.6.1.8.2      SWOT analysis              100
          • 2.1.6.1.8.3      Market players               101
      • 2.1.6.2 Architectural Approaches     101
    • 2.1.7    Software            102
      • 2.1.7.1 Technology description           103
      • 2.1.7.2 Cloud-based services- QCaaS (Quantum Computing as a Service).        103
      • 2.1.7.3 Market players               104
  • 2.2        Market challenges      107
  • 2.3        SWOT analysis              108
  • 2.4        Quantum computing value chain     109
  • 2.5        Markets and applications for quantum computing               110
    • 2.5.1    Pharmaceuticals         110
      • 2.5.1.1 Market overview           110
        • 2.5.1.1.1           Drug discovery              110
        • 2.5.1.1.2           Diagnostics    111
        • 2.5.1.1.3           Molecular simulations            111
        • 2.5.1.1.4           Genomics        112
        • 2.5.1.1.5           Proteins and RNA folding       112
      • 2.5.1.2 Market players               112
    • 2.5.2    Chemicals       113
      • 2.5.2.1 Market overview           113
      • 2.5.2.2 Market players               114
    • 2.5.3    Transportation              114
      • 2.5.3.1 Market overview           114
      • 2.5.3.2 Market players               116
    • 2.5.4    Financial services       117
      • 2.5.4.1 Market overview           117
      • 2.5.4.2 Market players               117
  • 2.6        Opportunity analysis 118
  • 2.7        Technology roadmap 120

 

3             QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)          123

  • 3.1        Technology description           123
  • 3.2        Applications   123
  • 3.3        SWOT analysis              124
  • 3.4        Market challenges      125
  • 3.5        Market players               125
  • 3.6        Opportunity analysis 126
  • 3.7        Technology roadmap 127

 

4             QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS        130

  • 4.1        Technology description           130
  • 4.2        Types   130
  • 4.3        Applications   131
  • 4.4        Quantum Random Numbers Generators (QRNG) 131
    • 4.4.1    Overview           131
    • 4.4.2    Applications   133
      • 4.4.2.1 Encryption for Data Centers 133
      • 4.4.2.2 Consumer Electronics             134
      • 4.4.2.3 Automotive/Connected Vehicle         135
      • 4.4.2.4 Gambling and Gaming            136
      • 4.4.2.5 Monte Carlo Simulations       136
    • 4.4.3    Advantages     137
    • 4.4.4    Principle of Operation of Optical QRNG Technology            139
    • 4.4.5    Non-optical approaches to QRNG technology        140
    • 4.4.6    SWOT Analysis             141
  • 4.5        Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)      142
    • 4.5.1    Overview           142
    • 4.5.2    Asymmetric and Symmetric Keys     142
    • 4.5.3    Principle behind QKD               144
    • 4.5.4    Why is QKD More Secure Than Other Key Exchange Mechanisms?           145
    • 4.5.5    Discrete Variable vs. Continuous Variable QKD Protocols               146
    • 4.5.6    Key Players      147
    • 4.5.7    Challenges      148
    • 4.5.8    SWOT Analysis             150
  • 4.6        Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) 150
    • 4.6.1    Overview           150
    • 4.6.2    Security systems integration               151
    • 4.6.3    PQC standardization 151
    • 4.6.4    Transitioning cryptographic systems to PQC            151
    • 4.6.5    Market players               153
    • 4.6.6    SWOT Analysis             155
  • 4.7        Quantum homomorphic cryptography         155
  • 4.8        Quantum Teleportation           156
  • 4.9        Quantum Networks   156
    • 4.9.1    Overview           156
    • 4.9.2    Advantages     157
    • 4.9.3    Role of Trusted Nodes and Trusted Relays  157
    • 4.9.4    Entanglement Swapping and Optical Switches      157
    • 4.9.5    Multiplexing quantum signals with classical channels in the O-band      158
      • 4.9.5.1 Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and time-division multiplexing (TDM)              159
    • 4.9.6    Twin-Field Quantum Key Distribution (TF-QKD)      159
    • 4.9.7    Enabling global-scale quantum communication   160
    • 4.9.8    Advanced optical fibers and interconnects               160
    • 4.9.9    Photodetectors in quantum networks           161
      • 4.9.9.1 Avalanche photodetectors (APDs)   161
      • 4.9.9.2 Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs)   162
      • 4.9.9.3 Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs)      162
    • 4.9.10 Cryostats          163
      • 4.9.10.1            Cryostat architectures             164
    • 4.9.11 Infrastructure requirements 167
    • 4.9.12 Global activity               168
      • 4.9.12.1            China  169
      • 4.9.12.2            Europe                169
      • 4.9.12.3            The Netherlands          170
      • 4.9.12.4            The United Kingdom  170
      • 4.9.12.5            US         171
      • 4.9.12.6            Japan  171
    • 4.9.13 SWOT analysis              172
  • 4.10     Quantum Memory      173
  • 4.11     Quantum Internet       173
  • 4.12     Market challenges      174
  • 4.13     Market players               174
  • 4.14     Opportunity analysis 177
  • 4.15     Technology roadmap 178

