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Quantum technology: Germany is investing billions in the future!
Ehningen reports on the investment boom in quantum technologies in 2025, Germany's role and future developments.
Quantum technology: Germany is investing billions in the future!
Billion-dollar investments in quantum technologies signal a rapid upswing, which is seen as a turning point for the industry in 2025. Global spending on research and development in this area is expected to have increased five-fold in 2023, with a McKinsey forecast calling for investments of $10 billion (€8.7 billion) by 2025. In 2024, this spending was only $2 billion and the year before that it was $1 billion. This highlights the dynamic change the industry is currently undergoing. FAZ reports that the market for quantum computing, quantum sensors and quantum communication could reach a volume of almost $100 billion by 2035.
Behind this investment boom are not only large US technology companies such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon, but also Chinese companies such as Tencent and Alibaba. Hundreds of start-ups attract around 70% of investments, while the public sector remains an essential source of financing. Germany is one of the most important players in this area, as the third largest public investor in the world with over 4 billion euros in funding commitments.
Leadership role of Germany and Europe
In addition, Germany plans to build a new universal quantum computer, which symbolizes the country's innovative strength. The first German start-up for quantum computers, Eleqtron, has already made it onto the World Economic Forum's list of one hundred tech pioneers. According to the McKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2024, there are 274 quantum start-ups worldwide, with Europe and Germany taking a leading role in quantum technology. Japan is also contributing to global development with an investment of 1,050 billion yen (6.2 billion euros) in quantum computers and AI chips and is aiming for a leadership position in the chip industry by 2030.
The development of quantum technologies not only offers an opportunity for breakthrough innovation, but also has the potential to enable companies in diverse sectors such as chemicals, life sciences, finance and mobility to achieve significant revenue or cost savings. McKinsey estimates that potential returns could rise to as much as $2 trillion by 2035.
Current challenges and future prospects
Despite the increasing investments, the challenges cannot be ignored. Total global investment in quantum startups reached $1.7 billion in 2023, down 27% year-on-year. The number of newly founded startups fell to 13 in 2023, a significant decrease from 23 in 2022. However, public investments continue to increase, particularly in Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea and India, with a total volume of about $43 billion.
To ensure competitiveness, experts recommend government funding linked to the development of private clusters. The German federal government's expert commission sees quantum technology and artificial intelligence as important growth drivers. However, access to hardware and a lack of awareness of the possibilities of quantum technology continue to represent obstacles that need to be overcome.
Overall, the current boom in quantum technology is a clear indication of the great potential of these technologies, which not only drive economic growth but can also drive innovation that goes far beyond current possibilities.