Quantum technology is moving from distant theory to something businesses and the public are starting to pay attention to. A new study called the Quantum Index Report 2025 shows how interest in quantum computing is growing, even though many people still do not fully understand it.
The report looks at how companies talk about quantum computing and how everyday people view the technology. Together, these findings paint a clear picture of where quantum stands today and where it may be heading.
One of the report’s major findings is the sharp rise in business interest. Researchers studied more than 58,000 company communication documents created between 2022 and 2024. These included company reports, interviews, and research papers. Over time, references to quantum computing increased in almost all types of documents. This shows that quantum is no longer just a technical subject. It is becoming part of normal business conversations, similar to how artificial intelligence entered mainstream discussions a few years ago.
The rise is also clear in earnings calls, where senior leaders speak directly to investors. In early 2016, quantum computing was mentioned only four times during these calls. By early 2024, the number had jumped to twenty-five mentions. Large companies are taking the technology seriously. IBM has expanded its quantum facilities and started new programs. Nvidia has announced partnerships with quantum startups. These moves signal that major players believe quantum computing will open new opportunities in the near future.
The market outlook supports this excitement. A recent study projects that the global quantum computing market will grow by more than $17bn between 2024 and 2028. The industry is expected to grow at a rate of 26 percent each year. Investments are rising too. For example, Quantinuum, one of the leading quantum computing companies, secured $300m in new funding in 2024. This level of support shows that investors expect strong commercial potential.
While businesses are paying more attention, public awareness is mixed. A survey of more than one thousand people in the United States found that many respondents were either very familiar with quantum computing or not familiar at all. Half of the people surveyed knew something about it, while a quarter said they did not know the technology at all. This split suggests that although media coverage and education efforts are increasing, the public still needs clearer explanations and guidance to understand what quantum can do.
The report also notes that quantum technology itself is still developing. Issues like error correction, qubit stability, and hardware performance need further improvement before quantum systems can be widely used. Even so, the growing interest from both the business world and the public indicates that the path toward real-world quantum applications is becoming more visible. As companies continue to explore this new technology, awareness and understanding are likely to grow as well.
Entities like D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) that are at the forefront of efforts to commercialize cutting-edge quantum computing solutions can look at this increasing interest in the industry as an indicator of the potential of this technology to transform not just computing but also many industries.
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