 

5             QUANTUM SENSORS               181

  • 5.1        Technology description           181
    • 5.1.1    Quantum Sensing Principles               182
    • 5.1.2    SWOT analysis              185
    • 5.1.3    Atomic Clocks               186
      • 5.1.3.1 High frequency oscillators    187
        • 5.1.3.1.1           Emerging oscillators  187
      • 5.1.3.2 Caesium atoms            187
      • 5.1.3.3 Self-calibration             187
      • 5.1.3.4 Optical atomic clocks              188
        • 5.1.3.4.1           Chip-scale optical clocks      188
      • 5.1.3.5 Companies     189
      • 5.1.3.6 SWOT analysis              190
    • 5.1.4    Quantum Magnetic Field Sensors    191
      • 5.1.4.1 Introduction    191
      • 5.1.4.2 Motivation for use       192
      • 5.1.4.3 Market opportunity    193
      • 5.1.4.4 Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (Squids)             194
        • 5.1.4.4.1           Applications   194
        • 5.1.4.4.2           Key players      196
        • 5.1.4.4.3           SWOT analysis              197
      • 5.1.4.5 Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs)               197
        • 5.1.4.5.1           Applications   198
        • 5.1.4.5.2           Key players      198
        • 5.1.4.5.3           SWOT analysis              199
      • 5.1.4.6 Tunneling Magneto Resistance Sensors (TMRs)     200
        • 5.1.4.6.1           Applications   200
        • 5.1.4.6.2           Key players      201
        • 5.1.4.6.3           SWOT analysis              201
      • 5.1.4.7 Nitrogen Vacancy Centers (N-V Centers)     202
        • 5.1.4.7.1           Applications   202
        • 5.1.4.7.2           Key players      203
        • 5.1.4.7.3           SWOT analysis              204
    • 5.1.5    Quantum Gravimeters             204
      • 5.1.5.1 Technology description           204
      • 5.1.5.2 Applications   205
      • 5.1.5.3 Key players      208
      • 5.1.5.4 SWOT analysis              209
    • 5.1.6    Quantum Gyroscopes              210
      • 5.1.6.1 Technology description           210
        • 5.1.6.1.1           Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) 211
        • 5.1.6.1.2           Atomic quantum gyroscopes              211
      • 5.1.6.2 Applications   212
      • 5.1.6.3 Key players      213
      • 5.1.6.4 SWOT analysis              213
    • 5.1.7    Quantum Image Sensors       214
      • 5.1.7.1 Technology description           214
      • 5.1.7.2 Applications   215
      • 5.1.7.3 SWOT analysis              216
      • 5.1.7.4 Key players      217
    • 5.1.8    Quantum Radar           221
      • 5.1.8.1 Technology description           221
      • 5.1.8.2 Applications   222
    • 5.1.9    Quantum Chemical Sensors               223
      • 5.1.9.1 Technology overview 223
      • 5.1.9.2 Commercial activities              223
    • 5.1.10 Quantum Radio Frequency Field Sensors  224
      • 5.1.10.1            Overview           224
      • 5.1.10.2            Rydberg Atom Based Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers              228
        • 5.1.10.2.1        Principles         228
        • 5.1.10.2.2        Commercialization    229
      • 5.1.10.3            Nitrogen-Vacancy Centre Diamond Electric Field Sensors and Radio Receivers              230
        • 5.1.10.3.1        Principles         230
        • 5.1.10.3.2        Applications   231
      • 5.1.10.4            Market 233
    • 5.1.11 Quantum NEM and MEMs     238
    • 5.1.11.1            Technology description           238
  • 5.2        Market and technology challenges  238
  • 5.3        Opportunity analysis 239
  • 5.4        Technology roadmap 241

 

6             QUANTUM BATTERIES             244

  • 6.1        Technology description           244
  • 6.2        Types   245
  • 6.3        Applications   245
  • 6.4        SWOT analysis              246
  • 6.5        Market challenges      247
  • 6.6        Market players               247
  • 6.7        Opportunity analysis 248
  • 6.8        Technology roadmap 249

 

