Quantum technologies are gaining momentum with increasing global importance

Quantum technologies are fast becoming a key enabler for the future of industry, science and security. According to a new McKinsey report, the global quantum technology market could be worth between $28 billion and $72 billion by 2035 and as much as $198 billion by 2040. This development is driven by three main areas: quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensors.

Quantum computing is expected to have the largest share, where the market potential is estimated at between $28 billion and $72 billion over the next decade. Quantum communication, particularly important for cyber security, could reach a volume of $11 to $15 billion, while quantum sensors used in medicine, transport and defence are expected to bring in between $7 and $10 billion.

Funding in the sector is also seeing strong growth. In 2024, investment in quantum startups reached $2 billion, a 50% increase from the previous year. Around $1.3 billion came from private sources and the remaining $680 million from public funds. Leading companies in this field include the US-based PsiQuantum and the UK’s Quantinuum, which have attracted significant capital and are at the forefront of developing practical applications of quantum technology.

In addition, there is a clear acceleration in the actual penetration of quantum solutions outside the laboratory environment 9 increasingly applied in industry, logistics and security. The number of patent applications is also growing significantly – IBM has filed 191 applications in 2023 and Google has filed 168.

In conclusion, quantum technologies are no longer just a scientific hypothesis but are becoming a real technological breakthrough with global economic and strategic dimensions. Worldwide interest and investment are growing, and over the next decade they are expected to have a profound impact on multiple sectors, from computing and communications to healthcare and national security.