1. Industry perspectives of quantum technologies Richard Murray 10th November 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. What are the challenges to commercialising quantum technologies

5. What public funding is needed for company to achieve their ambitions in quantum technologies?

6. 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.

8. Thank you for your attention