7             MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES          252

  • 7.1        Superconductors        253
    • 7.1.1    Overview           253
    • 7.1.2    Types and Properties 253
    • 7.1.3    Opportunities 253
  • 7.2        Photonics, Silicon Photonics and Optical Components   254
    • 7.2.1    Overview           254
    • 7.2.2    Types and Properties 254
    • 7.2.3    Opportunities 255
  • 7.3        Nanomaterials              256
    • 7.3.1    Overview           256
    • 7.3.2    Types and Properties 256
    • 7.3.3    Opportunities 256

 

8             GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS  258

  • 8.1        Market map    258
  • 8.2        Key industry players   259
    • 8.2.1    Start-ups           260
    • 8.2.2    Tech Giants     260
    • 8.2.3    National Initiatives     261
  • 8.3        Global market revenues 2018-2046               261
    • 8.3.1    Quantum computing 261
    • 8.3.2    Quantum Sensors      262
    • 8.3.3    QKD systems 263

 

9             COMPANY PROFILES                265 (306 company profiles)

 

10          RESEARCH METHODOLOGY              456

 

11          TERMS AND DEFINITIONS     457

 

12          REFERENCES 460

 

List of Tables

  • Table 1. First and second quantum revolutions.     24
  • Table 2. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), total.    26
  • Table 3. Major Quantum Technologies Investments 2024-2025. 28
  • Table 4. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), by technology.                36
  • Table 5. Quantum Technology Funding 2022-2025, by company.               37
  • Table 6. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), by region.          37
  • Table 7. Global government initiatives in quantum technologies.               40
  • Table 8. Quantum technologies market developments 2020-2025.         41
  • Table 9. Challenges for quantum technologies adoption. 50
  • Table 10.  Applications for quantum computing     54
  • Table 11. Comparison of classical versus quantum computing. 55
  • Table 12. Key quantum mechanical phenomena utilized in quantum computing.          56
  • Table 13. Types of quantum computers.      56
  • Table 14. Comparative analysis of quantum computing with classical computing, quantum-inspired computing, and neuromorphic computing.              61
  • Table 15. Different computing paradigms beyond conventional CMOS. 62
  • Table 16. Applications of quantum algorithms.      63
  • Table 17. QML approaches. 64
  • Table 18. Coherence times for different qubit implementations. 69
  • Table 19. Superconducting qubit market players.  72
  • Table 20. Initialization, manipulation and readout for trapped ion quantum computers.            75
  • Table 21. Ion trap market players.     78
  • Table 22.  Initialization, manipulation, and readout methods for silicon-spin qubits.   82
  • Table 23. Silicon spin qubits market players.            82
  • Table 24. Initialization, manipulation and readout of topological qubits.              85
  • Table 25. Topological qubits market players.            85
  • Table 26. Pros and cons of photon qubits. 87
  • Table 27. Comparison of photon polarization and squeezed states.         87
  • Table 28. Initialization, manipulation and readout of photonic platform quantum computers.               88
  • Table 29. Photonic qubit market players.     89
  • Table 30. Initialization, manipulation and readout for neutral-atom quantum computers.        92
  • Table 31. Pros and cons of cold atoms quantum computers and simulators      93
  • Table 32. Neural atom qubit market players.             93
  • Table 33. Initialization, manipulation and readout of Diamond-Defect Spin-Based Computing.           95
  • Table 34.  Key materials for developing diamond-defect spin-based quantum computers.      96
  • Table 35. Diamond-defect qubits market players. 98
  • Table 36. Pros and cons of quantum annealers.    99
  • Table 37. Quantum annealers market players.        101
  • Table 38. Quantum computing software market players. 104
  • Table 39. Market challenges in quantum computing.         107
  • Table 40. Quantum computing value chain.             109
  • Table 41. Markets and applications for quantum computing.       110
  • Table 42. Market players in quantum technologies for pharmaceuticals.             112
  • Table 43. Market players in quantum computing for chemicals.  114
  • Table 44. Automotive applications of quantum computing,           114
  • Table 45. Market players in quantum computing for transportation.         116
  • Table 46. Market players in quantum computing for financial services   117
  • Table 47. Market opportunities in quantum computing.   118
  • Table 48. Applications in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI).      123
