Quantum Technology
Quantum Computing Technology Overview
The technology has made a breakthrough in recent years, which is reflected in the significant increase in patents, but also in the number of active countries and companies. While a few years ago a few companies dominated the field, the technology is now becoming more widespread.
It is also clear that the fields of application for quantum computing have increased significantly. Today, in addition to digital applications, health, mobility and industry are visible.
In the applications, the competition between the USA and China is visible in individual applications. Europe is lagging far behind in all applications.
Top 25 Countries
Quantum world class patents are dominated by the US and China.
Top 25 Companies
US companies dominate but Chinese companies are catching up. MIT and Harvard are the top research institutions.
Top 25 Applications
Most quantum applications are in digital technologies, especially in encryption, AI and authentication. First applications in other fields such as health, mobility and industry are also visible.
Applied Quantum Technologies – Country activities
The following chart shows which countries are active in which quantum application technologies. The focus is on patents which are assigned to both the application technology and quantum computing. Countries are positioned according to their share in total quantum application patents in 2024. It can be seen that the USA and China dominate the applications. Individual countries can be activated or deactivated by clicking on the circle in the legend.
Reading example: the number next to applied technology indicates total applied Quantum in this technology. Encryption has the highest number of quantum based applications, most of which are invented in China, Digital Twin has the lowest number of quantum based applications, most of which are invented in the USA.
