Quantum is increasingly discussed in commercial terms. Market analysis suggests quantum computing, sensing, and communications together could generate substantial revenue by 2035, with quantum computing capturing the largest share and certain industries seeing earlier upside.
Where quantum could hit first
- Chemicals/materials: simulation advantages
- Finance: optimization and risk modeling experiments
- Mobility/logistics: routing and scheduling problems
What businesses should do now
- Build quantum literacy in technical teams
- Run narrow pilots with measurable success criteria
- Invest in hybrid algorithms (near-term pragmatic approach)
Bottom line
Quantum’s commercial timeline is still uncertain, but the market is getting more structured and 2026 will be about disciplined experiments, not hype