  • Table 49. Market challenges in quantum chemistry and Artificial Intelligence (AI).         125
  • Table 50. Market players in quantum chemistry and AI.    125
  • Table 51. Market opportunities in quantum chemistry and AI.      126
  • Table 52. Main types of quantum communications.            130
  • Table 53. Applications in quantum communications.        131
  • Table 54. QRNG applications.            133
  • Table 55. Key Players Developing QRNG Products.               138
  • Table 56. Optical QRNG by company.           140
  • Table 57. Market players in post-quantum cryptography. 153
  • Table 58. Market challenges in quantum communications.           174
  • Table 59. Market players in quantum communications.   174
  • Table 60. Market opportunities in quantum communications.     177
  • Table 61.  Comparison between classical and quantum sensors.             181
  • Table 62. Applications in quantum sensors.             182
  • Table 63. Technology approaches for enabling quantum sensing               183
  • Table 64. Value proposition for quantum sensors. 184
  • Table 65. Key challenges and limitations of quartz crystal clocks vs. atomic clocks.    186
  • Table 66.  New modalities being researched to improve the fractional uncertainty of atomic clocks. 188
  • Table 67. Companies developing high-precision quantum time measurement 189
  • Table 68. Key players in atomic clocks.        191
  • Table 69. Comparative analysis of key performance parameters and metrics of magnetic field sensors.                192
  • Table 70. Types of magnetic field sensors. 193
  • Table 71. Market opportunity for different types of quantum magnetic field sensors.   194
  • Table 72. Applications of SQUIDs.   194
  • Table 73. Market opportunities for SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices).           196
  • Table 74. Key players in SQUIDs.      196
  • Table 75. Applications of optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs).     198
  • Table 76. Key players in Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs).        198
  • Table 77. Applications for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors.               200
  • Table 78. Market players in TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors.            201
  • Table 79. Applications of N-V center magnetic field centers           203
  • Table 80. Key players in N-V center magnetic field sensors.           203
  • Table 81. Applications of quantum gravimeters      205
  • Table 82. Comparative table between quantum gravity sensing and some other technologies commonly used for underground mapping.       206
  • Table 83. Key players in quantum gravimeters.        208
  • Table 84. Comparison of quantum gyroscopes with MEMs gyroscopes and optical gyroscopes.         210
  • Table 85. Markets and applications for quantum gyroscopes.      212
  • Table 86. Key players in quantum gyroscopes.        213
  • Table 87. Types of quantum image sensors and their key features/.          215
  • Table 88. Applications of quantum image sensors.              216
  • Table 89. Key players in quantum image sensors. 217
  • Table 90. Comparison of quantum radar versus conventional radar and lidar technologies.   222
  • Table 91. Applications of quantum radar.   223
  • Table 92. Value Proposition of Quantum RF Sensors           224
  • Table 93. Types of Quantum RF Sensors      226
  • Table 94. Markets for Quantum RF Sensors               233
  • Table 95. Technology Transition Milestones.             237
  • Table 96. Market and technology challenges in quantum sensing.            239
  • Table 97. Market opportunities in quantum sensors.          239
  • Table 98. Comparison between quantum batteries and other conventional battery types.       244
  • Table 99. Types of quantum batteries.           245
  • Table 100. Applications of quantum batteries.        245
  • Table 101. Market challenges in quantum batteries.            247
  • Table 102. Market players in quantum batteries.    247
  • Table 103. Market opportunities in quantum batteries.      248
  • Table 104. Materials in Quantum Technology.          252
  • Table 105. Superconductors in quantum technology.         253
  • Table 106. Photonics, silicon photonics and optics in quantum technology.      254
  • Table 107. Nanomaterials in quantum technology.              256
  • Table 108. Global Market for Quantum Computing - Hardware, Software & Services (2025-2046) (billions USD).               261
  • Table 109. Markets for quantum sensors, by types, 2025-2046 (Millions USD)  262
  • Table 110. Markets for QKD systems, 2025-2046 (Millions USD).               263
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List of Figures

