The Global Market for Quantum Computing 2025-2045

The Global Market for Quantum Computing 2025-2045


The quantum computing market is experiencing a transformative phase, marked by significant technological advancements and increasing commercial interest. This growth is driven by multiple factors, including substantial government investments, private sector participation, and accelerating technological breakthroughs. In the current market landscape, hardware development commands the largest share of investment, particularly in superconducting qubits and trapped ion systems. Major technology companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft continue to advance their quantum programs, while specialized companies such as IonQ, Rigetti, and PsiQuantum are making significant strides in their respective technologies. The market is also seeing increased activity in quantum software and applications, with companies developing quantum algorithms and use-case-specific solutions for industries including finance, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.

Cloud-based quantum computing services represent a rapidly growing market segment, enabling broader access to quantum capabilities without requiring direct hardware investment. Amazon Braket, IBM Quantum, and Microsoft Azure Quantum are leading this transformation, making quantum computing resources available to enterprises and researchers worldwide. This "quantum-as-a-service" model is expected to drive significant market growth in the near term.

Looking toward the future, the quantum computing market is expected to undergo several crucial transitions. The achievement of quantum advantage in specific applications will likely drive increased enterprise adoption, particularly in industries where quantum computing can provide significant competitive advantages. Financial services, drug discovery, and materials science are expected to be among the first sectors to realize practical quantum advantages. The market is also witnessing a shift from purely research-focused activities to more commercial applications. While early-stage quantum computers currently serve primarily research purposes, the development of error-corrected quantum systems in the coming years will enable more practical applications. This transition is expected to dramatically expand the market, particularly in the 2025-2030 timeframe.

Government investments continue to shape the market landscape, with major initiatives like the US National Quantum Initiative, China's quantum strategy, and the EU Quantum Flagship providing substantial funding and strategic direction. These programs, along with private sector investments, are creating a robust ecosystem for quantum technology development. Industry consolidation and specialization are expected to become more prominent features of the market as it matures. While some companies focus on full-stack quantum solutions, others are specializing in specific components of the quantum computing stack, from hardware components to application-specific software solutions.

The development of the quantum computing supply chain represents another crucial market aspect. Companies are investing in specialized component manufacturing, from control electronics to cryogenic systems, creating new market opportunities and potential bottlenecks. The market for quantum-specific components and materials is expected to grow significantly as quantum computers scale up. Despite these positive trends, the market faces several challenges. Technical hurdles in achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing, the need for skilled quantum workforce development, and the challenge of identifying near-term commercially viable applications all impact market growth. However, these challenges are driving innovation and creating opportunities for companies offering solutions to these specific problems.

The quantum computing market stands at an inflection point, with technological progress and commercial interest converging to create significant growth opportunities. While the path to widespread quantum computing adoption may be complex, the market's fundamental drivers remain strong, suggesting continued expansion and evolution in the coming years.

The Global Market for Quantum Computing 2025-2045 provides a comprehensive analysis of the quantum computing industry, market trends, technologies, and key players shaping this transformative sector. The report examines the evolution from the first to second quantum revolution and provides detailed insights into the current quantum computing landscape, including technical progress, persistent challenges, and key market developments. This extensive study covers the complete quantum computing ecosystem, from fundamental technologies and hardware architectures to software platforms and end-user applications. The report includes detailed analysis of various qubit technologies including superconducting, trapped ion, silicon spin, topological, photonic, and neutral atom approaches, with comprehensive SWOT analyses for each technology platform.

Key market segments analyzed include pharmaceuticals, chemicals, transportation, financial services, and automotive industries. The report delivers in-depth analysis of quantum chemistry, AI applications, quantum communications, and quantum sensing technologies, highlighting crossover opportunities and synergies between these fields. Detailed coverage of materials for quantum computing encompasses superconductors, photonics, silicon photonics, optical components, and various nanomaterials including 2D materials, carbon nanotubes, diamond, and metal-organic frameworks. The report examines material requirements, challenges, and opportunities across the quantum technology stack.

