Study: Quantum Computing Budgets Are Increasing Worldwide
While an increase of 12% is expected in German-speaking countries, respondents in Asia anticipate a stronger rise of 27%.
This is shown by the non-representative Quantum Readiness Report 2025 by QuEra Computing, for which 770 academics, scientists, and quantum computing experts were surveyed—including 118 from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Forty-four percent of those surveyed stated that they had not yet used quantum computing. However, two-thirds of them indicated they could adopt the technology within the next two to three years if it proved superior to conventional computers. Only 21% do not see themselves ready to adopt the technology in the foreseeable future.
Unclear Profitability as an Obstacle
On the one hand, the potential of quantum computing is increasingly recognized, but on the other hand, companies are facing considerable challenges. Respondents from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland cited unclear profitability (56%) as the primary obstacle, followed by the potential immaturity of quantum algorithms (54%) and high implementation costs (46%).
The United States is considered a pioneer in the field of quantum computing by 70% of respondents. This position is attributed to a strong ecosystem supported by government funding, academic expertise, and private innovation. In comparison, Europe’s competitiveness is viewed much more skeptically. Only 14% of respondents consider the EU a leader in the field.
Regional Solutions in the Foreground
Despite the dominant role of the USA, only 28% of respondents are looking for providers on a global level. Almost half prefer solutions provided either in their own country, within Europe, or through internal developments. This highlights the continued importance of regional solutions in the quantum ecosystem.
From a technological perspective, neutral atoms and superconducting qubits are regarded by around a third of respondents as the most promising approaches for enabling scalable applications.