  • Figure 1. Quantum computing development timeline.       25
  • Figure 2. Quantum Technology investments 2012-2025 (millions USD), total.  27
  • Figure 3.  National quantum initiatives and funding.           39
  • Figure 4. Quantum computing architectures.           52
  • Figure 5. An early design of an IBM 7-qubit chip based on superconducting technology.           53
  • Figure 6. Various 2D to 3D chips integration techniques into chiplets.    55
  • Figure 7. IBM Q System One quantum computer.  58
  • Figure 8. Unconventional computing approaches.               62
  • Figure 9. 53-qubit Sycamore processor.      65
  • Figure 10. Interior of IBM quantum computing system. The quantum chip is located in the small dark square at center bottom.       68
  • Figure 11. Superconducting quantum computer.  70
  • Figure 12. Superconducting quantum computer schematic.         71
  • Figure 13.  Components and materials used in a superconducting qubit.            72
  • Figure 14. SWOT analysis for superconducting quantum computers:.    74
  • Figure 15. Ion-trap quantum computer.       74
  • Figure 16. Various ways to trap ions.              75
  • Figure 17.  Universal Quantum’s shuttling ion architecture in their Penning traps.          76
  • Figure 18. SWOT analysis for trapped-ion quantum computing. 79
  • Figure 19. CMOS silicon spin qubit.                80
  • Figure 20. Silicon quantum dot qubits.         81
  • Figure 21. SWOT analysis for silicon spin quantum computers.  84
  • Figure 22. SWOT analysis for topological qubits     86
  • Figure 23 . SWOT analysis for photonic quantum computers.       91
  • Figure 24. Neutral atoms (green dots) arranged in various configurations            91
  • Figure 25. SWOT analysis for neutral-atom quantum computers.              94
  • Figure 26. NV center components.  95
  • Figure 27. SWOT analysis for diamond-defect quantum computers.       97
  • Figure 28. D-Wave quantum annealer.          100
  • Figure 29. SWOT analysis for quantum annealers.               101
  • Figure 30. Quantum software development platforms.     102
  • Figure 31. SWOT analysis for quantum computing.             109
  • Figure 32. Technology roadmap for quantum computing 2025-2046.     122
  • Figure 33. SWOT analysis for quantum chemistry and AI. 125
  • Figure 34. Technology roadmap for quantum chemistry and AI 2025-2046.        129
  • Figure 35. IDQ quantum number generators.           132
  • Figure 36. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Random Number Generator Technology.             141
  • Figure 37. SWOT Analysis of Quantum Key Distribution Technology.        150
  • Figure 38. SWOT Analysis: Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).  155
  • Figure 39. SWOT analysis for networks.       173
  • Figure 40. Technology roadmap for quantum communications 2025-2046.       180
  • Figure 41. Q.ANT quantum particle sensor.               185
  • Figure 42. SWOT analysis for quantum sensors market.   186
  • Figure 43. NIST's compact optical clock.    189
  • Figure 44. SWOT analysis for atomic clocks.            191
  • Figure 45.Principle of SQUID magnetometer.           195
  • Figure 46. SWOT analysis for SQUIDS.          197
  • Figure 47. SWOT analysis for OPMs 199
  • Figure 48. Tunneling magnetoresistance mechanism and TMR ratio formats.   200
  • Figure 49. SWOT analysis for TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensors.        202
  • Figure 50. SWOT analysis for N-V Center Magnetic Field Sensors.             204
  • Figure 51. Quantum Gravimeter.       205
  • Figure 52. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gravimeters.          209
  • Figure 53. SWOT analysis for Quantum Gyroscopes.          214
  • Figure 54. SWOT analysis for Quantum image sensing.    217
  • Figure 55. Principle of quantum radar.          221
  • Figure 56. Illustration of a quantum radar prototype.          222
  • Figure 57. Quantum RF Sensors Market Roadmap (2023-2046). 237
  • Figure 58. Technology roadmap for quantum sensors 2025-2046.            243
  • Figure 59. Schematic of the flow of energy (blue) from a source to a battery made up of multiple cells. (left)     244
  • Figure 60. SWOT analysis for quantum batteries.  246
  • Figure 61. Technology roadmap for quantum batteries 2025-2046.          251
  • Figure 62. Market map for quantum technologies industry.            259
  • Figure 63. Tech Giants quantum technologies activities. 260
  • Figure 64. Global market for quantum computing-Hardware, Software & Services, 2025-2046 (billions USD).  262
  • Figure 65. Markets for quantum sensors, by types, 2025-2046 (Millions USD). 263
  • Figure 66. Markets for QKD systems, 2025-2046 (Millions USD). 264
  • Figure 67. Archer-EPFL spin-resonance circuit.      275
  • Figure 68.  IBM Q System One quantum computer.              312
  • Figure 69. ColdQuanta Quantum Core (left), Physics Station (middle) and the atoms control chip (right).                316
  • Figure 70.  Intel Tunnel Falls 12-qubit chip.                317
  • Figure 71. IonQ's ion trap       318
  • Figure 72. 20-qubit quantum computer.      320
  • Figure 73. Maybell Big Fridge.              332
  • Figure 74. PsiQuantum’s modularized quantum computing system networks. 362
  • Figure 75. The Ez-Q Engine 2.0 superconducting quantum measurement and control system.             394
  • Figure 76. Quobly's processor.           411
  • Figure 77. SemiQ first chip prototype.           430
  • Figure 78. SpinMagIC quantum sensor.       436
  • Figure 79. Toshiba QKD Development Timeline.     443
  • Figure 80. Toshiba Quantum Key Distribution technology.               444

 

 

 

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