Industry perspectives of quantum technologies Richard Murray 10th November 2016
Industry perspectives to quantum technologies Aim: to understand what industry think about quantum technologies explore methods to accelerate commercialisation Method: Close working group containing some key European QT companies Questionnaire sent widely to interested companies Questionnaire written in a way that was understandable to non-quantum companies Output: ‘Industry perspectives on Quantum Technologies’ paper published 13th October 2015
Key Contributors Richard Murray (Innovate UK- UK), Peter Mueller (IBM Zurich Research- CH), Jean Lautier-Gaud (Muquans- FR), Kelly Richdale (IDQuantique- CH), Steve Maddox (e2v- UK), Freeke Heijman (Dutch ministry of economic affairs- NL), Tommaso Calarco (University of Ulm- DE) Plus an additional 25 companies who replied to a stakeholder consultation
What are the challenges to commercialising quantum technologies
What public funding is needed for company to achieve their ambitions in quantum technologies?
Recommendations Public funding for technology development projects within companies. 2. Stimulate European-wide co-working and networking. 3. Coherent support for technologies at all stages of maturity. 4. Initiate early adopter programs within the public sector. 5. Promote market-finding activities. 6. Create an industry leadership group.
Thank you for your attention Richard.Murray@InnovateUK.gov.uk