The market analysis section provides comprehensive investment data, including venture capital activity, M&A developments, corporate investments, and government funding initiatives. Global market forecasts from 2025 to 2045 cover hardware, software, and services, with detailed projections for installed base, pricing trends, and revenue streams. The report includes extensive profiling of over 205 companies across the quantum computing value chain, from hardware manufacturers and software developers to end-use application providers. Company profiles include detailed information on technologies, products, partnerships, and market positioning. Companies profiled include A* Quantum, AbaQus, Aegiq, Agnostiq GmbH, Airbus, Aliro Quantum, Alice&Bob, Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT), Anyon Systems, Archer Materials, Arclight Quantum, Arctic Instruments, ARQUE Systems, Atlantic Quantum, Atom Computing, Atom Quantum Labs, Atos Quantum, Baidu, BEIT, Bleximo, BlueFors, BlueQubit, Bohr Quantum Technology, BosonQ Ps, C12 Quantum Electronics, Cambridge Quantum Computing, CAS Cold Atom, CEW Systems, Classiq Technologies, ColibriTD, Crystal Quantum Computing, D-Wave Systems, Delft Circuits, Diatope, Dirac, Diraq, Duality Quantum Photonics, EeroQ, eleQtron, Elyah, Entropica Labs, Ephos, EvolutionQ, First Quantum, Fujitsu, Good Chemistry, Google Quantum AI, g2-Zero, Haiqu, HQS Quantum Simulations, HRL, Huayi Quantum, IBM, Icosa Computing, ID Quantique, InfinityQ, Infineon Technologies, Infleqtion, Intel, IonQ and many others (complete list in report).

Key features of the report include:
Comprehensive analysis of quantum computing technologies and architectures
Detailed market forecasts 2025-2045
Analysis of government initiatives and funding landscape
Examination of quantum computing infrastructure requirements
In-depth material analysis and supply chain considerations
Extensive company profiles and competitive landscape analysis
Assessment of market challenges and opportunities
Analysis of key application areas and end-user industries


