Quantum

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

9 July 2025
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World Outlook
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Quantum computing is poised to reshape the global economy, with projections estimating 250,000 new jobs by 2030 and 840,000 by 2035. The Ohio Society of CPAs
By 2030, up to 5,000 quantum computers will be operational worldwide, so while they are not yet a mainstream reality, they still pose an immediate threat. Security Boulevard
Cost Savings: The World Bank estimates quantum-powered disaster prediction could cut global storm damage costs by $300 B annually by 2030. Milao Haath
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SWOT
Strengths
  • Quantum computers will achieve practical advantages for specific problems within the next decade. Techlasi
  • Policy and Regulation: There will be a need for new international policies or regulations to manage the ethical deployment of quantum radar, ensuring it contributes to global security without undermining human rights or leading to destabilization. The Tech Vortex
  • Economic and Technological Leadership: Race for Quantum Supremacy: Countries or entities that master quantum radar could gain significant geopolitical advantages, influencing global power dynamics, trade agreements, and alliances centered around technology sharing or protection. The Tech Vortex
Weaknesses
  • To address the scientific and engineering roadblocks, the Quantum Europe Research and Innovation Initiative will support targeted science and technology (S & T) efforts focusing on resolving current key S & T challenges that limit progress across all quantum domains. Industrial Cyber
  • Asymmetrical Warfare: Nations or groups without access to quantum radar might find themselves at a significant disadvantage, raising questions about fairness in global security dynamics. The Tech Vortex
  • Quantum computing will weaken asymmetric cryptography by 2029, and NIST has urged organizations to migrate off RSA/ECC by 2030 in preparation. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
Opportunities
  • By 2025, we will have made more progress in making quantum systems that are useful and work well. Yonkers Times
  • By 2030, quantum-classical hybrid systems could predict and design proteins with perfect accuracy, opening possibilities we can barely imagine today. WiredJa
  • Europe could do more by perhaps creating incentives for private R&D in quantum (like tax credits for companies that invest in quantum research, similar to what some countries do for R&D in general). PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
Threats
  • Quantum computers threaten some encryption methods, particularly RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, through Shor's algorithm. Techlasi
  • Fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptography may arrive in the 2030s, though timelines remain uncertain. Techlasi
  • Shor's algorithm, when run on sufficiently large quantum computers, could break RSA encryption that protects internet communications, banking transactions, and digital privacy. Techlasi
Influencers
Countries
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People
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S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
computer, quantum, artificial intelligence, algorithm, application, quantum computing
Emerging
artificial intelligence, 5G, market, computer, application, quantum
Maturing
quantum, copper, commercial, enterprise, Ethernet, GDP
Declining
bank, asset, catalyst, coal, copper, debt
Sentiment
Past Year: More Negative
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
Quantum computing is poised to reshape the global economy, with projections estimating 250,000 new jobs by 2030 and 840,000 by 2035. The Ohio Society of CPAs
By 2030, three transformative forces-climate change, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing-will converge, reshaping the global business landscape in ways never seen before. Forbes
PEST
Political
  • Integration into the International Communication Framework: As more countries follow China's lead, the development of a global quantum network could redefine international communications. DSA
  • The executive order mandates federal agencies to migrate to post-quantum cryptographic standards by 2030. Petri IT Knowledgebase
  • Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: Sets a goal for federal agencies to transition to post-quantum cryptographic standards by 2030, with detailed plans to be submitted within 90 days. Forbes
Economic
  • The three core pillars of QT-quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing - could together generate $97 billion in revenue worldwide by 2035. McKinsey & Company
  • The number of jobs created by the UK quantum sector could increase from 5,100 in 2023 to up to 26,900 by 2034, 126,100 by 2045, and 148,100 by 2055. IBM UK Newsroom
  • SEALSQ Corp, a leader in post-quantum cryptography and semiconductor solutions, in collaboration with WISeSat AG, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), will launch six next-generation satellites in 2025. Quantum Computing Report
Social
  • Companies will need to rethink their global security strategies - and adopting quantum communication will be a cornerstone of their new approach. McKinsey & Company