  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • First and Second quantum revolutions
      • Table First and second quantum revolutions.
      • Table Applications for Quantum Computing
    • Current quantum computing market landscape
      • Table Quantum Computing Business Models
      • Technical Progress and Persistent Challenges
      • Key developments
    • Investment Landscape
      • Table Quantum Computing Investments (2018-2024)
    • Global Government Initiatives
      • Table Global government initiatives in quantum technologies
    • Market Landscape
      • Table Quantum computing industry developments 2020-2025
      • Table Business Models in Quantum Computing
    • Challenges for Quantum Technologies Adoption
    • Market Map
    • Market Challenges
      • Table Market challenges in quantum computing
    • SWOT analysis
    • Quantum Computing Value Chain
      • Table Quantum computing value chain
    • Market Outlook
    • Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence
    • Global market forecast 2018-2045
      • Revenues
        • Table Global market for quantum computing-by category, 2023-2045 (billions USD)
        • Table Global Revenue from Hardware Sales (Billions USD)
      • Quantum Computing Installed Base Forecast (Number of Systems)
        • Table Installed Base Forecast (2025-2045)-Units
        • Table Installed Base by Technology (2025-2045)-Units
      • Pricing
        • Table Quantum Computer Pricing Forecast (Millions USD)
  • INTRODUCTION
    • What is quantum computing?
      • Table Quantum Computer Architectures
    • Operating principle
      • Table Applications for quantum computing
    • Classical vs quantum computing
      • Table Comparison of classical versus quantum computing
      • Table Key quantum mechanical phenomena utilized in quantum computing
    • Quantum computing technology
      • Table Types of quantum computers
      • Table Comparison of Quantum Computer Technologies
      • Quantum emulators
      • Quantum inspired computing
      • Quantum annealing computers
      • Quantum simulators
      • Digital quantum computers
      • Continuous variables quantum computers
      • Measurement Based Quantum Computing (MBQC)
      • Topological quantum computing
      • Quantum Accelerator
    • Competition from other technologies
      • Table Comparative analysis of quantum computing with classical computing, quantum-inspired computing, and neuromorphic computing
      • Table Different computing paradigms beyond conventional CMOS
  • QUANTUM ALGORITHMS
    • Table Applications of quantum algorithms
    • Quantum Software Stack
      • Quantum Machine Learning
        • Table QML approaches
      • Quantum Simulation
      • Quantum Optimization
      • Quantum Cryptography
  • QUANTUM COMPUTING HARDWARE
    • Table Commercial Readiness Level by Technology
    • Qubit Technologies
      • Overview
        • Table Qubit Performance Benchmarking
      • Noise effects
        • Table Coherence times for different qubit implementations
        • Table Quantum Computer Benchmarking Metrics
      • Logical qubits
        • Table Logical Qubit Progress
      • Quantum Volume
      • Algorithmic Qubits
      • Superconducting Qubits.
        • Table Superconducting qubit market players
      • Trapped Ion Qubits
        • Table Initialization, manipulation and readout for trapped ion quantum computers
        • Table Ion trap market players
      • Silicon Spin Qubits
        • Table Initialization, manipulation, and readout methods for silicon-spin qubits
        • Table Silicon spin qubits market players
      • Topological Qubits
        • Table Initialization, manipulation and readout of topological qubits
        • Table Topological qubits market players
      • Photonic Qubits
        • Table Pros and cons of photon qubits
        • Table Comparison of photon polarization and squeezed states
        • Table Initialization, manipulation and readout of photonic platform quantum computers
        • Table Photonic qubit market players
      • Neutral atom (cold atom) qubits
        • Table Initialization, manipulation and readout for neutral-atom quantum computers
        • Table Pros and cons of cold atoms quantum computers and simulators
        • Table Neural atom qubit market players
      • Diamond-defect qubits
        • Table Initialization, manipulation and readout of Diamond-Defect Spin-Based Computing
        • Table Key materials for developing diamond-defect spin-based quantum computers
        • Table Diamond-defect qubits market players
      • Quantum annealers
        • Table Commercial Applications for Quantum Annealing
        • Table Pros and cons of quantum annealers
        • Table Quantum annealers market players
    • Architectural Approaches
  • QUANTUM COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE
    • Infrastructure Requirements
      • Table Quantum Computing Infrastructure Requirements
    • Hardware agnostic platforms
      • Table Modular vs. Single Core
    • Cryostats
    • Qubit readout
  • QUANTUM COMPUTING SOFTWARE
    • Technology description
    • Cloud-based services- QCaaS (Quantum Computing as a Service).
    • Market players
      • Table Quantum computing software market players
  • MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
    • Table Markets and applications for quantum computing
    • Table Total Addressable Market (TAM) for Quantum Computing
    • Pharmaceuticals
      • Market overview
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum technologies for pharmaceuticals
    • Chemicals
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum computing for chemicals
    • Transportation
      • Market overview
        • Table Automotive applications of quantum computing
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum computing for transportation
    • Financial services
      • Market overview
        • Table Quantum Computing in Finance
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum computing for financial services
    • Automotive
      • Market overview
        • Table Automotive Applications of Quantum Computing
      • Market players
  • OTHER CROSSOVER TECHNOLOGIES
    • Quantum chemistry and AI
      • Technology description
      • Applications
        • Table Applications in quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI)
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum chemistry and AI
    • Quantum Communications
      • Technology description
      • Types
        • Table Main types of quantum communications
      • Applications
        • Table Applications in quantum communications
      • Market players
        • Table Market players in quantum communications
    • Quantum Sensors
      • Technology description
        • Table Comparison between classical and quantum sensors
      • Applications
        • Table Applications in quantum sensors
      • Companies
        • Table Companies developing high-precision quantum time measurement
  • MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING
    • Table Materials in Quantum Technology
    • Superconductors
      • Overview
        • Table Superconductor Value Chain in Quantum Technology
      • Types and Properties
        • Table Superconductors in quantum technology
      • Temperature (Tc) of superconducting materials
      • Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPD)
        • Table SNSPD Players companies
      • Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs)
      • Transition Edge Sensors (TES)
        • Table Single Photon Detector Technology Comparison
      • Opportunities
    • Photonics, Silicon Photonics and Optical Components
      • Overview
      • Types and Properties
        • Table Photonics, silicon photonics and optics in quantum technology
      • Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs)
      • Alkali azides
      • Optical Fiber and Quantum Interconnects
      • Semiconductor Single Photon Detectors
        • Table Materials for Quantum Photonic Applications
      • Opportunities
    • Nanomaterials
      • Overview
      • Types and Properties
        • Table Nanomaterials in quantum technology
        • Table Synthetic Diamond Value Chain for Quantum Technology
      • Opportunities
  • MARKET ANALYSIS
    • Key industry players
      • Start-ups
      • Tech Giants
      • National Initiatives
    • Investment funding
      • Table Quantum technologies investment funding
      • Venture Capital
        • Table Top funded quantum technology companies
      • M&A
      • Corporate Investment
      • Government Funding
  • COMPANY PROFILES
    • A* Quantum
    • AbaQus
    • Aegiq
    • Agnostiq GmbH
    • Algorithmiq Oy
    • Airbus
    • Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH (AQT)
    • Alice&Bob
    • Aliro Quantum
    • Anyon Systems Inc.
    • Archer Materials
    • Arclight Quantum
    • Arctic Instruments
    • ARQUE Systems GmbH
    • Atlantic Quantum
    • Atom Computing
    • Atom Quantum Labs
    • Atos Quantum
    • Baidu, Inc.
    • BEIT
    • Bleximo
    • BlueFors
    • BlueQubit
    • Bohr Quantum Technology
    • BosonQ Ps
    • C12 Quantum Electronics
    • Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC)
    • CAS Cold Atom
    • CEW Systems Canada Inc.
    • ColibriTD
    • Classiq Technologies
    • Crystal Quantum Computing
    • D-Wave Systems
    • Diatope GmbH
    • Dirac
    • Diraq
    • Delft Circuits
    • Duality Quantum Photonics
    • EeroQ
    • eleQtron
    • Elyah
    • Entropica Labs
    • Ephos
    • Equal1
    • EvolutionQ
    • First Quantum, Inc.
    • Fujitsu
    • 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
    • Icosa Computing
    • ID Quantique
    • InfinityQ
    • Infineon Technologies AG
    • Infleqtion
    • Intel
    • IonQ
    • IQM Quantum Computers
    • JiJ
    • JoS QUANTUM GmbH
    • KETS Quantum Security
    • Kipu Quantum
    • Kiutra GmbH
    • Kuano Limited
    • Kvantify
    • Ligentec
    • LQUOM
    • Lux Quanta
    • Maybell Quantum Industries
    • Menlo Systems GmbH
    • Menten AI
    • Microsoft
    • Miraex
    • Molecular Quantum Solutions
    • Montana Instruments
    • Multiverse Computing
    • Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
    • NEC Corporation
    • Next Generation Quantum
    • neQxt GmbH
    • Nomad Atomics
    • Nord Quantique
    • Nordic Quantum Computing Group AS
    • NTT
    • Nu Quantum
    • 1Qbit
    • ORCA Computing
    • Orange Quantum Systems
    • Origin Quantum Computing Technology
    • Oxford Ionics
    • Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)
    • ParityQC
    • Pasqal
    • Peptone
    • Phasecraft
    • Photonic, Inc.
    • Pixel Photonics
    • Planqc GmbH
    • Polaris Quantum Biotech (POLARISqb)
    • Post Quantum
    • PQShield
    • ProteinQure
    • PsiQuantum
    • Q* Bird
    • QBoson
    • Qblox
    • qBraid
    • Q-CTRL
    • QC Design
    • QC Ware
    • QC82
    • QEDMA
    • Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech
    • Qindom
    • QMware
    • QMill
    • Qnami
    • Qolab
    • QphoX
    • QpiAI
    • Qpurpose
    • Qruise
    • QSimulate
    • Quandela
    • Quanfluence
    • Quanscient Oy
    • Quantagonia
    • QuantaMap
    • QuantCAD LLC
    • QuantiCor Security GmbH
    • Qubrid LLC
    • QUDORA Technologies
    • QuEL, Inc.
    • QuEra Computing
    • Qunasys
    • QuantGates
    • QunaSys
    • QUANTier
    • Qubitrium
    • Qunnect
    • Quantinuum
    • QuantrolOx
    • QuantWare
    • Quobly
    • Quoherent
    • QuSecure
    • Quantum Benchmark
    • Quantum Brilliance
    • Quantum Computing Inc.
    • Quantum Circuits Inc
    • Quantum Flytrap
    • Quantum Generative Materials LLC
    • Quantum Machines
    • Quantum Mads
    • Quantum Motion Technology
    • Quantum Source
    • Quantum Transistors
    • Quintessence Labs
    • QuiX Quantum
    • Qunova Computing
    • Quside Technologies S.L.
    • Qutronix
    • Rigetti Computing
    • Riverlane
    • Rotonium
    • Sandbox AQ
    • SaxonQ
    • SBQuantum
    • SCALINQ
    • SDT, Inc.
    • Seeqc
    • SemiQon Technologies Oy
    • SemiWise
    • Silent Waves
    • Silicon Extreme
    • Silicon Quantum Computing
    • Single Quantum
    • Solid State AI
    • softwareQ
    • Sparrow Quantum ApS
    • SpinQ Technology
    • Stafford Computing
    • Strangeworks, Inc.
    • sureCore Ltd.
    • Synergy Quantum SA
    • Terra Quantum
    • ThinkQuantum
    • t0.technology
    • Tokyo Quantum Computing
    • Toshiba Digital Solutions
    • TuringQ
    • Universal Quantum
    • Vexlum Oy
    • Viqthor
    • Wave Photonics
    • Welinq
    • Xanadu
    • XeedQ GmbH
    • Zapata Computing
    • Zhongwei Daxin Technology
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
  • REFERENCES

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