  • IonQ will demonstrate the IDQ Solteris Network Appliance, part of IDQ's Quantum Safe Ecosystem, designed to upgrade network infrastructure with quantum-safe encryption. Yahoo Finance
  • The JRC will be the first site of the European Commission to be connected to the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure, of which the Italian Quantum Backbone is part. The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
Technological
Financial Impact
In the coming years, quantum technology has the potential to unlock $3.5 trillion in value. Yahoo News
Quantum computing could generate between $450 billion and $2 trillion in economic value by 2035. The Geopolitical Economist
The quantum computing industry will reach $1 trillion over the next three decades. CSAIL Alliances
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System Map
Organizations
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Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
Having marked seven decades of discovery in 2024, CERN now looks forward to another 70 extraordinary years of scientific research and global collaboration and welcomes 2025, the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. CERN
By 2047, XR would undergo further transformations with holographic displays and light-field displays, neural interfaces, quantum computing, decentralised platforms, and enhanced global collaboration. BusinessLine
There is a fundamental research challenge around energy use in the face of an energy crisis and climate change; it is estimated that 21% of the world's overall energy usage by 2030 will be computing power alone, yet technologies in AI, cloud, and quantum are inherently power-hungry. Forbes
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Analysts warn of data-driven surveillance and global data-centric authoritarianism in tandem with quantum advances. Insider Monkey
AI-powered attacks, quantum computing risks, and IoT vulnerabilities pose significant challenges for organizations worldwide. TrainingCamp - IT Training & Certification Boot Camps
Solutions
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Imagine a global quantum internet where information can be transmitted instantly and securely across the planet. TechAnnouncer
Imagine a world where someone could use a quantum computer to shut down the power grid or steal sensitive data. TechAnnouncer
Ultimately, a global quantum internet could enable ultra-secure communication, distributed quantum computing, and new scientific discoveries beyond today's imagination. CEOWORLD Magazine
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Quantum computers will be extremely efficient at cracking the PKI, which is essential around the world for everything from code signing and authentication to the Internet as a whole. Washington Technology
As quantum science continues to evolve, its integration into global development strategies will become vital for building a future that prioritises health, sustainability, and resilience, ultimately improving the quality of life for generations to come. The News International
The IQN hub, led by Heriot-Watt University, will commence research by focusing on the ultimate quantum internet goal, where quantum networks interlinked globally connect several quantum computers to generate huge computational power. AZoQuantum
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
The coming years will undoubtedly witness profound shifts in cyber threat dynamics, propelled by rapid advancements in AI, quantum computing, and blockchain technologies. h25.io
Quantum computing alone is expected to generate between $ 5-10 bn globally in the next five years. Innovation News Network
Questions
Can?
Presented by Team Qryptonian, Education track winner of the Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon at the Quantum Coalition booth Ever wondered how quantum computers can keep going when qubits are so fragile? AI for Good
Can quantum computing break today's internet security? TechAnnouncer
Can quantum algorithms-built on the principles of superposition, interference, and entanglement-offer new ways to model and process signals and systems? ISIT 2025
How?
How will the continued evolution of quantum technologies shape the future of our digital world? Rude Baguette
How fast are quantum computers compared to regular computers? Techlasi
How Quantum Computers threaten Digital Security and what to do about it? Encryption Consulting
Who?
Who are the major players in Quantum AI? AICompetence
Who will regulate AI-driven quantum technologies, and how do we ensure they are used ethically? The Realist Juggernaut
Who is leading the race in quantum computing? Blogger
What?
What are the top quantum computing stocks to watch in 2025? TechAnnouncer
What Makes 2025 the Quantum Computing Breakthrough Year? Solutions24h
What is quantum computing really about? Xcitium Blog
When?
When will we see true quantum supremacy? TechAnnouncer
When will quantum computers actually start outperforming classical computers in a way that matters? TechAnnouncer
When will quantum computers break RSA? Techlasi
Will?
Will quantum computers break all encryption? Techlasi
How soon will we see quantum computers integrated into everyday applications, transforming industries and reshaping the technological landscape? Rude Baguette
Even if Europe builds quantum foundries, will there be enough demand to keep them afloat by 2030? PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
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